Life in the humanitarian world has always entailed risks, though the nature of those risks has perhaps shifted over the past two decades. In recent times, humanitarian workers have been routinely targeted often as a result of a misperception of the aims of their organisations, making important work, often undertaken in precarious conditions, even more hazardous.

The districts of Mirpurkhas and Umerkot located in the province of Sindh have repeatedly experienced prolonged periods of drought. Potable water remains scarce and drinking water from wells has gradually decreased due to lack of rainfall. Climate conditions have caused additional hardships for the residents of these regions thereby affecting their socioeconomic activities. As male family members migrate for work to other areas, women tend to be the worst hit due to their cultural and economic positioning.

“HIV & AIDS is a serious issue and people need to understand the importance of getting adequate treatment. Keeping an entire family secure is essential and this requires spreading right messages,” shares Faria Akhter, winner of the first prize at the HIV & AIDS poster exhibition held recently by CWS-P/A.