Upcoming Projects
Building the language archive and beyond
The forum's project pipeline — from the Dhatki language archive to the digitised household register and other community initiatives in progress.
In progressDhatki Language ArchiveDigitising elder interviews, wedding song cycles and a first learner’s glossary for the Dhatki language.Phase 1 complete late 2026
In progressDigitised Household RegisterMoving the paper family register online, feeding directly into the telephone directory.Rollout across all chapters by 2027
PlanningMEF Endowment FundA long-term endowment so MEF disbursements no longer depend solely on annual donations.Fundraising to begin 2026
FundraisingMaheshwari Bhawan ExtensionA second hall at the Karachi bhawan for larger gatherings and the Youth Council.Groundbreaking pending pledges
PlanningMobile Directory AppA lightweight app version of the telephone directory for offline access during travel.Scoping
In progressElder Oral History ProjectRecorded interviews with community elders across Thar and lower Sindh, before living memory is lost.40 interviews recorded to date