Project history

Every project since 1992.

The full record from Bunyad’s project register: 251 projects across 16 areas of work, with donors, years, districts and beneficiaries.

Projects statistics, 1992–2025

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Literacy Projects4,972 Centers and 311,138 Beneficiaries65 projects ▾

Sr. #	Project Name	Year(s)	Donor	District(s)	Type	Beneficiaries
1	Hafizabad Literacy Promotion Programme (HLPP)	1992	NET.COM	Hafizabad	NFE (ALC)	800
2	Southern Literacy Programme (SLPP)	1992	LGRD	Multan	NFE (ALC)	500
3	Alif Laam Meem (ILM)	1993	UNICEF	Hafizabad	NFBE	100
4	Alif Laam Meem (ILM)	1993	UNICEF	Hafizabad	NFBE	20
5	Community Literacy Promotion Programme	1993	NET.COM	Hafizabad	NFE (ALC)	200
6	Alif Laam Meem (ILM)	1994	UNICEF	Hafizabad	NFBE	200
7	Alif Laam Meem (ILM)	1994	UNICEF	Multan	NFBE	200
8	NFBE	1994	Rotary Club/ Bunyad	Multan	NFBE	7
9	Alif Laam Meem (ILM)	1995	UNDP/Bunyad	Multan	NFBE	40
10	Alif Laam Meem (ILM)	1996-98	PDP/MSU	Lahore	NFBE	100
11	Non-Formal Secondary Education	1997	CIDA	Hafizabad & Multan	NFE	90
12	Non- Formal Primary Education (BLCC)	Mar.97 to Feb. 05	Pakistan Literacy Commission (PLC)	Hafizabad & Multan	NFE	136
13	Non- Formal Education (Girls)	1998-99	CIDA	Hafizabad & Multan	NFE	40
14	Non-Formal Adult Education For Females	1999	UNESCO	Lahore	NFE (Adult Literacy)	6
15	Education Sector Reforms Assistance	1999	USAID	Sialkot/Daska	NFE (ALC)	100
16	Non-Formal Secondary Education	1999	CIDA	Hafizabad & Multan	NFE	90
17	Bunyad School System	2001	Bunyad	Lahore, Sialkot & Hafizabad	Formal Education	20
18	Hafizabad Community School	15 June,01 to Dec.03	Trust Voluntary Organization	Hafizabad	NFE	50
19	Adult Literacy	July 2002 to Jan. 03	Pakistan Literacy Commission (PLC)	Wazirabad	NFE (ALC)	35
20	Youth & Adolescent	2002 to 2003	UNICEF	Sialkot		250
21	Adult Literacy Project	2002			NFE (ALC)	78
22	Higher Education Link up	2002				78
23	Voicing of the Poor	July,2002 to June 2003	District Government & Social Welfare Punjab	Daska	NFE	30
24	Female Adult Literacy project	May,03 to April 04	NCHD	Kot Momin, Bhalwaal (Sargodha)	NFE (ALC)	50
25	Education Sector Reforms Assistance	2003 to 2005	USAID	Daska, Silakot	NFE (ALC)	200
26	Alt Literacy	2004-05	City District Govt.	Muzaffargarh	NFE (ALC)	10
27	Adult Literacy	2004-05	City District Govt.	Sialkot	NFE (ALC)	50
28	Adult Literacy	2004-05	City District Govt.	Ferozewala	NFE (ALC)	20
29	Adult Literacy	2004-05	City District Govt.	Lahore	NFE (ALC)	12
30	Adult Literacy	2004-05	City District Govt.	Multan((shujabad)	NFE (ALC)	20
31	Adult literacy	2004-05	City District Govt.	Rawalpindi	NFE (ALC)	38
32	Adult Literacy	2004-05	City District Govt	Sheikhupura	NFE (ALC)	25
33	Adult Literacy	2004-05	City District Govt.	Shujabad	NFE (ALC)	39
34	Non-Formal Education	2004-05	City District Govt.	Hafizabad	NFE	10
