When a massive landslide destroyed the Hunza River, it destroyed villages and created one of the most stunning lakes in Pakistan. Despite its tragic origins, the lake has become a rare source of economic opportunity. Sania Malik, a training officer at the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH), notes that there is a strong system of female entrepreneurs selling handicrafts and food items, and the community is rebuilding stronger than ever. In the village of Shisket, which has a population of just 3,000, Malik recently trained 75 locals in emergency response. “We mainly try to empower women to become first responders,” she said. “They are the ones who manage at the farm level.”