One hundred and eighteen climate resilient housing units were handed over to flood-affected families in Hanna-Urak, Quetta District, in a joint effort by UNDP and the Government of Germany through KfW Development Bank in partnership with the Government of Balochistan. The homes aim to provide safer shelter for households whose residences were destroyed during the 2022 floods and to support communities as they rebuild their lives.
The new units incorporate key climate resilient housing features, including raised plinths to reduce flood risk, reinforced structural elements to improve seismic safety, and enhanced ventilation to help communities adapt to rising temperatures. These design measures are intended to protect families from future climate shocks while improving day-to-day living conditions.
The handover ceremony in Hanna-Urak was attended by senior provincial officials and local representatives, including Mr. Zeeshan Javed, Secretary of the Planning and Development Department, Ms. Batool Asadi, Chief of Foreign Aid at the Planning and Development Department, Mr. Naveed Ahmed Sheikh, Director Planning & Coordination at the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, and Mr. Mir Murad Baloch, Honorary Consul of Germany in Balochistan, alongside local authorities and community representatives.
The housing work is part of the Flood Reconstruction and Coordination Programme through which UNDP is supporting construction of 700 climate- and disaster-resilient houses across Balochistan. With the latest handover the programme has now completed and passed on 158 houses, with the remaining units expected to be finished over the coming months as the project continues on schedule.
Dr. Samuel Rizk, Resident Representative of UNDP Pakistan, highlighted the role of strong partnerships in recovery and resilience, stressing that UNDP, together with the Government of Germany and the Government of Balochistan, remains committed to helping flood-affected families rebuild safer homes. Beyond housing reconstruction, the programme is also supporting resilient community physical infrastructure that will benefit thousands of people in Hanna-Urak and contribute to safer, stronger and more resilient communities across the province.
