In Pakistan there are over 70 million people living below the poverty line, with little to no aid from local and central government, it falls upon communities and charitable organisations to help those most in need.

 

This issue has been compounded since the coronavirus pandemic which has impacted people in many fronts, particularly, the poor and those living with disabilities. The first wave hit Pakistan in early 2020, leading to closure of businesses across the country and affecting people’s lively hood. The foundation distributed additional food rations to daily wage labourer in most deprived parts of Rawalpindi and surrounding villages.

 

During the period 635 families benefitted on a monthly basis from hardship grants from the foundation and 1029 additional food parcels.