35	Adult Literacy	2004-05	City District Govt.	Shujabad	NFE (ALC)	35
36	Non-Formal Adult Education For Females	2004	NCHD	Lahore	NFE (ALC)	50
37	Non- Formal Adult Education for Females	2004	UNESCO	Lahore	NFE (ALC)	30
38	Non- Formal Education	2004-05	City District Govt.	Lahore	NFE	20
39	Non-Formal Education	2004-05	City District Govt.	Shujabad	NFE	26
40	Non –Formal Education	2004-05	Bait-Ul-Mal	Lahore	NFE	5
41	ALC & NFPE	2007-09	Literacy Department Punjab	Khushab, Mandi Baha-Ud-Din, Lahore, Gujrat, FSD & RWP.	NFE (Adult Literacy and NFPE)	80
42	Z.H Centers	June, 07 May, 08	Noor Zaman/Noor Centers	Lahore	NFE	30
43	Basic Education Community School (BLCC & PASS)	2008 to date	National Education Foundation (NEF)	Multan & Hafizabad	NFPE	124
44	Non-Formal Metric	2008 to date	Hadi Trust	Hafizabad & Rahim Yar Khan	NFE	3
45	Middle School for Girls	2006-07	PCP/ Philanthropic	Bagh (AJK)	Infrastructure development	6
46	Female Functional Literacy	2007	ESCAP/ NRSP	Hafizabad & Multan	Functional Literacy	24
47	Education Sector Reform Assistance	2005 to 2007	USAID	Daska (Sialkot)	NFE (ALC)	100
48	Bunyad School System	Jan. to Dec. 2000	Punjab Education Foundation	Hafizabad Constructed school	Formal School support	1
49	NCHD	May, 03 to April, 04	NCHD	Lahore	NFE	50
50	One Million Lights	August 2010 to to-date	OML (Private Donor)	Rahim Yar Khan, Muzaffargarh, Multan, Hafizabad, Khushab and M B Din	NFPE & Adult Literacy	175
51	Punjab Middle Schooling Project	Jan 1999 to Dec 2001	PMSP
52	Mobile Based literacy Programme – 1	2009	UNESCO	LHR, Hafizabad and Sialkot	Female Literacy	10
53	Mobile Based literacy Programme – 2	2010	UNESCO	LHR, Hafizabad, Mandi bhu Din and Sialkot	Female Literacy	50
54	Mobile Based literacy Programme – 3	15th Feb 2012 – 25th Nov 2012	UNESCO	Rahim yar Khan, Muzzafer garh, Multan, khanewal,Sialkot	Female Literacy	50
55	Expanding & Replicating SDG-4 With Young Women and Adolescent	December 12 to 2022	KNCU	LHR, Hafizabad, Khushab , RYK	Adult Education	238
56	Resumption of Education in Flood Affected Areas	2010-12	UNICEF	Rajanpur	TLC	84
57	Fatima Fertilizer Project- CSR	March 2014 to Continue	Fatima Group	Sher Garh, Silanwali, Sargodha	NFE Literacy	3
58	Adult Education Center	2013	Self	MZG	Adult Literacy	2
59	ALC	2014	BLCC	Tatly Lahore	Adult Literacy	1
60	Core Literacy		PMI- BLCC	sahiwal	Adult Literacy	4
61	Children Access to Education in Cotton Production Area	Oct-2020-jan-2022	ILO	Khair Pur Tamiwali Bahawal Pur	NFE	32
62	Provide Functional Litercay to Brick Kiln Workers	April-2021 to Nov-2021	ILO	Sialkot	Functional Literacy	65
63	Adult Literacy	2014 to date	Fatima fazal	Sher Garh Sargodha	Adult Literacy	1
64	Empowering Young Rural Women for SDG4	2023-	KNCU	LHR, Hafizabad, Khushab , RYK	Adult Education	24
65	Afghan Refugess Project	2023	ASPBAE	Mianwali	Adult Education	5
Total Beneficiaries					4,972	311,138

