Akhter Hameed Khan Foundation

Akhter Hameed Khan Foundation Inspired by Dr. Akhter Hameed Khan’s legacy, we promote women-led health, literacy & livelihoods in underserved cities across Pakistan.

We are a grassroots non-profit working to enhance women's Economic Empowerment, Health, Climate Resilience, and Education in Pakistan's most under-served and underprivileged urban communities.

In Sahiwal, informal waste pickers are taking the first steps to become organized cooperatives.Under the IGES–funded Cir...
29/09/2025

In Sahiwal, informal waste pickers are taking the first steps to become organized cooperatives.

Under the IGES–funded Circular Economy Pilot, AHKF brought communities together for:
♻️ Training 63 participants (43 women, 20 men) on the 5Rs, segregation & recycling enterprises
🤝 Cooperative meetings in Bhutto Nagar & Al Makkah Colony – members drafted their first business models
🏛 Dialogue with the District Labour Officer on social protection gaps for sanitation workers
📚 Hands-on learning like waste sorting & composting to inspire micro-enterprises

These milestones are laying the foundation for community-owned, sustainable waste enterprises that create both livelihoods & cleaner neighborhoods.

Follow us for more updates on building a community-led circular economy in Pakistan!

We’re excited to share that AHKF has signed an MOU with NUML to strengthen academia–industry collaboration for resilient...
26/09/2025

We’re excited to share that AHKF has signed an MOU with NUML to strengthen academia–industry collaboration for resilient cities in Pakistan🌍✨

Represented by our CEO, Dr. Ayesha Khan, this partnership reflects AHKF’s vision of turning research into action and building inclusive, affordable, and sustainable urban futures for generations to come.

Together, we’re shaping solutions that bridge ideas and impact!

👉Follow us to see how our partnerships are creating real change.

Why peri-urban communities?Dr. Akhter Hameed Khan taught us: cities can’t thrive if their margins are ignored. Places li...
24/09/2025

Why peri-urban communities?

Dr. Akhter Hameed Khan taught us: cities can’t thrive if their margins are ignored. Places like Dhok Hassu, Kotha Kalan, Orangi, and Bhutto Nagar are not the edges of urban life, they’re the frontline of change.

Here, every small step creates a multiplier effect for the whole city. That’s why AHKF invests in health, education, WEE, and climate resilience where it matters most.

💬 Can cities truly progress if their peri-urban communities are left behind?

Stronger families mean stronger foundations for learning🌱In our Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program at our Roshan Aa...
15/09/2025

Stronger families mean stronger foundations for learning🌱

In our Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program at our Roshan Aaj Academic System (RAAS) Dhok Hassu, 70% of parents joined the recent PTM, celebrating their children’s growth and sharing valuable feedback.

To take this bond further, we’ve introduced the EDUBase Parents App, making fees, attendance, exams, and school updates just a tap away. Parents were thrilled to get started!

Because when parents are empowered, children thrive💛

💡Big ideas need the right support to become reality, that’s where YOU come in.We’re hiring a Grants Development Officer ...
10/09/2025

💡Big ideas need the right support to become reality, that’s where YOU come in.

We’re hiring a Grants Development Officer to help secure funding that powers AHKF’s impact-driven programs. If you’re ready to connect vision with opportunity, this role is for you.

📍 Islamabad | ⏰ Apply by 30 Sept 2025
🔗 Apply via BrightSpyre: https://new.brightspyre.com/jobs/jid/56216

🤝 Collaboration is at the heart of PHC-DSDP.Our Project Manager, Syed Hassan Ahmad Fareed met with key leaders in Karach...
10/09/2025

🤝 Collaboration is at the heart of PHC-DSDP.

Our Project Manager, Syed Hassan Ahmad Fareed met with key leaders in Karachi to strengthen support for the Doorstep Delivery Model of Primary Health Care.

From policy advisors to elected representatives, each commitment brings us closer to making primary healthcare accessible at the doorstep for underserved families. 🏥✨

Together, we’re building partnerships that turn prevention and equity into reality💙

From sewage and waste… to a clean, safe street 🌱✨In Bhutto Nagar, Sahiwal, we didn’t just fix a problem, we built a brid...
05/09/2025

From sewage and waste… to a clean, safe street 🌱✨

In Bhutto Nagar, Sahiwal, we didn’t just fix a problem, we built a bridge. By helping residents raise their voices and connecting them with local authorities, we turned frustration into action and dignity.

This is what change looks like when communities lead and partnerships make it possible. 💚

From informal work to organized cooperatives, change is underway in Sahiwal♻️✨Under the Institute for Global Environment...
02/09/2025

From informal work to organized cooperatives, change is underway in Sahiwal♻️✨

Under the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies-funded project, AHKF sat down with local waste pickers to:
👥 Form groups and elect their own leaders
🗺️ Map out waste collection areas
💬 Talk openly about the hurdles they face and how to overcome them

These meetings are the first step toward a community-led circular economy where waste pickers are not invisible, but empowered.

➡️Check how Sahiwal’s waste pickers are shaping their own future.

ہر مشکل گھڑی میں، ہم اپنے لوگوں کے ساتھ ہیں۔The floods have once again put thousands of families at risk, especially in ...
28/08/2025

ہر مشکل گھڑی میں، ہم اپنے لوگوں کے ساتھ ہیں۔

The floods have once again put thousands of families at risk, especially in Pakistan’s urban slums.

Guided by the legacy of Dr. Akhter Hameed Khan, we remain committed to supporting vulnerable communities and making sure they are not left alone. If you are affected, please contact the official emergency services for help. AHKF will always be by your side, in every way we can.

Together, let’s ensure resilience, dignity, and care for all.

🚨Breaking News!🚨AHKF held a one-day orientation for healthcare professionals on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) at the ...
25/08/2025

🚨Breaking News!🚨

AHKF held a one-day orientation for healthcare professionals on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) at the District Health Authority Rawalpindi.

With valuable insights from Dr. Sehzad (WHO) and Dr. Qasar, the session focused on NCD prevention & management, along with an introduction to our Primary Health Care – Doorstep Delivery Project (PHC–DSDP) in Dhok Hassu.

This initiative strengthens the capacity of healthcare workers and brings quality healthcare closer to communities.

Together, we’re working towards healthier, stronger communities.

🚨Breaking News!🚨We’re excited to share that Akhter Hameed Khan Foundation (AHKF) has joined the Scaling Up Nutrition Civ...
22/08/2025

🚨Breaking News!🚨

We’re excited to share that Akhter Hameed Khan Foundation (AHKF) has joined the Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance, Pakistan, part of a global network of 3,000+ organizations fighting malnutrition worldwide🌍✨

This milestone reinforces our commitment to:
🥗 Advocating for stronger nutrition policies in Pakistan
👩‍👩‍👧 Empowering communities to fight child malnutrition
📢 Bringing grassroots voices to national and global platforms

Through our work with Aapis, we’ve been raising awareness on child health and nutrition, conducting malnutrition screenings, and educating families. Now, as a member of SUNCSA Pak, we’re connecting local action with global advocacy.💪

Together, we’re working towards a healthier future for every child.🌱💚

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What We Do

The Akhter Hameed Khan Resource Center (AHKRC) partners in urban slums and low income settlements to help connect individuals, households and communities to information, skills and resources. We work in income generation and livelihood for women, men and young people, enhancing household health behaviors and services, and bringing digital literacy to improve indigenous potential. Our goals are to “ Create Islands of Hope .......one community at a time”.

Come join us in this journey of exploration, inspiration and fulfillment.