Our Targets & Commitments

Healthcare and malnutrition are major concerns for the poverty-stricken and underprivileged classes of our society, who usually do not have access to quality healthcare facilities and affordable medicine. Approximately 73.6% of poor people in Pakistan are deprived of their fundamental right to quality and accessible healthcare due to the poor budgeting of the health sector. In terms of infant and neonatal mortality, Pakistan still ranks very low globally. According to reports, about 44% of all children are stunted, and nearly 9.6 million suffer from malnutrition and chronic nutritional deprivation. About 12 million mothers and children are at risk of dying if proper healthcare measures are not taken in the coming years.

Providing health facilities to every individual is the utmost duty of a country, for the health of its people holds the secret to prosperity. Good health enhances the well-being of people and is essential for the long-term development of societies and the economy. The deteriorating health conditions of the people in Pakistan demand the immediate attention of the country’s leadership, urging it to take every possible step to ensure good healthcare for everyone, regardless of their social status. The prevailing pandemic has worsened the situation, crippling the already developing healthcare sector of Pakistan. In this context, providing affordable and high-quality healthcare is one of the key concerns of SZABF. We also aim to provide funds to promote healthcare facilities for the welfare of the people.

Furthermore, we are focusing on combating Covid-19 as the number of active cases is rapidly rising daily in Pakistan. The current pandemic has been an eye-opener, not only for third-world countries but also for developed nations, as it has challenged science and healthcare systems globally. As the world struggles to fight this deadly virus, there is an urgent need for related equipment in hospitals and healthcare facilities, especially in developing countries. In light of the pandemic, SZABF is working to provide essential equipment, such as testing kits and ventilators, to hospitals.

According to UNICEF, Pakistan has the world’s second-highest number of out-of-school children (OOSC): approximately 22.8 million children aged 5-16 (nearly 44% of this age group), including 5 million children aged 5-9 and 11.4 million adolescents between the ages of 10-14 who are not attending school. The most significant reasons for this alarming situation are disparities based on gender, socio-economic status, and geography. In Sindh, 52 percent of the poorest children (58% of whom are girls), and in Baluchistan, 78% of girls are out of school.

It is also essential to consider the condition of public schools in Pakistan. Many public school buildings are in a dilapidated state due to poor infrastructure, which requires immediate attention. According to Pakistan Education Statistics (PES), about 9% of schools lack proper buildings, implying that 9 out of every 100 schools operate in the open, posing a risk to students’ health. Additionally, only 58% and 68% of schools have access to electricity and drinking water, respectively.

Our mission is to promote equality in education by providing financial assistance and raising funds for deserving students. Moreover, we aim to provide the necessary equipment and resources to help them attend school. Through education, we aim to train citizens so that they can contribute to a democratic society and empower each child to achieve their highest academic potential. Eliminating gender disparity and social differences among classes is our primary goal. Furthermore, we aim to participate in the construction of educational institutions and improve the conditions of public schools.

No one can deny the fact that education plays a significant role in the development of a nation. It is one of the basic rights of every person, which must be provided to them without discrimination. Education not only leads to personal growth but also contributes to the development and enhancement of the economy as a whole.

We have always fought for the provision of fundamental human rights to everyone, and through this foundation, we will continue advancing this mission. We will establish schools and educational institutions while promoting and undertaking non-profit education. Additionally, we aim to launch scholarship programs to help needy students pursue high-quality education. We will work tirelessly to achieve our goal: education for all!

According to the recent census, women comprise about 49% of the total population of Pakistan, which makes up almost half of the country’s population. Unfortunately, a significant gender gap still prevails in the country, with Pakistan ranked 151st out of 153 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Index 2020. In terms of education, UNICEF has reported that boys significantly outnumber girls at every stage of education. Approximately 10.7 million boys and 8.6 million girls are enrolled at the primary level, which drops to 3.6 million boys and 2.8 million girls at the lower secondary level. On the other hand, the participation of women in the labor force is only 21.67%, compared to 81.86% for men (as of 2019). These statistics paint a bleak picture of the rampant gender disparities in the country. SZABF aims to eradicate the backward mindset that deprives many girls of their educational and other rights. It is evident that, in order to change Pakistan for the better, we must provide equal opportunities to women in every field and ensure the protection of their rights so they can contribute positively to the country’s dynamic growth.

SZABF strives to change the lives of women through intensive tech skills training to enable upward career mobility. We work on individual programs to enhance women’s empowerment and provide them with their rights. This includes equal rights and opportunities for both men and women in the long term. SZABF is committed to working for women’s empowerment and protection in a patriarchal society, just as its founding fathers have done. Providing women from marginalized classes with work opportunities and training them is one of the foundation’s primary objectives, promoting the spirit of self-earning and economic independence among them. The establishment of vocational and other training centers, with the core objective of educating and training women so they can provide for themselves and contribute to society’s progress, is our goal. These institutes will offer training in areas such as sewing, embroidery, knitting, and tapestry. We also focus on providing protection from domestic violence and helping women address any social issues they might be facing.

We aim to expand women’s economic opportunities through education, entrepreneurship, vocational training, and scholarships, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to earn an income and break into higher-paid employment sectors. Furthermore, our target is to address constraints faced by women entrepreneurs and provide them with networking opportunities, access to mentoring, information, credit, and business management training. By working alongside local partners, we foster environments where women can advocate for improved policies.

The foundation will engage in constructing schools, research institutes, mosques, mausoleums, healthcare facilities, and community welfare centers in a bid to improve the living standards of common people. Furthermore, we seek to participate in the following activities to accomplish our goals:

• Establishing subsidies, promoting and cooperating with other foundations, becoming a member and/or trustee, and supporting any other institutions, organizations, associations, societies, and funds that may help us achieve our objectives.

• Mobilizing financial or other resources through contributions, gifts, legacies, endowments, and donations, etc., from the members of the company and others, but no foreign donations will be accepted by the company without prior approval.

• Investing the foundation’s money in legal bonds, guarantees, government securities, and profit-sharing schemes.

• Procuring or disposing of any movable or immovable assets/property to achieve our targets of providing relief to the poor, sick people, and illiterate students, or otherwise. We aim to provide accommodation, scholarships, and assistance for advancements in education, culture, and literature.