Education Projects1921 Centers and 428,444 beneficiaries36 projects ▾

Sr. #	Project Name	Year(s)	Donor	District(s)	Type	Beneficiaries
1	CFS Community Friendly Schools	2006-2009	UNICEF/Edu. District	R.Y Khan & Muzaffargh	Improving quality	70
2	Fatima School	2001	UNICEF	Hafizabad	Formal system for out of children school.	1
3	School	2010	Self/Donations	Hafizabad	Formal system for out of children school.	1
4	Fatima Middle school	2007	Self/Donation	ICE/Lahore	Formal system for out of children school.	1
5	Sustained Schools	2000	Community Ownership	Sialkot	Managed by Communities	16
6	Peer Educators	2007-	UNICEF	R.Y Khan/Muzgarh		120
7	Resuming Education for Children in Flood Affected Areas	2010-11	UNICEF	R.Y Khan/Muzgarh	Resuming Education for Children in Flood Affected Areas	65
8	Community Learning Centers	2010-todate	UNESCO	Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Muzzafargarh, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahaudin	Adult Education/Formal Education/Skill	20
9	Construction of Building of 3 Public School after Flood	2010-11	Bunyad	Muzzafargarh	Construction	3
10	Construction of Building of 2 Public School after Flood	2010-11	Grammar Aid	Rahim Yar Khan	Constrution	1
11	Universal Primary Education	Jan.99 to Dec. 2002	UNICEF	Sialkot	Enrollment(school)	600
12	Universal Primary Education	Aug.2000 to Sep.01	UNICEF	Murree/Kotli Sattian	Enrollment of children into School (Villages)	117
13	Universal Primary Education	2002	UNICEF	Sialkot	Children Enrollment
14	ILM Idea Project	2014	DAI	Khan pur	UPF	335
15	ILM Idea Project	2014	DAI	Khan pur	Education For OOSC	10
16	EVS School	2014- todate	PEAF	Multan	Education for children involved in Child Labour	5
17	UPE Under Sejong Project	2012 to 13	KNCU	Lahore, Hafizabad	UPE Enrolment	2
18	NCHD	May,03 to July, 03	NCHD	Raheem Yar Khan	Enrollment
19	School in Moddel Villagees	2011-todate	PEF/PDMA	Rsjan pur, Layyah, RYK	Formal education in flood affected areas	4
20	BECS	2008	NEF	Hafizabad/Multan	Formal system for out of children school	142
21	Resumption of education of Flood affected areas	2010 to 2012	UNICEFF	Rajanpur	Formal system for out of children school
22	BSS	2015 TO DATE	BLCC	Multan	Foraml Education	1
23	NSP-Phase 6	April 2015 to date	PEF	Layyah , Mandi Bahu- Din , Multan	Foraml Education	15
24	PSSP	April2017 to date	PEF	Hafizabad, Khushab, Rahim Yar Khan		32
25	Computer Cenetr	June-2017 to date	National Bank , BLCC	Lahore Head Office	Computer Education	1
26	Day care Center	11-May-2015 to May-2016	Day care Development	Rahim Yar Khan	ECCE	1
27	Sakura School	March-2018 to date	BLCC	Rahim Yar Khan	Rahim Yar Khan	1
28	Empowering girls and women through basic education & Lifelong Learning	October -17 to April-18	Good Neighbor International	Lahore , hafizabad, Khushab	NFE( Girls )	24
29	Expanding & Replicating DSG 4 With Young Women and Adolescent	September -18 to March-19	Good Neighbor International	Lahore , hafizabad, Khushab	NFE( Girls )	24
30	NFBE	February 19- Dec-2020	ARC	RYK-BWP-LHR	NFBE	110
31	Non Formal Education	July-2020- Feb-2021	Good Neighbor International	Lahore , hafizabad, Khushab	NFE( Girls )	24
32	Children Access to Education in Cotton Production Area	Oct-2020-jan-2022	ILO	Khair Pur Tamiwali Bahawal Pur	NFE	32
33	Children Access to Education in Cotton Production Area	May-2022 to June-2023	ILO	Khair Pur Tamiwali Bahawal Pur	NFE	10
34	Support to National Capacity Building to Realize Girls’ Right to Education	May-22	UNESCO	Ahmed Pur East , Bahawalpur	NFE	10
35	Child Center	2021-22	BLCC	Field District	NFE	6
36	Library Corner	2021-22	BLCC	Field District		117
Total Beneficiaries					1921	428,444

Bunyad Digital Hubs20 Hubs and 16,690 Beneficiaries6 projects ▾

Project Name	Year	Donor	District(s)	No. of Hubs	Beneficiaries
Digital Literacy for Girls	2017–2018	Code for Pakistan	Lahore, Hafizabad, Muzaffargarh	3	180
Digital Inclusion for Women	2019	British Council	Lahore	1	320
Digital Hubs Expansion Program	2021–2022	BLCC	Multan, Bahawalpur, Sialkot	4	4,500
ICT & Youth Skills Training	2023	ILO (International Labour Organization)	Bahawalpur	1	320
Community-Based Digital Hubs	2023–2024	UNICEF	Lodhran, Khanewal, Khushab	3	2,570
Digital Skills & Advocacy	2024–2025	BLCC	All Bunyad Field Districts	8	8,800
Total				20	16,690

Mobile Rickshaw Libraries21 Center with 29,269 Beneficiaries4 projects ▾

Project Name	Year	Donor	District(s)	No. of Libraries	Beneficiaries
Mobile Rickshaw Library	2014 to Date	KNCU	Lahore, Hafizabad, Khushab, Rahim Yar Khan	6	9,805
Mobile Rickshaw Library	2021 to Date	ILO	Bahawalpur	1	11,000
Mobile Rickshaw Library	2021–2022	BLCC	Field Districts	7	5,924
Mobile Rickshaw Library	2022–2023	BLCC	Field Districts	7	2,540
Total				21	29,269

Training of Teachers223,031 Beneficiaries3 projects ▾

1	Bunyad Project Trainings	2004-2019	Project wise Donor	LHR, HFZ, KHB, SKT, RYK, MTN, LHY, RJP, BWP	Capacity Building of Teachers	215,169
2	Training of Teachers	2020-2021	BLCC	LHR, HFZ, KHB, SKT, RYK, MTN, LHY, RJP, BWP	Capacity Building of Teachers	2,533
3	Training of Teachers	2021-2022	BLCC	LHR, HFZ, KHB, SKT, RYK, MTN, LHY, RJP, BWP	Capacity Building of Teachers	3,419
4	Training of Teachers	2022-2023	BLCC	LHR, HFZ, KHB, SKT, RYK, MTN, LHY, RJP, BWP	Capacity Building of Teachers	1,910
Total						223,031

