Previous work conducted by Anjuman Salar-e-Hawa (ASH) pre-2005 Earthquake

1. Empowerment of women in various villages
ASH established community organizations in the villages of Dahnni Mie Sahiba, Gotar, Thore, Tharkahan Bandi, Bore Muzaffr Shah, Seri Dara, Challpani, Noora Sarri, Harama and Moriyan. This work is ongoing.

2. Establishment of Vocational Training Centers:
ASH established vocational centers for women with the coordination of ILM in the villages of Gotar, Tarkhan Bandi and Dahnni Mie Sahiba. The vocations included knitting and embroidery to promote economic improvement.

3. Modern English Medium School:
On 5 April 2003 ASH established an English medium school at Dahnni Mie Sahiba and Thore villages with the co-operation and coordination of local support. The aim of the project was to improve the education standard and provide opportunities to vulnerable and needy children. The school operatedwith a generous help of volunteers to provide free education to the pupils.

ASH also established an Adult Literacy Center for illiterate women in Gotar and Thore for three months. At the end of the programme, the women's literacyhad improved significantly.

4. Income Generating and Livelihood Programme:
ASH arranged this income-generating training between 2003 and 2005 in Dahnni Mie Sahiba and its surrounding villages, with the support of ILM. Training consisted of poultry livestock management, gardening, plantation and nurseries. Through this program, 200 women were provided training in different skills.

5. Water and Sanitation
In conjunction with the 250-strong village community, ASH constructed water tanks to provide fresh and drinkable water at Gotar in 2005.

6. Environment
ASH planted 20 canals (≈5 acres) of land with trees in an attempt to clean the environment of pollution. This was achieved in 2005 with the coordination of Forest Department. In addition, ASH established a nursery at Dahnni Mie Sahiba with the help of ILM.

7. Health Activities:
ASH organized medical camps for the treatment of rural area women and families.