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Founded 2009 ยท Pakistan

Empowering
Lives Across
Pakistan

Research for Educational Assistance and Development โ€” working to end poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social inequality through education, healthcare, disaster relief, and skills development.

$450KRaised in 2022
30K+Flood Families
15+Years of Service
READ field work
Who We Are

Changing Lives Since 2009

READ (Research for Educational Assistance and Development) is a registered non-profit founded in 2009. With a focused approach spanning education, women's empowerment, skill development, emergency disaster relief, and healthcare, READ has made a measurable impact on communities throughout Pakistan.

Our journey started when a teenager made a failed attempt to take her own life because she had not eaten for days. We reacted quickly, paid her medical expenses, and she was saved. That moment defined our purpose โ€” we have never stopped since.

๐ŸŽฏ Mission

To work for humanity in all scopes of life โ€” alleviating suffering caused by disasters, providing education, emergency aid, and empowering women through training and development.

๐ŸŒŸ Vision

A world where poverty and lack of education no longer hold people back โ€” where every individual has an equal opportunity to succeed.

๐Ÿ’Ž Values

IntegrityInnovationInclusivenessEffectiveness
What We Do

Our Core Programs

Four pillars of impact working together to uplift the most vulnerable communities across Pakistan.

Education
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Education

READ believes education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. From basic literacy programs to university scholarships, we open doors that would otherwise remain shut.

  • 30+ annual scholarships (80% to women)
  • 10 scholarships at SZABIST Larkana ($1,000/student)
  • Learning Centers for flood-affected children in Sindh
  • Career counseling & digital skills workshops
Healthcare
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Healthcare

Access to quality healthcare is a basic right. READ organizes free medical camps, distributes medicines, and runs specialized health initiatives in underserved regions.

  • Health camps in District Badin & Jacobabad
  • ARI Centre at DHQ Hospital โ€” 2,391 patients treated
  • Pediatric, gynecology & ophthalmology services
  • Mobile blood labs & WASH sanitation projects
Disaster Relief
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Disaster Relief

When catastrophe strikes, READ is at the front lines. During the 2022 Pakistan floods, READ raised ~$350,000 and served thousands of families across 75 towns and villages.

  • 85,000 meals served during 2022 floods
  • Ration bags, clean water & hygiene kits
  • Emergency tent cities constructed in Sindh
  • Construction of 5 homes in Goth Sangi, Larkana
Skills Development
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Skills & Livelihoods

Sustainable impact means helping people stand on their own feet. READ invests in skills, entrepreneurship, and self-sustaining micro-projects that generate lasting income.

  • 5 sewing centers in Shikarpur District
  • Interest-free Saharo Rozgar micro-business loans
  • Auto-rickshaws & pushcarts handed to families
  • Sustainable village project with Heritage Foundation
Our Impact

Numbers That Matter

$450KTotal Raised in 2022
30,000Flood Families Served
85,000Meals Served in 2022
75Towns & Villages Reached
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30+ Scholarships Annually

80% awarded to women. Scholarships at SZABIST and individual grants to students across Pakistan.

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5,000+ Medical Patients

Free medicines provided to over 5,000 people. ARI Centre treated 2,391 patients in Jacobabad.

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5 Sewing Centers

Established in Shikarpur District empowering women with vocational skills and economic independence.

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Homes Built for Flood Victims

5 homes constructed in Goth Sangi, Larkana as part of READ's post-flood rebuilding mission.

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READ Learning Centre

Established in Nawabshah (District SBA) serving flood-affected children with quality education.

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10 Families Sponsored Monthly

Elderly, disabled, and widowed families receiving monthly allowances for medicines and food.

Real People, Real Change

Stories of Transformation

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Growing up, I was told to go to school, get good grades and not worry about money. READ gave me the support to pursue my degree in petroleum engineering. From district topper to engineer โ€” READ believed in me when it was hardest.

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Saddam RiazPetroleum Engineer ยท READ Scholar
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When I heard there was an organization teaching sewing, I thought there was a ray of hope. READ gave me a sewing machine for free. Now my whole neighborhood comes to me. My children go to school every day.

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ZainabSewing Center Graduate ยท Shikarpur
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Our nonprofit journey started when a teenager made a failed attempt to take her life because she was hungry for days. We reacted quickly, paid her medical expenses, and she was saved. That moment compelled us to dedicate everything.

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Irfan AhmedFounder & CEO ยท READ Pakistan
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During the 2022 floods, READ reached our village when no one else did. They brought food, medicine, clean water, and tents. They didn't just give us supplies โ€” they gave us the will to rebuild. We are standing because READ stood with us.

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Flood SurvivorGoth Sangi, District Larkana
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Be the Change You Want to See

Your support โ€” however large or small โ€” saves lives and opens doors. No donation is too small for us.

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Every rupee goes directly toward education, healthcare, disaster relief, and skills development for those who need it most.

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Volunteer

Join our field teams in Sindh, help run education sessions, assist in medical camps, or support our disaster relief operations.

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Partner With Us

Organizations, foundations, and CSR programs โ€” partner with READ to create large-scale, sustained impact across Pakistan.

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Reach Out to READ

Whether you want to donate, volunteer, partner, or learn more about our work โ€” we'd love to hear from you. Our team is based in Karachi and active across Sindh.

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Address377 Street 09, Quaid Block Precinct 02,
Bahria Town, Karachi, Pakistan
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Founded2009 ยท Serving Pakistan for 15+ Years

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