Women Empowerment366,846 Beneficiaries17 projects ▾

Project Name	Donor	District(s)	Beneficiaries
Empowerment of Women	ILO	Shujabad, Hafizabad	2,500
WEPA (Phase 1 & 2)	UNESCO / INEAQ	Hafizabad	975
Rural Women’s Empowerment	Cardiff University	Natt, Tej Garh (Lahore)	150
Musalihat Anjuman for Gender Justice	UNDP & Local Govt	Bahawalpur	10,000
Supporting Women Participation Project	UNDP / NADRA	Hafizabad, Multan, Sialkot, Pishin, BWP	25,000
Women Voter Education	UNDP	Hafizabad	10,000
WEC (Skills Program)	ILO	Hafizabad, Multan	600
Women Empowerment & Literacy	UNESCO	Lahore, Hafizabad	1,650
Legal Literacy for Gender Justice	UNDP	Multan, Jehlum	40,000
Democratization Project	UNDP	Hafizabad, Pishin, Sialkot	267,000
Rehabilitation of Destitute Women	Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal	Multan	40
Skill for Marketing	PSDF	Muzaffargarh	203
Skill for Employability	PSDF	Bahawalnagar, Chishtian	552
Women Empowerment (Core Literacy & Skill)	PMI	Sahiwal	100
Women Empowerment Program	KNCU / BLCC / Rah-e-Mishal	Lahore, Hafizabad, Khushab, RYK, Multan	6,000+
Women Empowerment – Fatima Fazal	Fatima Fazal	Sher Garh (Sargodha)	280
Ghazala Vocational Center	BLCC	Lahore HQ	250
Grand Total			366,846

Micro Credit Females34,289 Beneficiaries9 projects ▾

1	Micro-Credit	1998-2001	Women Development Division (WDD)	Muzaffargarh, Multan, Sargodha, Arifwala, Jam Pur, Sheikhupura, Lahore	Credit	3,000
2	Khushali Bank Project	2004	Khushhali Bank	Sialkot, Hafizabad, Sheikhupura, Sargodha, Layyah, & M. Baha-Ud-Din	CO’s for micro-credit formation	2,370
3	Credit for Rural Women Empowerment	2004	WDD	Shujabad, Lahore, Pakpattan, Multan, Hafizabad, Sheikhupura, Sargodha & Layyah	CO’s	886
4	Micro-Credit	2002 to 2004	PPAF	Kabirwala, Lahore & Shujabad	CO’s	1,500
5	Credit for Rural Women Empowerment	2004	PPAF	Shujabad, Lahore, Pakpattan, Multan & Hafizabad	CO’s/micro credit & enterprise	1,428
6	Micro Credit	2005-12	PPAF	Hafizabad, Multan, Lahore, Pakpattan, Shujabad	CO’s/micro credit & enterprise	10,250
7	Micro Credit	2011-12	Orix Leasing	Sialkot	CO’s/micro credit & enterprise	325
8	Livelihood (PSDF)	2012	PPAF	Alipur		5,413
9	Interest Free Loan (IFL-Scheme)	July-2014 to date	PPAF	Muzaffargarh	Micro Finance	2,960
10	Bunyad Development Foundation	2012 to 2022	BDF	LHR, HFZ, SKT, MTN	Micro Finance	6,157
Total						34289

Child Protection & Rehabilitation746,341 Beneficiaries17 projects ▾

Project Name	Donor	District(s)	Beneficiaries
Training & Education for Carpet Weaving Children	ILO-IPEC	Hafizabad & Sheikhupura	420
Elimination of Child Labour from Soccer Ball Industry	ILO/IPEC	Sialkot	6,019
TECC-II for Carpet Weaving Children	ILO-IPEC	Sheikhupura, Sialkot & Narowal	360
Teachers’ Training for Child Labour Awareness	ILO & Bait-ul-Mal	All Provinces	200
Combating Child Labour – Carpet Weaving	ILO-IPEC	Sheikhupura & Hafizabad	3,850
Hazardous Child Labour – Surgical Industry	ILO-IPEC	Sialkot	1,087
Bonded Labour Elimination – Brick Kilns	ILO	Lahore	827
Child Bonded Labour – Brick Kilns	UNICEF	Lahore	1,500
Street Working Children	UNESCO	Lahore	1,050
Registration at Birth (RAB)	UNICEF	Sialkot	14,000
Advocacy Against Child Labour	UNICEF	Sialkot, Sheikhupura	3,450
Child Rights in Cotton Farming Area	UNICEF & Plan Int.	Rahim Yar Khan	80,000
Improving Adolescent Lives in Pakistan	UNICEF	RYK & BWP	337,415
Empowering Girls & Women through Education	Good Neighbor International	Lahore, Hafizabad	720
Integrated Child & Bonded Labour Elimination	Labour Dept. Punjab	Hafizabad, Sialkot, RYK	21,420
Early Childhood Education	UNICEF	RYK, Muzaffargarh	4,015
Community-Based Child Protection & WASH	UNICEF	RYK, Muzaffargarh	2,516
Total Beneficiaries			746,341

