Our Work

Economic Empowerment

As the leading thematic area of the Foundation, the Programmes under this theme have been designed to improve the economic conditions of targeted communities with the holistic view to improving their quality of life. Programmes are aligned with SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth and HF drives business models that are sustainable, so they operate successfully even after HF’s exit. Projects and programmes of this thematic area includes:


Hashoo Entrepreneurship Development Programme

  • Honey Bee Farming
  • Expanded Dairy Development Project
  • Improving Micro Enterprises in Dairy
  • Value chain and Agro-processing projects
  • Marble Shine Project (construction sector)
  • Harnessing Indigenous Cultures for Economic Empowerment of Artisans and Sectarian Harmony

Hashoo Hunar/Skills Development Programme

  • Skills Training and Income Generation for Afghan Refugees
  • Skills Development and Income Generation Programme
  • Life Skills Training and Career Monitoring
  • Hospitality Management and Training Programme
  • PSDF Funded Skills for Employability and Skills for Jobs
  • Handicraft Development Programm

Social Development (Humanitarian Assistance / Sustainable Livelihoods)

This area comprises of health/nutrition, education programmes, skills development and social protection programmes. Programmes and projects within the social development area are aligned with SDG 1 (No Poverty) & SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities); and designed to prioritize quality education for all, equipping youth with employable skills and assisting vulnerable and marginalized segments of society who face acute financial difficulties due to multiple factors like disasters, accidents, and sudden loss of income source etc. The social protection programme helps vulnerable groups to recover from the economic shocks. The overall goal of social development thematic area is to contribute towards the development of adequate social infrastructure for the poor and facilitate its access to under privilidged communities across Pakistan. Key interventions under this priority area are:


Hashoo Education Programme

  • Child Education Support Programme (CESP)
  • Hashoo Foundation Schools
  • Scholarship Programme
  • Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programme
  • Youth Development Centers
  • Rotary Books for the World Programme

Hashoo Social Protection Programme

  • Social Welfare and Sahara Fund
  • Emergency Relief to Earthquake Affected People in District Chitral
  • Basic Health Centers
  • Spinal Cord Injury Project for Pakistan Earthquake Rehabilitation

Environment & Climate Change

Aligned with SDG 6, 7, 11, 13, 14 & 15, the aim of this area is to create awareness and strengthen institutional capacities for the promotion and protection of our environment and to reduce the negative effects of climate change. HF seeks green solutions and environment friendly practices in all aspects of its work. This component aims to work on the following key areas:


Hashoo Environment and Climate Change Programme

  • Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Emergency Relief Initiatives
  • Water Issues tied to poor peoples’ livelihoods - Work on Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)
  • Renewable Energy - solar, wind and mini hydel projects
  • Solid Waste Management – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
  • Promotion of Equitable Distribution of Benefits in Biodiversity Services/Products
  • SMART Program (Sustainable Methods and Resilient Technologies)

Hashoo Social Protection Programme

  • Social Welfare and Sahara Fund
  • Emergency Relief to Earthquake Affected People in District Chitral
  • Basic Health Centers
  • Spinal Cord Injury Project for Pakistan Earthquake Rehabilitation