Speech at Gilgit Sports Gala
Basic Education Reforms & Development Foundation (BERD) is a non-government. This Organization was established and registered with the objective to develop and improve education system, provide support for socio-economic change based on community participation at grass root level in Pakistan. The overall economic development is being carried out by NGOs and Government functionaries nut there are the areas which have not been touched by the NGOs or development organizations of any kind based on community participation. Keeping in view the frequency of natural disasters in the Pakistan, BASIC EDUCATION REFORMS & DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (BERD) built the capacity of the staff to cope with disasters and emergencies both natural and manmade. The organization started its programme for Recovery; Relief and Rehabilitation disaster hit areas with the cooperation of national and international donors. A well-structured and integrated disaster administration mechanism has evolved over the years. Along with other organizations, BERD supplemented the efforts of the government at Central and International donors in providing a vital input during emergencies and for preparedness and rehabilitation.