Athmaqam,
the Sub-Divisional Head-quarter of the
Neelum Valley is dipped in beauty. The
swaying lush green forests, snow capped mountains, streams singing
songs of joy, and fast flowing river Neelum, all go together to
make it naturalist’s wonderland.
A strong earthquake measuring 7.6 on the
HRV hit this region on 8th October 2005. This calamity left in its
wake, thousands of men, women and children dead, and hundred of
thousands injured. This was one of the strongest earthquakes in
this general area since a M7.6 in 1555.
KRDF successfully set up two Vocational
Training Centres in this area. One in Dawarian and the other one
in Athmuqam. In both of these centres, women are learning skills
to contribute in their families. KRDF also is providing teachers
and monitors them on regular basis to ensure the smooth running of
these most important centres.
Sponsor
Primary School project at £6500
