Following the October 2005 earthquake and the emergency relief SDC-HA started in March 2006 the rehabilitation and reconstruction through its Reconstruction and Livelihood Programme (RLP) consisting three components: the Reconstruction of Schools & Basic Health Units, Rural Private Housing Reconstruction Programme and Livelihood activities Mansehra and Battagram Districts.
Vulnerable communities and families in EQ-affected areas restored basic livelihood. Private buildings and public infrastructure reconstructed through coordinated support of SDC-HA, the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA), the Local Government and Partner Organizations. Through the reconstruction of ca. 70 schools approximate number of close to 9'000 students shall benefit.
SDC-HA pledged to reconstruct on behalf of ERRA and the respective agencies of the Government of Pakistan totally or partially damaged Schools and Basic Health Units (BHU) in the EQ area of NWFP.