+92 331 6322141 A social impact initiative of the ELP Research Centre
A&A FoundationWorks for All
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Serving communities in Pakistan since 2005

Turning need into self-reliance.

We help underprivileged individuals, families and communities move from support to skills, income and dignity through education, healthcare, training and welfare.

  • 2005Established by the ELP Research Centre
  • 8Strategic domains of work
  • 24Flagship programmes
  • 3Levels: individual, family and society
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Works for Allour promise since 2005
About us

A community-focused foundation that bridges potential and opportunity.

A&A Foundation empowers underprivileged people through education, training, healthcare and economic opportunities. We offer accessible services, skill-based learning, job readiness programmes and entrepreneurship support.

Through partnerships with governments, institutions, industries and healthcare providers, we develop human capital and promote sustainable development.

Vision

To empower individuals and communities with education, skills, earning opportunities and healthcare, leading to sustainable development and global competitiveness.

Mission

To provide support and resources to underprivileged communities, bridging the gap through education, skills training, economic empowerment and healthcare.

What we do

Four pillars, eight domains, one integrated system.

Welfare, education, skills and livelihoods are connected, so support leads somewhere.

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Education

Facilitate. Guide. Equip.

Schools, libraries and learning centres, with scholarships, mentorship and career counselling that keep students learning.

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Healthcare

Protection from health poverty.

Medical camps, medicine and treatment support, health education and early care for marginalised communities.

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Skills and crafts

Empowering communities through skills.

Technical, digital and vocational training with apprenticeships, certified courses and job placement help.

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Livelihoods

From support to growth.

Jobs, freelancing, e-commerce, startup support and interest-free Qarz-e-Hasna micro financing.

All eight social impact domains

Education

Facilitate. Guide. Equip.

E-learning platforms, sponsorships, virtual classrooms, education essentials and transport assistance.

Health

Protection from health poverty.

Medical camps, ambulance donation, equipment and lab facilities, mental health support.

Welfare

Care. Share. Empower.

Food and rashan, shelter, orphan and widow support, disaster and emergency relief.

Capacity building

Empowering communities through skills.

Digital and ICT, vocational, language, communication and employability skills.

Economic empowerment

From support to growth.

Jobs and internships, freelancing, business coaching, market access and local enterprise.

Social awareness

From information to transformation.

Seminars, awareness walks, national and international days, youth and volunteer mobilisation.

Philanthropy

Connect. Care. Transform.

Community centres, water and sanitation, legal aid, scholarships and interest-free financing.

Public and private sectors

Prepare. Plan. Prosper.

Trained human resources, programme planning, institutional capacity building and partnerships.

Our approach

Welfare should not end with giving support.

It should help people move from need to capability, opportunity and participation. We work at three levels.

Individual

  1. Identify need
  2. Support
  3. Train
  4. Empower
  5. Create opportunity

Family and community

  1. Understand needs
  2. Mobilise people
  3. Develop
  4. Participate
  5. Strengthen

Society

  1. Connect resources
  2. Build partnerships
  3. Develop solutions
  4. Create opportunities
  5. Generate impact
Conventional welfare
The A&A way
Relief-focused: responds to immediate needs
Need to development: meets the need while building capability
Short-term support for the present situation
Long-term impact linked to self-reliance
Distributes available resources
Mobilises people, skills, institutions and opportunities
People are passive recipients
People are active participants who contribute to solutions
Impact measured by what was delivered
Impact measured by what changed and became sustainable
The welfare cycle

Support that turns into growth.

We transform deserving lives with grace, dignity and self-reliance. Each step leads to the next, and growth funds new welfare.

  • Dependency
  • Productivity
  • Self-reliance
  • Growth
  1. 1Welfare
  2. 2Train
  3. 3Capital
  4. 4Market
  5. 5Income
  6. 6Self-reliance
  7. 7Growth
Skills pathway

Learn locally, compete globally.

Six phases take a learner from enrolment to a career, with something to show at every stage.

