Environment

Hamara Mahol is a strong vehicle for information dissemination and awareness-raising in grassroots organizations for advocacy and change as regards women and sustainable development. It is a compilation of 60 issues of wall newspapers (1993 to 2002) in a book form.

Volume 3 (2003-2008)

Size: 9.75x7.5 — 2009 — pp 296 — Price Code: H (each) — Language(s): Urdu

Size: 9.75x7.5 — 2004 — pp 252 — Price Code: H (each) — Language(s): Urdu

Size: 9.75x7.5 — 2004 — pp 292 — Price Code: H (each) — Language(s): Urdu

The study includes the impact of urban construction on women’s livelihood in district Malir. In context of Pakistan agriculture is a primary source of livelihood for women. The agriculture sector is the only area of work which women can access without any social barriers imposed on them. Women are responsible for family’s food security in the rural areas. In the last few decades women have been increasingly deprived of their sources of livelihoods, and their poverty level has risen owing to inappropriate urban development.
Size: 8.5 x 11 — pp60 — 2008 — Price Code: F — Language(s): English/Urdu/Sindhi

This revised study on Manchar Lake investigated the extent of degradation on its environment, its causes and impact on the health and livelihood of local people particularly women and children. Women are the worst hit group as a result of the environmental disaster on Manchar Lake. It highlights the close nexus between the decline in the quality of the environment and people’s food and economic security.
Size: 8.5x11 — pp38 — 2008 — Price Code: F — Language(s): Eng/Sindhi

By Dr.Shahid Zia, Amir Mustafa & Engineer Saleem Sial
This scoping study was motivated by the realization of importance of water and the situation of water scarcity in Pakistan. It revisits indigenous knowledge on the subject of traditional water harvesting techniques as practiced in different parts of the country. It highlights the immense potential of rain water harvesting to meet and reduce pressure on the underground water reservoirs. The objective is to provide information to all those working with local communities on developing water related programmes.
Size: 7.25x9.75 — pp68 — 2005 — Price Code: G — Language(s): Eng/Urdu

By Mujahid Hussain
This investigative report reveals the impact of the Lahore-Islamabad motorway on individuals and communities along its path, including personal testimonies from men and women, and collective impact and problems affecting travellers and farmers.
Size: 7.1x9.3 — pp24 — 1999 — Price Code: D — Language(s): Eng/Urdu

By Naila Hussain
The study places the problems of women cotton pickers in the context of pesticide policies in Pakistan. It reviews the devastating ecological changes taking place due to the so-called 'Green Revolution' and alternatives to pesticide dependence, and includes a number of recommendations.
Size: 7.4x9.75 — pp104 — 1999 — Price Code: F — Language(s): English

By Fauzia Rauf & Naila Hussain
This publication documents the 1997 Baja Lines gas leak event, and the subsequent response of the local administration and community-based Action Committee. It also presents the findings of a detailed 10-day independent survey carried out in the area, designed to gauge the magnitude of the disaster and to form the basis for a campaign to demand appropriate action by the administration.
Size: 7.4x9.75 — pp36 — 1998 — Price Code: G — Language(s): Eng/Urdu