Centre of Excellence for Rural Development

Centre of Excellence for Rural Development CERD Pakistan is a non-profit, non-governmental organization registered with SECP

A glimpse of the 4-day Orientation Training of Project Field Staff under our UNICEF-funded project: 'Humanitarian Partne...
15/09/2026

A glimpse of the 4-day Orientation Training of Project Field Staff under our UNICEF-funded project: 'Humanitarian Partnership for Protection against Child Protection Violations' addressing Violence Against Children, Access to Justice, and Child Marriage, including children impacted by climate and children on the move.
Funded by UNICEF | Implemented by CERD

🌿 A Safe Pathway, A Safer Future! 🏔️What was once a dangerous and difficult rocky trail in Village Ishpidar, UC Gabral, ...
27/08/2026

🌿 A Safe Pathway, A Safer Future! 🏔️

What was once a dangerous and difficult rocky trail in Village Ishpidar, UC Gabral, Upper Kohistan, has now been transformed into a safe and durable pathway under the Restoring Social Services and Climate Resilience (RSS & CR) Project, implemented by CERD Pakistan funded by Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund PPAF.

✨ Thousands of beneficiaries are now able to travel more securely and confidently, with improved access to their homes, schools, agricultural lands, health facilities, and other essential community services.

Building Pathways, Connecting Communities, Strengthening Resilience. 💚

Empowering Women Through Digital Inclusion!Under the Ba-Ikhtiar Women Programme, funded by PPAF, Completion certificates...
24/08/2026

Empowering Women Through Digital Inclusion!

Under the Ba-Ikhtiar Women Programme, funded by PPAF, Completion certificates were distributed among women trainees in Swabi to promote digital connectivity, learning, and economic empowerment.
At the Certificate Distribution Ceremony, Miss Sabiha Hastam, Additional Assistant Commissioner (Addl. AC), Tehsil Razar, Swabi, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and distributed certificates among the successful trainees in recognition of their successful completion of the training.

This initiative reflects a shared commitment towards equipping women with the skills, knowledge, and digital tools needed to become more confident, connected, and economically empowered.

Empowering Women Through Digital Inclusion!Under the Ba-Ikhtiar Women Programme, funded by PPAF, mobile phones were dist...
24/08/2026

Empowering Women Through Digital Inclusion!

Under the Ba-Ikhtiar Women Programme, funded by PPAF, mobile phones were distributed among women trainees in Swabi to promote digital connectivity, learning, and economic empowerment.

The mobile phones were distributed by the Chief Guest, Provincial Minister Mr. Faisal Khan Tarakai, among the trainees, marking an important step towards strengthening women’s access to digital opportunities and modern technology.

Through such initiatives, women are being equipped with the tools and skills needed to become more confident, connected, and economically empowered.

National Center of Excellence in Geology (NCEG) and Centre of Excellence for Rural Development (CERD) signed an MoU to p...
21/08/2026

National Center of Excellence in Geology (NCEG) and Centre of Excellence for Rural Development (CERD) signed an MoU to promote Scientific research, knowledge translation and community based resilience against gohazards.and otherenvironmental risks.

🇵🇰 Independence Day Celebration🇵🇰The Centre of Excellence for Rural Development (CERD), with the support and collaborati...
14/08/2026

🇵🇰 Independence Day Celebration🇵🇰

The Centre of Excellence for Rural Development (CERD), with the support and collaboration of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), proudly celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day on 14th August 2026 at Razar Technical Centre, Dagai, District Swabi.

Despite heavy rain, the Chief Guest, AAC Razar Ms Sabiha Hastam and participants demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm and patriotic spirit and joined the celebration with full energy. 🇵🇰💚

The event brought together male and female participants, children, community members, and distinguished guests, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. The children and guests delivered inspiring speeches highlighting the importance of freedom, unity, peace, national responsibility, and the development of Pakistan.

The determination of the participants to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day even in challenging weather truly reflected their love for the country and commitment to a better Pakistan.

✨Together We Are for Resilient and Rising Pakistan!
🇵🇰 Pakistan Zindabad! 🇵🇰


🇵🇰 Happy Independence Day, Pakistan! 🇵🇰On this 14th August, CERD celebrates the spirit of freedom, unity, and hope that ...
14/08/2026

🇵🇰 Happy Independence Day, Pakistan! 🇵🇰

On this 14th August, CERD celebrates the spirit of freedom, unity, and hope that continues to inspire our nation.

Let us renew our commitment to building a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous Pakistan where every person can live with dignity, equality, and opportunity.

Pakistan Zindabad! 🇵🇰💚

💙 Healthy Mothers. Healthy Babies. Stronger Communities.Breastfeeding is one of the most powerful ways to give every chi...
03/08/2026

💙 Healthy Mothers. Healthy Babies. Stronger Communities.

Breastfeeding is one of the most powerful ways to give every child a healthy start in life. It provides essential nutrition, strengthens immunity, supports healthy growth, and creates a lifelong bond between mother and child.

This August, let us recognize and support mothers by creating environments where they can breastfeed with confidence, dignity, and the support they deserve. Families, communities, healthcare providers, employers, and policymakers all have a role to play in protecting and promoting breastfeeding.

At Centre of Excellence for Rural Development (CERD), we remain committed to improving maternal and child health through awareness, community engagement, and access to quality health services.

Together, let's raise awareness, support breastfeeding mothers, and help build healthier communities for future generations.

Empowering Communities Through Interest-Free Finance.The Centre of Excellence for Rural Development (CERD) successfully ...
03/08/2026

Empowering Communities Through Interest-Free Finance.

The Centre of Excellence for Rural Development (CERD) successfully organized a Cheque Distribution Ceremony under the Interest-Free Loan (IFL) Program, funded by the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), in District Kolai-Palas Kohistan.

The cheques were distributed among deserving beneficiaries by the respected local religious leader alongside the CERD Focal Person for the Interest-Free Loan Program.



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Almiras Tower, Street 48, Main NPF Road, E-11/2
Islamabad
44800

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Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
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