28/09/2026
Bridging Frontline Action & National Policy: Highlights from Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore
On 24th September 2026, the Lodhran Pilot Project (LPP) participated in The Rivers Remember – Art for Flood Awareness, hosted by the Pakistan Art Forum in collaboration with the Government of Punjab at the Cultural Complex, Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore.
LPP was honored to be the only National NGO represented alongside global institutions, including UNICEF, WWF-Pakistan, and the U.S. Consul General Lahore.Representing LPP on the panel, Dr. Muhammad Abdul Saboor, CEO of LPP, shared critical insights on localizing disaster management and safeguarding vulnerable populations during severe inundation. His intervention focused on LPP’s field operations in South Punjab and high-risk riverine basins, emphasizing:
Localized grassroots action and empowering community leadership during catastrophic flooding. Inclusive WASH design to secure clean water during prolonged inundation.Structured youth leadership and volunteer mobilization for frontline disaster response. Financial accountability and democratic local governance in flood recovery efforts.
The session established a compelling case for integrating grassroots civil society into national climate strategy.
LPP’s exhibition space provided a dynamic platform to demonstrate the organization’s long-standing interventions in community-based disaster response, climate-resilient WASH, and active citizenry. The team engaged with diplomats, development sector leaders, students, and government officials, earning wide appreciation for LPP’s evidence-based approach to community resilience. LPP extends its gratitude to the organizers, dignitaries, and sector partners for fostering a dialogue that connects art, governance, and climate action.