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The Heritage Foundation celebrates reaching 1 million people in Oct 24, ensuring food security & flood resilience for communities in need.

The Heritage Foundation celebrates reaching 1 million people in Oct 24, ensuring food security & flood resilience for communities in need.

A Historic Milestone in October 2024! Through its Zero Charity/Zero Donor humanistic humanitarianism, within 19 months, the Heritage Foundation reached its ambitious goal: one million people now have food security and flood resilience. This achievement is a testament to the unlocking of the potential in poverty, and by implementing humanist values of empathy, solidarity, generosity and benevolence through peer-to-peer transfer of knowledge, collaboration and dedication, instilling hope for the future. Yasmeen Lari’s Poverty Escape Ladder enables step by step transformation: reduced hunger by organizing vegetable production; food sufficiency by growing vegetables, rearing chickens and breeding fish; environmental stewardship by planting community food and shade tree forests, regenerative farming and improved biodiversity; flood mitigation measures with aquifer trenches, ditches, earth barriers and earthen platforms; and specialised barefoot products villages for income generation, 1 million households are on their way to build their one room houses and toilets through their own effort, thus escaping poverty within 30 months of having experienced destitution.

The 100 Women Architects book launch and exhibition preview at the Roca London Gallery on 17th October was an inspiring success.

The 100 Women Architects book launch and exhibition preview at the Roca London Gallery on 17th October was an inspiring success.

Celebrating the incredible contributions of women in architecture! The 100 Women Architects book launch and exhibition preview at the Roca London Gallery on 17th October was an inspiring success. Explore the stories, projects, and impact of these trailblazing architects at the exhibition, open till 28th March 2025.

Art collectors, curators & artists from across the globe, visited Pono Village under the banner of Afield Group, and engaged with the community.

Art collectors, curators & artists from across the globe, visited Pono Village under the banner of Afield Group, and engaged with the community.

Art collectors, curators, and artists from across the globe—including the USA, Italy, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, Austria, Portugal, Indonesia, Senegal, Malawi, Australia, New Zealand and France—visited Pono Village under the banner of Afield Group to witness first hand, the work of Heritage Foundation Pakistan. The immersive experience showcased the village’s cultural heritage and sustainable development efforts firsthand, highlighting how art and conservation can inspire change.

The newly minted RIBA Gold Medal has arrived from London. The medal is one of the first to be minted in King Charle’s name.

The newly minted RIBA Gold Medal has arrived from London. The medal is one of the first to be minted in King Charle’s name.

Historic Arrival: The prestigious RIBA Gold Medal, freshly minted in King Charles’ name, has arrived from London, marking a new chapter in architectural excellence.

LOG homes on display at the Heenat Salma Farm in Doha, Qatar as part of Manzar: an exhibition of 70 plus years of Pakistani Art & Architecture.

LOG homes on display at the Heenat Salma Farm in Doha, Qatar as part of Manzar: an exhibition of 70 plus years of Pakistani Art & Architecture.

Step into sustainable elegance at Heenat Salma Farm in Doha, Qatar, with the Lari Octa Green (LOG) homes — a residential cluster of six eco-friendly units designed for harmonious living. Showcased at Manzar: an exhibition of 70 plus Years of Pakistani Art and Architecture, these structures honor the spirit of environmental responsibility, blending modern architectural innovation with the beauty of nature.

Dr. Yasmeen Lari receives the Jose Rizal Heritage Award 2024, for her selfless dedication & unwavering compassion in serving humanity.

Dr. Yasmeen Lari receives the Jose Rizal Heritage Award 2024, for her selfless dedication & unwavering compassion in serving humanity.

Dr. Yasmeen Lari receives yet another award. This time it is the Jose Rizal Heritage Award 2024 for her selfless dedication and unwavering compassion in serving humanity. The award acknowledges those who have made significant contributions to society, demonstrated exceptional character, and strived for the betterment of humanity, in line with Rizal’s ideals of education, freedom, and nation-building.

Tiffany Abernathy, INTBAU trustee, visits Pono Village. She plans to bring students here for hands-on training in zero carbon construction.

Tiffany Abernathy, INTBAU trustee, visits Pono Village. She plans to bring students here for hands-on training in zero carbon construction.

Tiffany Abernathy, INTBAU trustee, embarks on a reconnaissance visit to Pono Village. She engages with the community to explore the potential for future hands-on student training in zero-carbon construction, setting the stage for a sustainable future.

Community Center designed by Dr. Yasmeen Lari takes shape at the Qatar Museum for the upcoming Pakistan Exhibition.

Community Center designed by Dr. Yasmeen Lari takes shape at the Qatar Museum for the upcoming Pakistan Exhibition.

Excitement is building as the community center takes shape at the Qatar Museum! Join us for the upcoming Pakistan Exhibition, where culture, creativity, and connection come together.

Financial Times publishes an article titled, “Sponge-cities: the flood proof architecture of the future?”, citing Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s work as an example.

Financial Times publishes an article titled, “Sponge-cities: the flood proof architecture of the future?”, citing Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s work as an example.

Excited to see Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s pioneering ‘Climate-Smart Eco-Streets’ featured in the Financial Times! This initiative, through the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan, is a shining example of how sponge cities can redefine flood-proof architecture for the future. Dive into the article to learn more!

Dr. Yasmeen Lari gives her keynote speech virtually at the Commonwealth Association of Architects 2024 Award Ceremony.

Dr. Yasmeen Lari gives her keynote speech virtually at the Commonwealth Association of Architects 2024 Award Ceremony.

Dr. Yasmeen Lari gives her keynote speech virtually at the Commonwealth Association of Architects 2024 Award Ceremony, as she could not travel in person. The themes for this year’s conference were:

New Frontiers for Architectural Education

Design, Sustainablity and Urbanism

Scale and Scalability