About SHADOW

Helping women never doubt that they are Valuable & Powerful

In 2004, the Sahil Health & Development Organization for Women (SHADOW) was established with the noble mission of empowering women and advocating against gender discrimination. Its primary objectives are to facilitate women’s access to healthcare and education, promote gender-based development, create income-generating opportunities for women, involve them in decision-making processes, and increase female participation in politics for greater representation.

Initially operating in the Gwadar district, SHADOW expanded its reach over time and established a provincial office in Quetta, undertaking projects throughout Balochistan. Balochistan, being the largest province in Pakistan, covering approximately 43% of the country’s total area, faces significant challenges, including poverty and lack of development, particularly affecting its female population. Read More

Gwadar flood 2024

Heavy torrential rains wreaked havoc in the port city of Gwadar, Kech district and other parts of Balochistan, suspending normal life and traffic on the coastal highway that cut off Gwadar and Ormara from Karachi and other parts of the province. The district administration Gwadar has declared emergency in rain hit areas of Read More

Education

To conduct social mobilization for establishing 56 new primary school in the target /selected villages approved by the education department government of Balochistan. • To assist the Balochistan Education Project /education Department for up grading 14 schools in Makran division • To ensure community ownership by getting donation of land for target schools, arranging transitional shelter for starting classes, forming PTSMCs and getting them beatified as well as capacity building of these PTSMCs.

Health care

• Identified and registered 335 PWIDs ( People Who Inject Drug) • Service provision continued to 200 PWIDs • HIV tests of 341 PWIDs conducted out of which 111 people found HIV+ • HIV treatment of willing PWIDs started at ART Turbat at DHQ Hospital • Monthly food packages to 38 poor PWIDs being provided. • Health hygiene services to 255 PWIDs are being provided. • Counseling to family members/follow test of spouses and children is continued

Awareness

• A Number Of 18 Sessions Were Organized With Women And Girls In Union Councils Of Gwadar Central • A Number Of 1500 Women And Girls Were Trained On Health And Hygiene • The Women And Girls Were Taught About IMPORTANCE OF HYGIENE( Disposal Of Waste, Organic Waste, Inorganic Waste, Infectious Waste), SANITATION ISSUES (Latrine System, Sanitation System, Paved Streets, Dumping Points For Waste), HOUSING ARRANGEMENT( Many Diseases By Overcrowding, Proper Location Of House,

LSP (Living Support Program)

Quarterly food packages to 38 poor PWIDs being provided

Health & Hygiene

• A Number Of 18 Sessions Were Organized With Women And Girls In Union Councils Of Gwadar Central
• A Number Of 1500 Women And Girls Were Trained On Health And Hygiene

BMC (Basic Medical Care)

SHADOW, a healthcare organization, offered BMC Basic Medical Care to over 341 clients and their spouses, ensuring access to essential healthcare services.

Balochistan running out of water

The scarcity of water in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan is the most serious problem faced by the dwellers. Almost all districts of the province have been running out of water with the underground water level going down each passing day.