Our Programs
Pak Development Foundation runs evidence-based interventions across Health, Education, Poverty Alleviation, Climate Resilience, and Community Support — reaching families, women, youth, and children across four provinces and territories of Pakistan.
Thematic Program Areas
Every intervention PDF delivers sits under one of five thematic areas, each mapped to a specific UN Sustainable Development Goal so field work ties back to national and global development agendas.
Health
Preventive and curative healthcare through mobile health camps, maternal and child health awareness, and access to essential medicines for underserved communities.
Education
Formal and non-formal education, community learning centres, scholarships, and school partnerships to improve enrollment and retention — particularly for girls and minority children.
Poverty Alleviation
Vocational training, microfinance linkages, and enterprise development that equip individuals with marketable skills to generate sustainable income.
Climate Change
Climate literacy, climate-resilient agriculture, and environmental conservation through community-led tree plantation drives and disaster risk reduction training.
Community Support
The flagship program: emergency food rations, winter relief packages, recreational outreach for children, and social mobilization to strengthen community cohesion.
Aligned Protocol
Health & Nutrition Programs
Five years of nutrition training, malnutrition management, and clinical outreach across Islamabad's Christian communities and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, delivered by certified Community Health Workers.
A. Core Nutrition Training — ICT Christian Communities
Community-based nutrition awareness addressing malnutrition, stunting, and food insecurity among Pakistan's most vulnerable families.
| # | Project | Location / Colony | Year | Target Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Maternal & Child Nutrition Awareness Program | France Colony, Islamabad | 2020 | Women & Children |
| 02 | Community Nutrition & Food Security Drive | Essa Nagri, Islamabad | 2021 | Families |
| 03 | Healthy Families Nutrition Training Workshop | Dhok Elahi Bakhsh, Islamabad | 2022 | Women & Youth |
| 04 | Nutrition Literacy & Dietary Guidance Program | Khokhar Town Christian Colony, ICT | 2023 | Community Members |
| 05 | Integrated Nutrition & Health Awareness Campaign | France Colony & Essa Nagri, Islamabad | 2024 | Women, Mothers & Children |
B. CMAM Trainings
Full Community Management of Acute Malnutrition protocol: SAM/MAM identification, MUAC screening, OTC referral, and RUTF management across ICT and multiple KP districts.
| # | Project | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CMAM Protocol Orientation for CHWs | France Colony & Khokhar Town, ICT | 2021 |
| 02 | SAM/MAM Screening & MUAC Assessment Training | Essa Nagri, Islamabad | 2022 |
| 03 | CMAM — OTC Referral & RUTF Handling Workshop | Peshawar (Gulberg Town), KP | 2022 |
| 04 | CMAM Refresher Training & Case Management | Mardan & Abbottabad, KP | 2023 |
| 05 | Integrated CMAM & Infant Feeding Practices Training | ICT Christian Communities & Nowshera, KP | 2024 |
| 06 | CMAM Community Mobilization & Defaulter Tracing | Charsadda & Swabi, KP | 2024 |
C. BISP Nashonuma Support
Supporting the Government of Pakistan's Conditional Cash Transfer program to reduce stunting in children under two, via beneficiary registration, growth monitoring, and counselling.
| # | Activity | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nashonuma CHW Orientation & Enrollment Drive | France Colony & Essa Nagri, ICT | 2021 |
| 02 | Growth Monitoring & Counselling Sessions | Khokhar Town, Islamabad | 2022 |
| 03 | Facilitation Centre Support — KP Rollout | Peshawar & Mardan, KP | 2022 |
| 04 | Maternal Nutrition & IYCF Counselling | Abbottabad & Haripur, KP | 2023 |
| 05 | Stunting Prevention & Co-Responsibility Awareness | ICT Christian Communities | 2023 |
| 06 | CHW Refresher & Data Reporting Training | Nowshera & Charsadda, KP | 2024 |
| 07 | Integrated Nashonuma & CMAM Convergence Program | ICT & Multiple KP Districts | 2024 |
D. Clinical & Preventive Health Projects
Free OPD services, immunization, mental health support, and screening camps delivered across PDF's operational areas.
