Background and Introduction
        “LASOONA – Society for Human and Natural Resource Development” is a local, multi-disciplinary, development oriented and non-profit making organization. LASOONA affirms to be committed to well being of masses through promoting ecologically sound development in remote and impoverished pockets of Pakistan in general and North West Frontier province (NWFP) in particular.

       LASOONA is a Pushto word, meaning “Hands”. LASOONA was established in 1997 by a group of highly motivated and civic minded people. It formally registered under societies act of 1860. By the time of establishment, the founding leadership laid the foundation of LASOONA with the premise of promoting ecologically sound development.

       Over the last one decade LASOONA enjoys the history of being a civil society organization committed to the conservation, promotion and sustainable management of natural resources and has had been advocating the participatory management of natural resource as a mean to livelihood security. It worked with a spirit to serve humanity with out any discrimination on the basis of gender, caste and creed. While committed to the well being of masses LASOONA has the history of working with all segments of society even with little resources and expertise, thus becoming a role model at local level. So after its one decade history LASOONA felt it necessary to work as an institution with an extended and holistic philosophy of participatory development to help the deprived and marginalized segments of society to have an access to the basic means of livelihood together with improved social services at local level.

       In its working methodology, LASOONA always upholds inclusive initiatives wherein development is conceived and realized by the concerned stake holders and not by outsiders. A well formulated Social Guidance Approach is in practice to ensure the participation of beneficiaries and other stakeholders and for creation of a cadre of selfless, honest and dedicated volunteer Activists from within the community who, in turn, are given the responsibility to lead their community through the passage of development.

       With the passage of time, LASOONA has developed its capacity to meet and adapt the changing environment in its surrounding and work with small and big donors to facilitate the process of development and smooth delivery of benefits to the communities at large. Staff capacities have also been built through various technical trainings during the course of the job.

 
   Our Vision

We envision a prosperous society promoting ecologically sound development based on the principles of equality, participation and transparency.
 
   Mission

To support poor and marginalized communities through social mobilization, capacity development and natural resource management.
 
   Core Values

  • Honesty
  • Transparency
  • Respect
  • Ownership
 
   Principles

  • Punctuality
  • Team Work
  • Merit
  • Recognition
  • Accountability
  • Gender equality
  • Partnership
  • Religious Independence
  • Respect for local norms and culture


LASOONA's Latest News:
Project Final Report Published

Project Final Report Published


28 Apr, 2008
LASOONA has publsihed the final report of its Agriculture Livelihoods Rehabilitaion Project (ALRP)implemented in earthquake affected District Shangla and Kohistan.
MOU between LASOONA and USAID

MOU between LASOONA and USAID


17 Nov, 2007
LASOONA signs a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of Pakistan Safe Drinking Water and Hygiene Promotion Project.
Annual Performance Awards Ceremony

Annual Performance Awards Ceremony


11 Sep, 2007
Monday September 10, 2007: A simple and colorful event was organized at a local hotel. Almost all the staff members and Directors Board of LASOONA participated in the ceremony. The program was organized to distribute Shields and Appreciation Certificates among the staff for their outstanding performance during the year 2006. The purpose was to recognize the services of those who performed well in their respective fields.
Training on Post Harvest Handling of Horticultural Crops

Training on Post Harvest Handling of Horticultural Crops


02 Aug, 2007
July 30-31, 2007 at Timargara Dir, a two days training was organized by LASOONA on Post Harvest Handling of Horticultural Crops. Agribusiness Support Fund Project (ASFP) conducted the training, under the Capacity Building of the Project.

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