Health & Prevention407,210 Beneficiaries20 projects ▾

Project Name	Donor	District(s)	Beneficiaries
Green Star / Reproductive Health	PESCRP	Lahore	10,000
Reproductive Health	FPAP	Taj Garh, Lahore	200
World Population Awareness	World Bank	Punjab (General)	–
Reproductive Health	World Population Foundation	Hafizabad, Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura, Multan, Sialkot, Khanewal, Lahore, Sargodha, Gujranwala	17,500
Family Health Clinic	Bunyad	Charar Pind, Lahore	15,000
Family Health Clinic	FPAP	Village Tejgarh, Lahore	15,000
Family Health Awareness	Bunyad	Sharipura, Lahore	12,000
Women Health Project	ADB & Health Dept Punjab	Hafizabad	1,400
Mother & Newborn Health	USAID	Gujjar Khan, Bosan Town (Multan)	40,000
Save Mother & Newborn	PAIMAN/USAID	Rawalpindi, Gujar Khan	4,969
WASH Awareness	UNICEF	Rajanpur	49,000
My Zindagi Health Care	Samsung & Bunyad	Lahore, Multan	1,000
Hepatitis B, C Screening	BLCC + THF	9 Districts incl. LHR, HFZ, SKT, RYK	5,306
Hand Pumps Installation	Local Donors	10 Districts incl. LHR, HFZ, MTN	17,800
Mental Health Camps	BLCC + MIND	Hafizabad	197,915
Women Health Sessions	BLCC	Field Districts	1,880
Handwashing Awareness	BLCC	Field Districts	5,552
Nutrition Awareness	BLCC	Field Districts	4,016
First Aid Training	BLCC	Field Districts	2,448
Small Families Campaign	BLCC	Field Districts	842
Total Beneficiaries			407,210

Community Development3410 Centers and 128,546 Beneficiaries16 projects ▾

Sr. #	Project Name	Year	Donor	District/Geographical Area	Type	No of Centers	Beneficiaries
1	Participatory Development Programme (PDP)	1996-99	SAP-MSW	Sheikhupura	NFBE	85	2,700
2	Social Action Programme (SAP)	1996	World Bank	Hafizabad, Multan & Lahore	CBO’s Comdev…	45	22,500 CBO’s
3	Punjab Ground Water Consultancy	Aug. 2000 to Dec. 2001	Punjab Govt. & World Bank	Sargodha, Sheikhupura, Lahore & Muzaffargarh	Committees Women	300	500
4	Citizen Community Board	2004	Zilla Government	Lahore	Infrastructure development	13	4,485 Villages
5	Community Learning Centers (CLC’s)	1997-1999	UNESCO	Sialkot, Lahore, Khanewaal, Muzaffargarh, Hafizabad	CLC	2500	62,500
6	Elimination of Worst Form of Child Labor From Surgical Instrument (TBP)	2005 to 2008	ILO	Sialkot	NFE	90	3,230
7	Bunyad FIFA Project	2007-08	ILO-IPEC & FIFA	Sialkot	Formal School & Vocational Center	1	464
8	Youth Groups	2007-09	UNICEF	R.Y Khan	Youth	153	2,940
9	Community Mobilization	2006	PPAF		Community Mobilization		97
10	Community Learning Centers	2007	Community Ownership / UNESCO	Multan, Hafizabad, Khanewal, Khushab, M.B.Din, Lahore		30	9,000
11	Community Learning Centers	2006-	Community Ownership / UNESCO	R.Y Khan, Muzaffargarh	Owned by community	40
12	Community Learning Centers for Learning & Earning	2006-07	UNESCO	Rahim Yar Khan, Muzaffargarh, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad, Multan	Formal education, Skill & vocational, computer edu	15	836
13	CCB	2004	Zilla Govt	Lahore	CCB	13	4,485
14	CCB Project	2007-08	DTCE UNDP	Sialkot	CCB	124	2,604 Union Councils
15	Bunyad FIFA Project	2007-08	FIFA	Sialkot	NFE (Children)	1	464
16	AWAZ II	2023	British Council	Hafizabad, Sialkot	Advocacy		11,741
Grand Total						3,410	128,546

Environment Water/Sanitation135,968 Beneficiaries11 projects ▾

Sr. #	Project Name	Year	Donor	District	Type	No of Centers
1	Integrated Sanitation & Farming System	2000	UNICEF	Punjab		2 Villages
2	Solid Waste Management	2000	Punjab Govt.	Lahore
3	Women & Ground Water	2000	SCRAP/World Bank/GOP	Sargodha / M D Bahaudin	Rural women water, empowering them with alternatives of Dev
4	Solid Waste	2001	Environment Department	Lahore		30 Household
5	Solid Waste Management Latrines	2007-09	UNICEF	R.Y Khan		1700 + 300
6	Provision of Clean Drinking Water	Oct-16	PMI	Sahiwal, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Kotri	Hand Pump Installation & Awareness Session on Clean Drinking Water
7	Provision of Clean Drinking Water	Sep 2017 – Jan 2018	PMI	Sahiwal, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Kotri, Mardan	Hand Pump Installation & Awareness Session on Clean Drinking Water
8	Tree Plantation	2021-22	BLCC	All Field District	Value Added
9	Use of Toilet	2021-22	BLCC	All Field District	Value Added
10	Awareness on Environment	2021-22	BLCC	All Field District	Value Added
11	Various Awareness Sessions	2021-22	BLCC	All Field District	Value Added
Grand Total						135,968

