This Symposium is a collaboration between Abaseen Foundation and Lancaster University. Abaseen Foundation have over 25 years of experience in supporting vulnerable communities living in rural Northwest Pakistan, with multiple research projects in the area of nutrition; cognition; education; poverty and health inequality.

With talks by leading experts, the event will explore the impacts of climate change following floods which devastated a third of Pakistan, claiming over 1,500 lives, destroying homes, schools, health facilities, roads, bridges and further infrastructure. The event invites you to hear about the work being done and provides a space for academics, students, community leaders, charities and policy makers to come up with innovative solutions in the face of environmental challenges. The event will support the sharing of knowledge and creation of networks in ways that build understanding and uncover opportunities for future collaboration in teaching, research and engagement.

Speakers for the Symposium include:

Dr. Mukhtiar Zaman Chief Executive Abaseen Foundation Pakistan and Principal Rehman Medical College, Pakistan.
Helen Bingley OBE DL. Chief Executive, Abaseen Foundation UK.
Professor Nicola Lowe. Director of the Research Centre for Global Development, UCLAN.
Professor Phil Haygarth. Group Leader Water Sciences Group, LEC, Lancaster University.

Refreshments will be served at the event and an opportunity to chat personally with the panel.

Spaces are limited and booking is essential. For further details please visit the event webpage.

We look forward to meeting you! 

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Communities Together: Afternoon Symposium