BISP Partners With Bill & Melinda Gates To Strengthen Nashonuma Aid Program
The latest update from the Benazir Income Support Program concerns the level of maternal and child health support through the Benazir Nashonuma Program. Official statements have confirmed that the BISP Chairperson is currently holding crucial meetings with various public figure foundations to enhance their programs’ structure.
Today, Ms. Zeina Sifri from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Dr. Farhana Shahid, a consultant, had a meeting with Senator Rubina Khalid, who currently chairs the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), at BISP Headquarters.
Rubina Khalid Partners with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for Sustainable Solutions
On January 16th, BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid convened a critical meeting to further enhance and refine the Nashonuma Program. This key initiative provides valuable support and empowerment to pregnant and lactating women.
16 جنوری کو، بی آئی ایس پی کی چیئرپرسن روبینہ خالد نے ناشونوما پروگرام کو مزید بڑھانے اور بہتر بنانے کے لیے ایک اہم اجلاس بلایا۔ یہ کلیدی اقدام حاملہ اور دودھ پلانے والی خواتین کو قابل قدر مدد اور بااختیار بناتا ہے۔ سینیٹر روبینہ خالد نے BISP کے ساتھ اپنی شراکت داری کو مزید مضبوط بنانے کے لیے بل اینڈ میلنڈا گیٹس فاؤنڈیشن کی سینئر پروگرام آفیسر محترمہ زینہ سیفری سے ملاقات کی۔ انہوں نے زچگی اور بچے کی صحت، غذائیت، اور مستحق افراد کے لیے ہنر کی تربیت سمیت مختلف اقدامات پر تبادلہ خیال کیا۔ انہوں نے سینیٹر روبینہ خالد کے حالیہ دورہ لندن سے ہونے والی بات چیت اور لائیو اینڈ لائیولی ہڈ فنڈ (LLF) کے تحت انفراسٹرکچر، زراعت اور صحت کی تجویز پر بھی عمل کیا۔
Senator Rubina Khalid held a meeting with Ms. Zeina Sifri, the Senior Program Officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to further strengthen their partnership with BISP. They discussed various initiatives including maternity and child health, nutrition, and skill training for deserving individuals. They also followed up on the discussions from Senator Rubina Khalid’s recent trip to London and the proposal for infrastructure, agriculture, and health under the Lives and Livelihood Fund (LLF).
Empowering Society: The Vital Role of Female Education and Skills
In her capacity as chairperson, Senator Rubina Khalid stressed BISP’s commitment to promoting women’s health, education, and empowerment through skill development. She highlighted the need for globally recognized training and certification programs to ensure employment opportunities for women.
She mentioned that while healthcare, artificial intelligence, and hospitality management remain in high demand globally, there is still a need for handicrafts and vocational skills within our own community.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Extends Support to BISP Beneficiaries
Ms. Zaina Safri eagerly stepped up to assist in the early stages of BISP’s pilot phase, showing a keen interest in the program’s focus on nutrition and maternal and child health. She pledged her support in the development of project design and an extensive framework for BISP and LLF’s partnership.
BISP and Gates Foundation Are Transforming Health and Nutrition in Pakistan
The meeting determined that the project framework should be finished by the end of this quarter to facilitate future phases. The Gates Foundation reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with BISP to achieve shared goals of enhancing livelihoods, nutrition, and health for marginalized communities.
In Conclusion
To sum up, the collaboration between BISP and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a major stride towards enhancing well-being for at-risk communities through better maternal and child health, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities.
Through the Nashonuma initiative, our joint dedication to empowering women and promoting societal well-being will drive transformative progress through pioneering programs and focused aid.