Preface The USAID Small Grants and Ambassador’s Fund Program (SGAFP), through its diverse grants, has touched the lives of countless Pakistanis, rekindled hope and made myriads of dreams come true. This book weaves an exquisite tapestry of those dreams and hopes. Taking a kaleidoscopic view of the impact of the grant projects, this book brings together a mosaic of varied inspirational stories. Creating Opportunities and Inspirations celebrates the remarkable potential, resilience, and perseverance of Pakistanis who need just a little support and impetus to improve their lives. This book invites the reader to witness some of these captivating journeys. Stories selected and presented in this book represent over two million similar triumphant lives who benefited from the USAID’s development assistance. In the eight years of this Program, we were joined by numerous partners across Pakistan, both in the public and private sector, who played a vital role in carrying this Program forward. This book is also a reflection of those vital partnerships – without which the Program would not have had the success it achieved. The Small Grants and Ambassador’s Fund Program team hopes that this book provides readers with a glimpse of the impact the Program has had on the lives of individuals and communities around the country.
Saeed Ashraf Siddiqi, Chief of Party, USAID Small Grants and Ambassador’s Fund Program
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