Environment Agriculture7700 Beneficiaries1 projects ▾

Sr. #	Project Name	Year	Donor	District	Type	No of Centers	Beneficiaries
1	Agriculture / Environment / Awareness	July 2000 to July 2002	Government of the Punjab	Lahore	Awareness	1	7,700
Grand Total							7,700

Governance18,450 Beneficiaries5 projects ▾

Sr. #	Project Name	Year	Donor	District	Type	Beneficiaries
1	Constructed Offices	2021-22	BLCC	LHR, HFZ, KHB, RYK, MTN, SKT	Value Added	560
2	Legal Rights	2021-22	BLCC	All Field District	Value Added	2,814
3	Birth Registration	2021-22	BLCC	All Field District	Value Added	4,168
4	CNIC	2021-22	BLCC	All Field District	Value Added	3,664
5	Child Abuse & Rights	2021-22	BLCC	All Field District	Value Added	7,244
Grand Total						18,450

Awareness & Lobbying250,632 Beneficiaries9 projects ▾

Sr. #	Project Name	Year	Donor	District	Type	Beneficiaries
1	Punjab Literacy Watch Networking	1999-2000	UNESCO	Hafizabad, Lahore & Sialkot	Advocacy	8,000
2	Awareness Raising Hazardous Occupation	1999	UNICEF	Sialkot	Advocacy	100,000
3	NCHD	May, 03 to July, 03	NCHD	Raheem Yar Khan	Enrollment	115,714
4	Writing the Wrong	2008	ASPBAE	Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore & Quetta	Awareness Raising for AE	3,000
5	Special Services Agreement	18 June, 03 to 17 Dec. 03	UNICEF	Punjab	Third Party Monitoring MICS
6	Pakistan Education Watch	2007–2010	UNESCO		Awareness
7	Celebration of Days	2021–22	BLCC	All Field District	Value Added	22,038
8	Exposure Visit	2021–22	BLCC	All Field District	Value Added	895
9	Live Stock Training	2021–22	BLCC	All Field District	Value Added	985
Grand Total						250,632

Disaster33,874 Beneficiaries5 projects ▾

Sr. #	Project Name	Year	Donor	District	Type	No of Centers	Beneficiaries
1	COVID-19 – Pandemic	2020 to Date	Local Donor	LHR, HFZ, KHB, RYK, MZG	Rashan Distribution	4,200	25,800
2	Report Emergency Response Cooperation (ERCP) – Cash for Work	2022	Good Neighbors International (GNI)	Rajanpur, RYK, Layyah		12	4,374
3	Flood Relief & Rehabilitation (34 TLC)	2021–22	BLCC	All Field District	Value Added	34	1,360
4	Cooperation for Humanitarian Response	2023	Chinese	Khushab		6	1,260
5	Transgender Inclusion in Flood	2023	Peace & Justice	RYK	Advocacy		1,080
Grand Total							33,874

Research and Publication5025 Total27 projects ▾

Sr. #	Project Name	Year	Donor	District	Type	Detail
1	Evaluation Study	2007	Elementary Education Foundation (NWFP)	Mansehra, Malakand & Swat (NWFP)	Evaluation
2	Guide/Manual for Community Learning Centers	2001
3	NGO Directory for NFBE NGOs	2008
4	Independent Monitoring, “Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey”		UNICEF	Punjab & Balochistan	Research
5	Protection Assessment among Afghan Refugees and Host Community Children	2003		Rawalpindi, Lahore & Islamabad	Research
6	The Gender Divide in Education	2003		Punjab	Research
7	Impact Assessment of Project on Elimination of Child Labour (Soccer Ball)	2003		Sialkot	Research
8	Impact Evaluation of Social Protection Programme (Soccer Ball Industry)	2003		Sialkot	Research
9	Taking Control – Women Emerge from Poverty	2000	ASPBAE		Research
10	Consequences of Literacy – Female Literacy Program in Rural Punjab	2002	UNICEF	Rural Punjab	Research
11	Life Long Learning to Promote Gender Equality in CLCs	2002	UNESCO	Rural Punjab	Research
12	Impact of Literacy Programmes	2002		Hafizabad	Research
13	Literacy Empowering Community for EFA	2003	UNESCO		Research
14	The Gender Divide in Education	2003		Punjab	Research
15	Protection Assessment among Afghan Refugees and Host Communities Children	2003		Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad	Research
16	SAP Survey	1994–1996	MSU	Multan, Lahore, Hafizabad	Survey	45 villages
17	Follow-up Study of NFPE-ILM Center	1994–1996	Social Work Dept., Punjab University	Hafizabad, Lahore		Universe 92 learning centers
18	Study of Children Involved in Carpet Weaving	1994–1996	PCMEA	Kalokay (Sheikhupura)	Study	171 respondents (TECC)
19	Study of BLCC Saving Credit Programme	1997–1998	Social Work Department	Hafizabad
20	Study of SMC in District DGK, Gujranwala	1998	Education Dept., Punjab CMSH	DGK, Gujranwala	Study	150 SMCs
21	Social Protection Programme of Children (Soccer Ball)	2003–2006	UEC-ILO	Sialkot	Study
22	Third Party Independent Monitoring of MICS	2003–2006		Quetta
23	HASP – Study on HIV/AIDS		CIDA	Khushab, Multan, Lahore		Drug use among males & female sex workers
24	Student Assessment of Commercial Seminar Exploitation of Children	2005		Lahore		Children of brick kilns
25	Implementation Evaluation of Female Adult Literacy Project		ESPA			5,000 women (age 15–25)
26	Consequences of Health – Study on Female Literacy	2002	UNICEF			Dr. Riffat Farukh
27	Women Organization Foundation (PPSCDP)	2001	World Bank	Lahore, Sargodha, Muzaffargarh, Mandi Bahauddin, Shahdara	Baseline Survey	Awareness about PPSGDP
Grand Total						5025

