AKDN | Pakistan

AKDN has implemented a variety of sustainable rural support projects, ranging from reclaiming degraded land to providing entrepreneurial skills training.

AKDN works to make civil society organisations (CSOs) more competent and sustainable, enhancing collaboration with governments and the private sector. The Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy rigorously reviews philanthropic CSOs, strengthening the reputation of the NGO sector.

We have restored forts, traditional settlements, mosques and public spaces across Pakistan, particularly in the north and in Punjab. We rehabilitate the surrounding areas, improving access to basic services and laying the foundation for socio-economic revival.

We provide early childhood education and services in remote areas to give children a good start before attending primary school; and offer professional development for early years teachers. We aim to enhance equitable development and empower women and girls.

We build communities’ capacity to anticipate risks, prepare and train for hazards and respond to disasters. We respond to incidents with a search and rescue team and humanitarian relief, helping to rebuild in a disaster-resilient way.

AKDN provides financial services ranging from rural community savings groups to Pakistan’s biggest private bank. We stimulate tourism, promote entrepreneurism and prepare young people for employment. Our infrastructure projects transform the quality of life in isolated areas.

AKDN’s education activities span early years through to postgraduate degrees and have reached millions of students. We improve the quality and accessibility of public schools, have established an examination board and offer medical and nursing education up to PhD level.

AKDN provides safe water and sanitation infrastructure, helping to prevent disease. Our renewable, efficient energy generation reduces deforestation and indoor air pollution. We work with villages to plan and construct safe, low-cost housing.

Our services range from primary health care to diagnostic services and curative care. We train community midwives and facilitate micro health insurance. We educate healthcare professionals and produce world-class research.

Established by AKDN in 2002, HBL MFB focuses on serving vulnerable populations, with branches in every province and mobile banking for areas with limited Internet access. Its loans, micro insurance and other services help boost entrepreneurship across the country.