Our Aims towards Shangla
Promote Women’s Education and Literacy
Advocate for and provide access to quality education for women and girls, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Foster Community Development and Social Change
Mobilize communities to address cultural barriers, build supportive networks, and create safe spaces where women can freely learn, work, and thrive.
Provide Relief and Support to Marginalized Groups
Assist widows, coal miners’ families, and other marginalized groups, offering aid, resources, and support to uplift the most vulnerable women in society.
Build Leadership Skills in Women and Girls
Develop leadership programs and mentorship opportunities, empowering women and girls to become active decision-makers and change agents within their communities.
Hussan Jamala
Born in Alpuri, a small town in Shangla District, Pakistan, a dedicated woman began her journey as a pioneer for women’s rights in one of the country’s most conservative and underdeveloped regions. She married at just 14 but persisted in her education despite immense societal pressure, balancing her studies with traditional roles. Her determination led her to complete her matriculation, even as family, ethnic, and societal norms discouraged her. Facing ongoing obstacles, she became a Lady Health Worker, contributing tirelessly in the aftermath of Pakistan’s 2005 earthquake, providing essential services in one of the country’s most impoverished areas. Soon after, she pursued a career as a teacher and collaborated with various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focused on women’s rights.
During the Taliban’s harsh regime, when women’s education, employment, and rights were severely restricted, she transformed her home into a school and a hub for women’s empowerment, risking her safety to continue her mission. Under her leadership, her home became a refuge for women and girls seeking education, where she also organized a village organization aimed at supporting women through the darkest times. Post-Taliban, she extended her support to organizations like the MRDP, spearheading door-to-door campaigns to uplift her community. She also championed the cause of coal miners’ families, especially widows and children, meticulously gathering data on over 8,500 coal miners’ widows to address their needs.
A certified representative in numerous NGOs, including PPF and MRDP, her efforts span not only her own district of Shangla but also neighboring areas. Her achievements and commitment have been recognized by major media outlets, including Arab News, Dawn News, The International News, and The Express Tribune, each chronicling her resilience and dedication to women’s rights in Pakistan.
Her stories: Empowering women through simple skills others overlook (By Express Tribune)
شانگلہ کی حسن جمالہ، ہمت کی علامت (By BBC)
Govt urged to open school for workers’ children in Shangla (By Dawn News)
Women gear up for polls in Pakistani district with lowest female voter turnout in 2018 election (By Arab News)
Our Aims
Promote Women’s Education and Literacy
Advocate for and provide access to quality education for women and girls, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to lead fulfilling and independent lives.
Advance Women’s Health and Well-being
Improve healthcare awareness, services, and resources for women, focusing on maternal health, mental well-being, and disease prevention.
Support Women’s Rights and Equality
Advocate for equal rights, protection, and opportunities for women, challenging discrimination, and promoting gender equality at every level.
Hewad Organization
“From Hardship to Hope: Uplifting Women, Inspiring Generations.”
