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Top 10 Non-Profit Organizations in Pakistan (2025 Edition)
Pakistan is a country of rich culture and strong community values. Over the years, its non-profit sector has played a pivotal role in addressing some of the nation’s most pressing challenges—be it poverty, education, healthcare, or disaster relief. This article explores the top 10 non-profit organizations in Pakistan, recognized for their impactful work, innovation, and commitment to public welfare.
Whether you’re a donor, volunteer, researcher, or a socially conscious reader, this list will offer valuable insights into how these organizations are transforming lives across the country.
1. Edhi Foundation
Established by the late Abdul Sattar Edhi, the Edhi Foundation is Pakistan’s largest and most renowned welfare organization. It operates the country’s most extensive ambulance network, along with orphanages, shelters, and free healthcare services. The foundation’s commitment to humanitarian aid has made it a symbol of compassion and service nationwide.
2. Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre (SKMCH&RC)
Founded by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, SKMCH&RC is a state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility providing free care to over 75% of its patients. With centers in Lahore and Peshawar and a new facility underway in Karachi, it stands as a beacon of hope for cancer patients across Pakistan.
3. Akhuwat Foundation
Akhuwat Foundation is a pioneer in interest-free microfinance in Pakistan. Since its inception in 2001, it has disbursed over 4.5 million interest-free loans totaling PKR 128 billion, empowering more than 3 million families. Beyond microfinance, Akhuwat also focuses on education, healthcare, and support for marginalized communities.
4. Saylani Welfare International Trust
Saylani Welfare International Trust addresses the needs of the underprivileged by providing free meals, healthcare, education, and vocational training. Its daily food distribution program feeds thousands, and its vocational centers equip individuals with skills for sustainable employment.
5. The Citizens Foundation (TCF)
TCF is dedicated to providing quality education to children from low-income families. With over 1,600 school units nationwide, TCF ensures access to education in underserved areas, aiming to break the cycle of poverty through learning.
6. Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust (LRBT)
LRBT is the largest eye care provider in Pakistan, having treated over 54 million patients since 1984. Operating 19 hospitals and 58 clinics, LRBT offers free eye care services, including surgeries and treatments, to prevent and cure blindness among the underprivileged.
7. Chhipa Welfare Association
Founded by Ramzan Chhipa, this organization provides emergency services, including ambulance and rescue operations. It also runs food centers, shelters, and morgues, extending support to the homeless and victims of disasters.
8. Ansar Burney Trust
Established by human rights activist Ansar Burney, the trust works to combat human trafficking, child labor, and injustice. It has been instrumental in legal reforms and providing legal aid to the marginalized.More
9. Kashf Foundation
Kashf Foundation focuses on women’s economic empowerment through microfinance and financial literacy programs. Since 1996, it has provided affordable financial and non-financial services to low-income households, particularly women, to build their capacity and enhance their economic role. WIRED+3Wikipedia+3JDC Welfare Organization+3
10. Shifa Foundation
Shifa Foundation has been dedicated to aiding the underprivileged across Pakistan for over 29 years. Its efforts span preventive and curative healthcare, water and sanitation, environmental initiatives, disaster emergency response, and voluntary services in educational institutions. Through experience and research, it has developed sustainable solutions to address the complex needs of marginalized areas. Shifa Foundation
11. Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
The Aga Khan Foundation is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a global initiative working in over 30 countries. In Pakistan, AKF is known for its long-term commitments in education, health, rural development, and civil society strengthening, especially in remote regions like Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
Key Impact Areas:
- Early childhood and school education
- Health and nutrition
- Community-driven development
- Women’s empowerment
12. Hashoo Foundation
Established by the Hashoo Group, the Hashoo Foundation is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through economic development, education, and skill-building initiatives. Their award-winning “Empowering Women through Honey Bee Farming” project is a stellar example of sustainable impact.
Key Impact Areas:
Digital skills training
Youth employment and entrepreneurship
Women’s economic empowerment
Disaster response and relief
