Keti Bunder is a small town along Pakistan’s Sindh coast in Thatta district about three hours drive from Karachi. But in essence it could be eons away from the neighboring metropolis. Like many other coastal areas in the country, the nearly 2000 people living in Keti Bunder have suffered in recent decades from natural disasters such as floods, water shortages, and drought.The community relies mostly on fishing and labor as a means of income. No agricultural activity in the nearby area is possible. The area is very poor with an average monthly household income of about US$65. Only 3 percent of women and 21 percent of the men are literate.
The town’s public services are in poor condition. It has only a half-functional Rural Health Center, and there are no doctors or lady health visitors.
To remedy this situation, the IDA-funded Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund’s (PPAF) has joined forces with the Aga Khan Planning and Building Services and local communities to improve access to basic services such as health, education, drinking water supply, and sanitation.
Ismailimail 