Pakistan has some of the lowest social indicators in the region chronically poor by world standards.
Rural communities are especially deprived. Demographic restraints severely limit economic opportunities and limit their ability to access social services.
When National IPM Program initiated IPM activities in Bahawalpur (Punjab) in 2002 with the establishment of six FFS (Farmer Field Schools) and training of 125 farmers. After FFS trained 21 hardworking & devoted farmers joined in shape of making farmer's organizations so that farmers in future may work independently on self help basis and as a result of these efforts the KWA became into existence in 2003. It was registered in 2004.
Reducing poverty and accelerating the pace of social development are the most important long-term goals under strategy of KWA. Especially capacity building of Framer communities through Farmer Technical Meetings, Farmer Strategic Planning and Farmer Policy Making, Research and Decision Making so that farmer may able to take right decision at right time.
In the health sector, the strategy prioritizes improving Health & Hygiene issues.
First believes in the people's ability to Learn & Manage their own affairs and Second guiding principle is Self-reliance & Empowerment.