The Zakat Foundation™ Pakistan, a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty and empowering the underprivileged, recently released their Annual Report for the year 2018. The report is a comprehensive overview of the foundation's activities, achievements, and impact over the year, highlighting its commitment to serving the needy and vulnerable segments of society.
The foundation operates in different parts of the country, focusing on areas where poverty and deprivation are most prevalent. Its services include zakat distribution, emergency relief, education, healthcare, and livelihood programs. The foundation works with the aim of providing sustainable solutions to the challenges faced by vulnerable communities, allowing them to lead a dignified life.
The Annual Report 2018 reflects the foundation's unwavering dedication to its mission, as it successfully executed numerous projects and initiatives in different parts of Pakistan. The foundation distributed over PKR 2 billion in zakat funds, reaching out to over 300,000 deserving individuals and families across the country. The zakat distribution program was designed to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability, with the foundation employing a rigorous screening process to identify the most deserving beneficiaries.
One of the significant achievements of the foundation in 2018 was its emergency relief efforts. The foundation responded promptly to different crises, including the earthquake in Balochistan, floods in Sindh, and the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh. The foundation's emergency response teams provided food, shelter, medical aid, and other essential supplies to affected communities, helping them cope with the aftermath of disasters.
The foundation's education program also made significant progress in 2018, as it continued to provide quality education to children from underprivileged backgrounds. The foundation supported over 15,000 students across Pakistan, offering scholarships, school supplies, and other resources to help them pursue their academic goals. The foundation also launched several new projects, including the establishment of a vocational training center and a mobile library, aimed at enhancing access to education and skills training.
The foundation's healthcare program also expanded in 2018, with the launch of several new initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access for the poor. The foundation established a free medical camp in Karachi, providing basic medical services to over 2,000 people. It also launched a hepatitis awareness campaign, reaching out to over 50,000 people in different parts of Pakistan.
In addition to its core programs, the foundation also implemented several livelihood projects in 2018, aimed at providing sustainable income-generating opportunities for the poor. The foundation provided interest-free loans to over 7,000 individuals, helping them establish small businesses and become self-sufficient. The foundation also launched a women's empowerment program, aimed at providing training and support to women entrepreneurs.
The Zakat Foundation™ Pakistan's Annual Report 2018 reflects the foundation's commitment to serving the underprivileged and vulnerable communities in Pakistan. The foundation's programs and initiatives have had a significant impact on the lives of thousands of people, providing them with essential services, education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities. The foundation's transparent and accountable approach has earned it the trust of donors and partners, enabling it to continue its vital work in serving the needy and marginalized sections of society.