The Arab News interviewed Makli’s mendicant community transformed by Dr Yasmeen Lari into productive members of society.

Until a few years ago, Noor used to be among dozens of women beggars at the cemetery located near the city of Thatta in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province. In 2018, celebrated Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari decided to help beggarwomen earn a dignified living and launched a program to teach them how to make kashi tiles, one of the oldest handicrafts in Sindh.
Arab News full article can be read at the following link: https://arab.news/j4z24
A video about the same can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/rfiLFy9FWW8

posted 27w ago

Discover innovation & tradition intersecting at Qatar Museum’s fall exhibition, featuring emergency bamboo shelters by Dr. Yasmeen Lari.

Designboom publishes an article on Qatar Museum’s summer and fall exhibitions, where the emergency bamboo shelters designed by Dr. Yasmeen Lari will also be showcased.

posted 29w ago

Transforming PSO Street into a green oasis: Work starts on revitalisation of PSO Street into an Eco-artery.

From concrete jungle to green haven: Work starts on transforming PSO Street into an Eco-artery with the efforts of the Heritage Foundation and support of DC South Karachi Altaf H. Sario.

posted 30w ago

Juliet Center, the visionary creation by UK architects Neil Palmer and Jack, now stands proud and fully operational.

Neil Palmer and Jack, UK architects, have successfully completed the Juliet Center, showcasing innovative zero-carbon building techniques pioneered by the Heritage Foundation.

posted 31w ago

From vision to reality: In just 3 months, HF has achieved a milestone of 100 Mai-Ghariban self-built, self-sustaining village schools.

Witness the remarkable journey: In just 3 months, the Heritage Foundation has achieved a milestone of 100 Mai-Ghariban self-built, self-sustaining village schools! These transformative spaces empower rural communities with education and hope for a brighter future.

posted 31w ago