Beneficiaries and milestones, 1992–2025

Literacy

Empowering Through Basic Literacy

Launched large-scale adult literacy campaigns, especially for women.
Established non-formal education centers across Punjab.
Trained local facilitators to conduct literacy classes.
Integrated life skills and rights awareness into curriculum.

Non-Formal Education

Bridging Education Gaps

Set up community-based education centers for out-of-school children.
Focused on flexible learning hours to include working children.
Curriculum aligned with national education standards.
Supported transition to formal schooling.

Formal Education

Sustained Learning for All

Supported formal schools in underserved areas.
Provided training and materials to improve school performance.
Enrolled children from vulnerable communities.
Advocated for girls’ education in remote districts.

Sustained Schools

Supporting Community-Based Formal Education

Provided long-term operational support to community and low-cost private schools.
Ensured continuity in learning through teacher training and learning materials.
Monitored student progress and school improvement plans.
Worked closely with School Management Committees (SMCs) to enhance governance and accountability.

Libraries

Enriching Communities Through Access to Books

Established libraries in schools, community centers, and public spaces to promote reading habits.
Curated age-appropriate books and learning materials for children, youth, and adults.
Introduced mobile library initiatives like the Mobile Rickshaw Library for hard-to-reach areas.

College

Advancing Youth Through Higher Education

Supported enrollment of underprivileged youth into colleges across Punjab.
Provided academic counseling, career guidance, and mentoring for college students.
Facilitated scholarships and financial aid for deserving students.
Promoted gender equity by encouraging girls’ access to higher education.

Mobile Rickshaw Library

Taking Knowledge to Every Doorstep

Operated mobile libraries to reach children in remote, underserved, and brick kiln communities.
Promoted reading habits through rotating books and engaging storytelling sessions.
Offered an innovative learning platform for out-of-school children and working youth.

IT / Digital Hub

Bridging the Digital Divide

Established fully-equipped Digital Hubs to provide ICT access in rural and low-income urban areas.
Trained youth and women in computer literacy, basic coding, and online navigation.
Offered access to online learning platforms, e-government services, and digital resources.

Financial Literacy

Empowering Through Financial Education

Conducted financial literacy training for women, youth, and low-income households.
Educated communities on budgeting, saving, and responsible spending.
Introduced participants to basic banking, mobile wallets, and digital finance tools.
Helped women entrepreneurs manage micro-loans and small-scale businesses effectively.

Child Rights

Protecting Our Future

Conducted awareness campaigns on child protection laws.
Rescued and rehabilitated children from hazardous labor.
Supported child-friendly spaces and learning corners.
Trained community child protection committees.

Women Empowerment / Adult Education

Empowering Women Through Knowledge

Combined literacy training with livelihood skills.
Delivered awareness on health, hygiene, and legal rights.
Built self-confidence and leadership capacity in women.
Promoted gender equality through community advocacy.

Micro Credits (Female)

Economic Empowerment for Women

Provided small loans to women entrepreneurs.
Focused on self-employment and sustainable income.
Linked financial support with vocational training.
Encouraged collective savings and accountability.

Environment (Agriculture, Water & Sanitation)

Sustainable Community Development

Installed hand pumps in water-scarce areas.
Promoted clean drinking water and sanitation.
Trained farmers on eco-friendly agricultural practices.
Implemented kitchen gardening for nutrition and income.

Life Skills Based Education (LSBE)

Educating the Whole Child

Conducted LSBE programs on health, hygiene, and decision-making.
Trained youth on reproductive health and personal safety.
Integrated LSBE into both formal and non-formal schools.
Partnered with public and private stakeholders for outreach.

Flood Relief / Disaster Response

Resilience in Crisis

Set up Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) in flood-hit areas.
Distributed emergency relief including food, clothing, and medicine.
Conducted rescue and recovery training with local agencies.
Enabled continuity of education during and after disasters.

