SHIFA Welfare Association (SHIFA)

About us

SHIFA Welfare Association (SHIFA) is a non-profit, youth-based, and women-led organization founded in January 2015. Registered under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies Ordinance 1961 in Sindh (DO/SW/JCD/VA-259) and Balochistan (RC/DG/PDMA/Plan/NGO/2022/305), SHIFA is dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities. Established by passionate youth, social leaders, and peacebuilders, SHIFA focuses on driving positive change through sustainable development initiatives.
Vision:
SHIFA aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, aiming to create a just, equitable, and prosperous future by addressing poverty, health, education, gender equality, water governance, food security, climate action, and peacebuilding.

Mission:
SHIFA works toward achieving the SDGs by empowering marginalized communities, promoting health and well-being, ensuring quality education, and fostering economic growth for women and youth.

SHIFA operates across diverse sectors, including:
• Healthcare and nutrition
• Education and gender equality
• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
• Emergency relief and disaster response
• Access to justice, child protection, and governance
• Peacebuilding, youth and women development, and minority rights

Projects:
SHIFA has implemented numerous projects across Sindh and Balochistan, focusing on child protection, electoral inclusion, peacebuilding, and emergency response. Notable projects include:
• Journey for the Change (CFEM): Combats child and early forced marriages through awareness and support services.
• Social, Political, and Electoral Inclusion of Women: Enhances marginalized groups' participation in governance.
• Bridging the Barriers - Inclusion of Transgender Community: Supports transgender inclusion in flood relief efforts.
• Walls for Peace: Promotes community acceptance through local initiatives like wall paintings.
• Emergency Support for 2022 Flood-Affected Population: Provides WASH and shelter services to flood victims.

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