HYDERABAD: The Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam and the Management and Development Foundation (MDF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance climate resilience, improve water and sanitation systems and promote social health activities (WASH) and employment opportunities for the local communities of Umerkot and MDF staff.
According to the SAU spokesperson, the signing ceremony took place in the University’s committee room, where Vice Chancellor Dr. Fateh Mari and founding Chairman MDF Dr. Yameen Memon endorsed the agreement. This collaboration will see the University’s sub-campus in Umerkot and the expertise of Sindh Agriculture University serving as central technical service hubs.
According to the MoU, SAU technical team will extend support to the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) project in UC Khejrari and trainers from SAU will provide essential training materials and facilitate practical training sessions at the University’s agricultural farms, research facilities, an
d laboratories.
The primary goals of this MoU are to enhance the technical skills and knowledge of MDF employees, support the implementation of climate resilience initiatives, WASH activities, and employment programs, promote sustainable agricultural practices and animal care in the communities served by MDF.
The Vice Chancellor Dr. Fateh Mari underscored the importance of this partnership, noting that it signifies a major step forward for SAU in offering training on advanced agricultural practices and climate resilience to local communities. MDF Chairman Yameen Memon highlighted that the agreement would significantly improve water and sanitation conditions, social health initiatives and job opportunities in the region.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Muhammad Ismail Kumbhar, Director of University Advancement and Financial Assistance, Dr. Tanveer Fatima Miano, Director ORIC, MDF’s Executive Director Junaid Ahmed and others.