The Earth and I published an article titled, “Barefoot Architect brings Sustainable Housing to Pakistan’s poor.” The article talks about how Dr. Yasmeen Lari and her ‘Barefoot Social Article’ (BASA) program work to uplift impoverished communities without impacting the environment.
Empowering Futures: From community efforts to a thriving school! Shankarkohli village in Sindh celebrates the fruition of their women’s savings program with the opening of a new school. With 75 eager learners attending in two shifts, the future looks brighter than ever.
Unlocking the Future: The Heritage Foundation and Lari Barefoot Academy join forces to launch ‘Parho Pakistan,’ an empowering initiative bringing educational enlightenment through captivating video series.
Master trainer kashi work, Ghulam Abbas crafts an organic goat hair brush in Pono Village, Sindh, showcasing local artistry and skill.
Embracing a New Dawn: Join us as we inaugurate a school in the village of Fateh Khan Nohani village. Together, let’s ignite the flame of knowledge and empower our future generations.
Empowering Change: Strategizing training sessions for the upcoming Malawi team to learn innovative bamboo construction techniques pioneered by the Heritage Foundation. The replication of the Pono Village model promises sustainable shelter solutions for Malawi’s population.
Breaking Barriers: Dr. Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan’s first female architect, recognized among Dezeen’s 50 most powerful women in architecture and design. Her innovative approach to ‘barefoot social architecture’ continues to inspire change globally.
Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day with the World Urban Fourm! This year’s United Nation’s theme, “Investing in Women: Accelerating Progress,” resonates deeply with the incredible work of women like Dr. Yasmeen Lari. As an architect dedicated to social justice, Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s efforts to decarbonize and build resilience in our environments inspire us all. Let’s continue investing in women to accelerate progress for a better, more sustainable future.
Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development celebrates Dr. Yameen Lari as the local environmental hero as part of their “Fridays for the Future” series. The series is a part of the institute’s Climate Change and Environmental Sustainablity module.
Aurelien Lemonier, a curator from the National Museum of Qatar, visits the Heritage Foundation to interview Dr. Yasmeen Lari about her remarkable work. This interview marks a pivotal moment in the upcoming Pakistan Exhibition, slated for October 2024, which will showcase the works of prominent Pakistani architects and artists.