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Explore, train, develop, experience, certify, deploy and grow.
  1. P1

    Enrolment and orientation

    Outreach, counselling, aptitude identification and programme onboarding.

    Informed enrolment and motivation
  2. P2

    Teaching and training

    Instructional, classroom or virtual guided learning.

    Understanding and basic awareness
  3. P3

    Development and application

    Controlled practice, supervised tasks and project-based work.

    Operational capability
  4. P4

    Apprenticeship and experience

    Mentoring, internships, on-the-job learning and field execution.

    Functional proficiency
  5. P5

    Evaluation and certification

    Competency testing, certification, role matching and deployment.

    Verified skill and workforce placement
  6. P6

    Deployment and growth

    Jobs at home and overseas, freelancing, business setup, higher education and scholarships.

    Sustainable performance and professional growth
Strategic goals 2026 to 2030

What we have committed to deliver.

Eight goals with measurable targets, so communities, donors and partners can hold us to them.

10 to 15schools, libraries and learning centres

Expand education access

  • 50 to 70 scholarships a year
  • 20 to 30 mentorship programmes a year
8 to 12seminars and workshops a year

Strengthen social awareness

  • 4 to 6 awareness walks a year
  • 10 to 15 community events a year
3 to 5health centres or clinics

Improve healthcare access

  • 10 to 15 medical camps a year
  • 6 to 10 health education sessions a year
200 to 300people in income-generating activities

Promote economic empowerment

  • 4 to 6 job placement drives a year
  • 5 to 8 financial literacy sessions a year
300 to 500trained individuals deployed

Collaborate across sectors

  • 15 to 25 institutional partnerships
  • 2 to 4 joint initiatives a year
30 to 40technical and digital programmes

Develop skills and workforce

  • 25 to 35 soft skills workshops
  • 20 to 30 apprenticeship opportunities
1,000 to 1,500individuals and families supported

Welfare and social support

  • Seasonal welfare drives
  • Emergency assistance
2 to 3donor campaigns a year

Philanthropy and sustainability

  • Regular impact and transparency reports
  • Stronger governance systems

These figures are targets for 2026 to 2030 from our strategic plan. They are not results achieved to date.

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Our goal is clear: to build a self-reliant, skilled and globally competitive Pakistan where every individual can thrive and contribute.

Pakistan faces serious challenges: high youth unemployment, outdated training, weak entrepreneurial support and a growing digital divide. Since 2005 we have worked to bridge these gaps with quality education, modern skills, healthcare and earning opportunities.

Chairman's vision and message
Transparency

How the budget is allocated.

Integrity and accountability are core values. This is the planned share for each area of our work.

85%planned for programmes and people
  • Complementary and technical skills training20%
  • Welfare and philanthropy20%
  • Scholarships and financial assistance15%
  • Administration, management and promotion15%
  • Continuous research and development10%
  • Apprenticeships: entrepreneurship, freelancing, employability10%
  • Career counselling and placement5%
  • Certification and accreditation5%
Get involved

Meaningful change is possible when we share the work.

We welcome individuals, institutions, donors, volunteers and partners.

Donate

Fund a scholarship, a medical camp, a rashan drive or an interest-free loan for a small business.

Talk to us about giving

Volunteer

Teach, mentor, help at a medical camp or run a community awareness event.

Offer your time

Partner

For industry, academic institutions, healthcare providers, government and NGOs.

Start a partnership

Enrol

Join a training programme and follow a clear pathway toward a job or a business.

Ask about enrolment
  • Who can join?
  • Students and youth
  • Job seekers
  • Women and homemakers
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs and freelancers
  • Schools and institutions
  • Community groups
Contact us

Let us know how you would like to help, or how we can help you.

  • Phone and SMS+92 331 6322141
  • Websitewww.aanda.life
  • Head office
  • Registration office
  • Inquiry office
  • Account office
  • Admin office
  • Evaluation office

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