Individuals, NGOs and others are taking action to support survivors and advance the global campaign to end acid violence.
Expanding a Burns Unit in Lahore
Due to the attention raised by SAVING FACE, the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent in North America (APPNA) invited film subject Dr. Jawad to be their keynote speaker at the annual meeting in D.C. in July 2012.
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Livelihood Support for Survivors
Islamic Help provides a package of rehabilitative support for acid violence survivors that includes self-esteem building, training and small business start-up support. This empowers survivors to support their families and facilitates their re-integration into community life.
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Awareness Training for Pakistani Imams
In early 2013, the UK-based NGO Islamic Help will be launching the Imams Standing Against Acid Violence (ISAAVE) initiative.
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First International Chemical Burns Conference in Pakistan
Plastic surgeon Dr. Mohammad Jawad is leading a major effort to increase medical capacity for treating burn victims in Pakistan. He is actively leveraging the film to spotlight this urgent need and gain support.
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Public Awareness in Pakistan
A major component of the SAVING FACE outreach campaign to combat acid violence is raising public awareness of the issue. In many communities the broadcast or screening of SAVING FACE has prompted new and deeper dialogue about the realities of acid violence.
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