| # | Project | Location | Year | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mobile Health Camp — Basic Medical OPD | France Colony, Islamabad | 2020 | Free OPD, Medicines |
| 02 | Maternal & Newborn Health Awareness Drive | Khokhar Town, Islamabad | 2021 | Maternal Health |
| 03 | Child Immunization & Vaccination Outreach | Essa Nagri, Islamabad | 2021 | Immunization |
| 04 | Free Medical Camp & Health Screening | Rawalpindi (Peri-Urban) | 2022 | Screening & OPD |
| 05 | Psychosocial Support & Mental Health Awareness | ICT Christian Communities | 2022 | Mental Health |
| 06 | Preventive Healthcare & Hygiene Training | Sector I-10, Islamabad | 2023 | Hygiene Education |
| 07 | Mobile Medical Camp — Women's Health Focus | France Colony & Dhok Elahi Bakhsh | 2023 | Women's Health OPD |
| 08 | Community Health Workers Training Program | Islamabad Capital Territory | 2024 | Capacity Building |
| 09 | Eye & Dental Screening Camp | Khokhar Town, Islamabad | 2024 | Specialized Screening |
| 10 | First Aid & Emergency Response Training | ICT & Rawalpindi | 2024 | First Aid Training |
Livelihood Linked
Vocational Training & Poverty Alleviation
Structured curricula and certified trainers equip marginalized youth, women, and community members with market-relevant skills — graduates connect to livelihood opportunities, microfinance, and market networks.
| # | Project | Location | Year | Target Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tailoring & Stitching Skills Training for Women | France Colony, Islamabad | 2020 | Women |
| 02 | Basic Computer & IT Literacy Program | Khokhar Town, Islamabad | 2020 | Youth |
| 03 | Mobile Phone Repair & Electronics Training | Sector I-10, Islamabad | 2021 | Young Men |
| 04 | Beauty & Cosmetology Skills Course | Essa Nagri, Islamabad | 2021 | Women |
| 05 | Cooking, Baking & Food Entrepreneurship | ICT Christian Communities | 2022 | Women & Youth |
| 06 | Handicrafts & Embroidery Skill Development | Dhok Elahi Bakhsh, Islamabad | 2022 | Women |
| 07 | Electrical Wiring & Plumbing Trade Training | Rawalpindi | 2023 | Young Men |
| 08 | Digital Freelancing & Online Earning Program | Islamabad Capital Territory | 2023 | Youth |
| 09 | Livestock Management & Agricultural Skills | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 2023 | Rural Communities |
| 10 | Advanced Tailoring & Garment-Making Diploma | Punjab (Lahore, Faisalabad) | 2024 | Women |
| 11 | Graphic Design & Social Media Marketing | ICT | 2024 | Youth |
| 12 | Microfinance & Small Business Development | Sindh (Karachi) | 2024 | Women Entrepreneurs |
Program
Community Support Program
PDF's most direct, ground-level intervention — translating goodwill into tangible relief and lasting community transformation.
Food Security & Ration Distribution
Essential food parcels — rice, flour, lentils, chickpeas, and cooking staples — procured and distributed to families below the poverty line, with full transparency and community verification.
Winter Relief Programme
Warm ration packages and essential supplies distributed to families in low-income urban settlements during the coldest months.
Children's Outreach & Recreation
Recreational outings, group meals, and supervised activities for underprivileged children, supporting psychosocial wellbeing alongside material support.
Community Mobilisation & Advocacy
Public advocacy marches, community forums, and inter-faith unity events championing children's rights, educational access, and poverty eradication.
500+ food relief packages distributed · dozens of children per recreational event
Geographical Coverage
Punjab
Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Khokhar Town
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Nowshera, Charsadda, Swabi
Islamabad Capital Territory
Sector I-10, G-7, Khokhar Town, France Colony, Essa Nagri
Sindh
Karachi, Hyderabad (partner-led)
Partnerships & Collaboration
PDF pursues multi-stakeholder collaboration built on shared values, complementary expertise, and mutual accountability.
Strategic Direction — 2024 to 2028
Scale vocational and skill training centers to reach 25,000 beneficiaries across five provinces by 2028.
Establish permanent Community Resource Centres in three underserved districts for integrated health, education, and livelihood services.
Launch a Climate-Smart Livelihoods initiative integrating renewable energy, water conservation, and sustainable agriculture for 5,000 rural households.
Strengthen digital literacy and e-learning programs for youth, bridging the technological divide in remote communities.
Develop a robust Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) system aligned with international donor standards.
Expand strategic fundraising and partnerships with international NGOs, UN agencies, and bilateral donors.
Advocate for policy reforms advancing the rights of marginalized communities, with emphasis on religious minorities and women.
Scale up CMAM and BISP Nashonuma interventions to additional KP districts and underserved communities across Pakistan.
Partner With Us for Sustainable Change
Pak Development Foundation welcomes collaboration with donors, international partners, government agencies, and civil society organizations who share our vision of an equitable and resilient Pakistan. Every contribution — of funding, expertise, or partnership — directly transforms the life of a Pakistani family.