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ISLAMABAD, Nov 04 (APP): Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP) and Islamic Relief Pakistan (IRP), during a meeting on Tuesday, agreed to utilize modern technology to strengthen communities, enhance livelihoods, and support climate-resilient development.
The meeting brought together senior representatives from both organizations to explore potential areas of partnership in community empowerment, livelihood improvement, climate adaptation, and digital innovation for social impact.
The FGP delegation was led by Muhammad Anwar, CEO of Freedom Gate Prosperity, and included Shafqat Aziz (Head of Climate Change), Sabrina Shahzad (Advocacy and Communication Specialist), and Asad Rafi, CEO of Micronox, FGP’s digital innovation partner.
The IRP team was headed by Raza Narejo, Deputy Country Director, along with senior members from the programs, partnerships, and humanitarian response divisions, including Safi Pirzada and Muhammad Asiq Iqbal.
Speaking on the occasion, Raza Narejo commended FGP’s integrated approach to sustainable and inclusive development.
“Islamic Relief has always believed in building community resilience through partnerships that combine compassion with innovation,” he said.
“We see great potential in working with FGP to design initiatives that improve livelihoods, support small farmers, and strengthen local capacities to cope with the impacts of climate change.”
Muhammad Anwar, CEO of FGP, emphasized the significance of strategic partnerships between humanitarian and development organizations.
“The development challenges we face today demand collaborative and forward-thinking approaches,” he stated.
“FGP and Islamic Relief share a commitment to empowering communities through skills development, technology, and localized solutions. Together, we can create models that are sustainable, inclusive, and responsive to emerging realities,” he added.
He further highlighted that the collaboration between FGP and Micronox Digital was already achieving remarkable success in driving digital innovation for community development.
Both organizations agreed to continue consultations to define concrete areas of cooperation, including climate-resilient agriculture, youth and women’s empowerment, digital capacity building, and technology-enabled disaster preparedness.