In a momentous occasion, the Kalkoti language community gathered in Kalkot village, Dir Kohistan, to celebrate the publication of their first-ever book – the Alphabet book, FLI published recently. This achievement marks a significant milestone, as Kalkoti joins the written language fraternity.
The event was attended by hundreds of Kalkoti language speakers, former MPA Mr. Muhammad Ali, union council chairmen, and FLI staffers, including Chairman Rozi Khan Burki, Executive Director Fakhruddin Akhunzada, board member Razwal Kohistani, and Training Manager Naseem Haider.
FLI has been working with the language community since 2020 to preserve and promote the language. Through a series of training sessions, the community established a writing system and published their first book. FLI provided necessary training, laptops, and support to make this achievement possible.
Honorary shields were presented to five dedicated researchers who played a crucial role in this journey. Fakhruddin Akhunzada pledged continued support to the community.
The Kalkoti language, spoken by around 15,000 people in Dir Kohistan, has taken a significant step forward. With a writing system and trained researchers, the community looks forward to many more publications in the near future.
Congratulations to the Kalkoti language community on this remarkable achievement.