The Human Development Foundation (HDF) is a non-profit dedicated to empowering communities in Pakistan. Since 1997, we’ve tackled poverty through programs in education, health, economic growth, environment, and social development, helping people build lives of dignity, opportunity, and hope.
At HDF, we go beyond aid to create lasting change. Through programs in education, health, economic growth, environment and social development, we empower communities to rise above poverty, ensuring that children learn, families thrive and generations flourish. We believe lasting transformation begins when people are empowered from within.
Founded by Pakistani expatriates in 1997, HDF set out to empower rural communities in Pakistan. With a vision of every child in school, healthcare for all, clean water and self-sustaining communities, HDF works to break the cycle of poverty and restore dignity.
At HDF, every act of kindness creates a ripple of hope. Your support brings education, healthcare, clean water and opportunities for communities to thrive. By donating, sponsoring, volunteering or partnering, you join a movement transforming lives across Pakistan, turning compassion into action and hope into reality.
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The Human Development Foundation (HDF), in collaboration with the Pakistan Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (PIRS), hosted a seminar on World Sight Day to promote awareness about eye health. The event underscored the critical need for vision care, especially among children, aligning with this year’s theme: “Children, Love Your Eyes.” The...
The Human Development Foundation (HDF) and NLC’s Applied Technical and Vocational Training Institutes (ATINS) are on a mission to empower unemployed youth and combat issues like the high unemployment and poverty in Pakistan. We’re offering end-to-end solutions from providing technical/vocational skills trainings to employment opportunities. Muhammad Husnain (pictured above) faced...
In a joint initiative between HDF and Bright Star, a Mobile Library is deployed weekly at Islamabad Model School for Boys, Chirrah, Islamabad Model College for Girls, Kirpa, Islamabad Model College for Girls, Model Town, as well as to HDF Secondary School, Kalyah, in the city of Islamabad. With a...
In the wake of Pakistan’s National Climate Emergency declaration in 2022, torrential monsoon rains wreaked havoc, causing deadly flash floods and displacing millions. Amid this unprecedented calamity, HDF initiated an emergency response to assist flood-affected communities but we believe in sustainable development. HDF further initiated an integrated rehabilitation program to...
As a student at the Human Development Foundation’s school in Ainu Bhatti Village, Lahore, Sadia has been determined to get an education and build a better future for herself and her family. However, when she was in 5th grade her academic performance began to decline. Due to lack of awareness...
An exemplary long-standing supporter of HDF and an active member of the Seattle Chapter has rallied funds to sponsor HDF projects that uplift marginalized communities across Pakistan. Being an ardent supporter of positive social change, he played a pivotal role in establishing the HDF school in Village Khair Muhammad, Karachi....
July 5, 2023: HDF and CIHEAM Bari, an inter-governmental organization headquartered in Italy, signed an LoU for bringing forth HDF’s vision of climate-resilient olive plantation in Soon Valley. Being our esteemed technical partner, CIHEAM Bari will support us in area selection, olive variety choice, farmer training, and empowering women and...
As part of HDF’s Climate-Resilient Smart Community initiatives, AFAF DAM has been constructed in Siddiqueabad, Soon Valley, in an effort to mitigate floods and drought and increase water availability and access for improved agriculture and livelihood. 5.69 acres Area Covered by Afaf Dam 30 m gallons Water Storage Capacity 650...
Mr. Mehboob ul Haq, CEO HDF, meets Mr. Dan Joergensen, Minister for Development Cooperation & Global Climate Policy, and H.E. Jakob Linulf, Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, at the “Pakistan Denmark Green Engagement” reception hosted by the Royal Embassy of Denmark. The reception provided an opportunity for HDF to engage...
The devastating floods of 2022 displaced 33 million individuals in the regions of Sindh, Balochistan, and South Punjab. Rajanpur, a district in south-western Pakistan, faced the brunt of the calamity where more than 1.9 million people lost their homes, animals, crops, and means of livelihood. Thanks to donors like you,...