About Us
Empowering Communities for a Sustainable Future
Who We Are
Support Agency for Rural & Human Association’s Development (SARHAD PAKISTAN) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization, registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 on July 28, 2003. SARHAD has been actively working in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and FATA, implementing research, relief, and development projects to uplift marginalized and underprivileged communities.
With extensive experience in primary healthcare, reproductive health, drinking water supply, sanitation, hygiene promotion, and non-formal education, SARHAD has been at the forefront of community development, strengthening human resources and institutions at the grassroots level.
Through partnerships with international organizations like USAID, UNDP, UNICEF, NRC, and UNOCHA, as well as collaborations with national agencies such as the Provincial Health Services Academy (PHSA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Health, SARHAD has delivered impactful projects in healthcare, education, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and community empowerment.
Our Mission
To support & strengthen human resources and institutions for the promotion of sustainable development at the grassroots level.
Our Vision
A future where every individual has access to essential services and opportunities for a better life.
Our Objectives
SARHAD PAKISTAN core objectives focus on sustainable, community-based development with a gender-sensitive approach, covering key areas such as:
✅ Healthcare & Reproductive Health – Providing primary healthcare, maternal & child health services, and HIV/AIDS prevention programs in collaboration with international partners.
✅ Education & Vocational Training – Offering non-formal education, teacher training, and vocational skills development to empower youth and women.
✅ Clean Water & Sanitation (WASH) – Implementing drinking water supply projects, sanitation systems, and hygiene awareness campaigns.
✅ Community Development – Strengthening local institutions and community-based organizations (CBOs) to ensure the sustainability of development initiatives.
✅ Disaster Relief & Emergency Response – Providing emergency aid, food, and shelter to disaster-affected communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Waziristan.
✅ Capacity Building – Enhancing the technical and management skills of CBOs, NGOs, and government institutions to ensure long-term community empowerment.
Our Journey & Achievements
SARHAD PAKISTAN commitment to community service has been recognized at the national level, including an honor from the President of Pakistan for its relief efforts during and after the 2009 floods.
📍 2003 – SARHAD was officially registered as an NGO.
📍 2009 – Acknowledged for disaster relief efforts during Pakistan’s floods.
📍 2015 – Expanded programs in healthcare, education, and water supply projects across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA.
📍 2022 – Managing Tehsil Headquarter Hospital (THQ) Mirali, North Waziristan under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
Today, SARHAD operates with a team of 230+ professionals with expertise in healthcare, WASH, agriculture, and community development, impacting thousands of lives.