The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) successfully concluded its Writers’ Workshop for Government School Teachers of Upper Chitral in Booni. Over the course of the three‑day training, 50 teachers — half of them women — strengthened their skills in Khowar orthography, classroom pedagogy, and practical writing techniques. The workshop directly supported the provincial Mother Languages […]
Custom Redesign and Rebuild of the Official FLI Website (FLI-ONLINE.ORG) Introduction The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting language, culture, and inclusive communication. A recent comprehensive review of FLI’s current website identified six core improvement areas: Navigation and search Mobile experience Page speed SEO structure Content publishing Visual design […]
Booni, Upper Chitral — September 23, 2026: The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) has launched a Writers’ Workshop for Government School Teachers of Upper Chitral in Booni, marking another milestone in its ongoing efforts to strengthen mother‑tongue education in the region. Building on earlier training sessions for Khowar subject teaching, organized in collaboration with the […]
Madaklasht, Chitral — September 06-08, 2026 The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI), in collaboration with its community partner Hunarmandan ہنرمندان, has successfully concluded the second phase of writers’ training in Madaklasht, Lower Chitral. This workshop follows the landmark Orthography Workshop held earlier (June 8–12, 2026), marking another milestone in FLI’s ongoing efforts to develop the […]
Kanigram, South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: With the financial support of FLI and in collaboration with Pir Roshan Literary Tolana, Kanigram, a literary body in the area, a vibrant literary session and the successful Ormuri Mushaira were organized in Kanigram, South Waziristan. The event highlighted the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of the region, bringing together […]
FLI supported its partner organization, the Kalkoti Community Welfare Organization (KCWO), in hosting the event “Kalkoti Poetry & Student Speeches 2026” last weekend in Kalkot, Upper Dir. The program celebrated the Kalkoti language, local culture, and literary talent, while giving Kohistani youth a platform to express themselves. Program Highlights Student Speeches: Schoolchildren delivered speeches in […]
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The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) supported its partner organization, the Palula Community Welfare Organization (PCWO), in organizing a vibrant poetry gathering in Biori village of Lower Chitral on July 18. The event brought together dozens of community members, including youth and elders, with more than a dozen poets expressing themselves in their native Palula […]
The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) has proudly announced the publication of Aruswari — meaning “tasty words” — the first-ever poetry anthology in the Kateviri language. This landmark book brings together the creative voices of nine poets from the Kateviri community, marking a significant step in the preservation and promotion of this endangered language. The […]
The Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI) has released its latest (Apr-May-Jun) quarterly report, showcasing the progress in language development and capacity-building efforts across north Pakistan. Teacher Training in Saraiki A major milestone this quarter was the successful training of 50 schoolteachers from Dera Ismail Khan in Saraiki language teaching. This initiative strengthens mother-tongue education and […]