Kitchen Gardening

Promoting Food Security at Home

Trained rural women and families in home-based vegetable cultivation.
Promoted organic farming methods using recycled water and compost.
Improved household nutrition by enabling access to fresh produce.
Reduced food expenses and enhanced self-sufficiency in remote areas.

Health & Preventions

Promoting Community Wellbeing

Organized large-scale health awareness campaigns across Punjab.
Conducted medical screenings for Hepatitis B & C, tuberculosis, and malnutrition.
Implemented maternal and child health education sessions.
Distributed hygiene kits and conducted WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) training.

Rescue 1122

Emergency Preparedness Training

Trained community members in basic first aid and emergency response techniques.
Collaborated with Rescue 1122 to deliver workshops on disaster risk reduction.
Conducted simulation exercises for fire, flood, and earthquake preparedness.
Focused on equipping school staff and students with life-saving skills.

Minds Camp (Epileptic Patients)

Mental Health & Epilepsy Awareness

Organized specialized medical camps to support individuals with epilepsy and neurological conditions.
Provided free consultations, diagnosis, and treatment through professional neurologists.
Raised awareness about epilepsy stigma, myths, and rights of patients.

Female Health Awareness

Empowering Women’s Health Choices

Conducted awareness sessions on menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, and family planning.
Distributed hygiene kits and educational material in rural and underserved areas.
Engaged local Lady Health Workers (LHWs) and midwives for community-based sessions.

Exposure Visits

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Organized educational and vocational field trips for students, youth, and community leaders.
Facilitated visits to model schools, libraries, digital hubs, and successful local enterprises.
Enhanced practical learning, broadened perspectives, and built confidence in participants.
Encouraged exchange of best practices and cross-community collaboration.

Bunyad Teacher’s Training

Building Capacities for Quality Learning

Trained educators across formal and non-formal education systems to ensure child-friendly teaching methods.
Workshops focused on inclusive education, child psychology, gender sensitivity, and multi-grade teaching.
Integrated digital literacy, classroom management, and activity-based learning into training modules.

Publications

Documenting Knowledge & Impact

Developed and published training manuals, literacy primers, IEC materials, and research reports.
Produced publications on adult literacy, non-formal education, child rights, gender, and governance.
Created content in local languages to ensure accessibility and wider understanding.

Governance

Promoting Participation & Transparency

Strengthened local governance through training sessions on rights, roles, and responsibilities of community-based organizations.
Facilitated formation and capacity building of school management committees (SMCs) and parent-teacher councils (PTCs).

Awareness & Lobbying

Advocacy for Rights & Inclusion

Conducted large-scale awareness campaigns on literacy, child rights, women’s empowerment, and health.
Engaged media, local influencers, and religious leaders to shape public opinion on education and social justice.
Lobbied with policymakers and government stakeholders for pro-people legislation and inclusive policy frameworks.
Organized seminars, community meetings, and rallies to amplify the voices of the underserved.
Developed advocacy material including newsletters, posters, documentaries, and social media outreach.

Hand Pumps

Access to Clean Water in Rural Areas

Installed thousands of hand pumps to ensure clean drinking water in underserved villages.
Focused on schools, learning centers, and health units lacking access to safe water.
Empowered local communities with water access close to home, reducing the burden on women and children.
Partnered with local government and international donors for sustainable water solutions.
Trained community members in maintenance and minor repairs to ensure longevity.

Statistics & achievements

Adult Literacy Impact by Bunyad Foundation

Since its inception, Bunyad Foundation has empowered adults through literacy, focusing especially on rural women who were deprived of education. Our holistic and community-driven approach has brought lasting change across generations. Here’s a look at our notable statistics and achievements in the Adult Literacy sector.

400,000+ adults educated through literacy programs, 80% of them women.
2,500+ literacy centers established in rural and semi-urban areas.
25,000+ literacy facilitators trained with a focus on gender inclusion.
70%+ female learners report improved confidence and participation in household decisions.
Thousands now operate home-based enterprises or support children’s education using their skills.
Recognized by UNESCO, UNICEF, and national departments for innovation in literacy delivery.

Program Performance Indicators

Bunyad’s adult literacy efforts have created measurable change. The indicators below reflect our strong grassroots engagement and sustainable learning outcomes.

95%Women Participation

87%Post-Literacy Retention

90%Learners Supporting Children’s Education

Child Education Initiatives by Bunyad Foundation

The Bunyad Foundation has been at the forefront of promoting child education in Pakistan, focusing on marginalized communities and underprivileged children. Through a combination of formal and non-formal educational programs, the foundation has made significant strides in improving access to quality education.

5,526 Non-Formal Education (NFE) centers established across 1,800 villages in 22 districts, benefiting approximately 353,999 individuals, with 64% being children.
417,756 children enrolled in schools through initiatives aimed at eradicating child labor and promoting education.
835 schools in remote regions supported, positively impacting 78,980 children through improved enrollment, retention, and academic performance.
9,397 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) classrooms established in 11 districts, enrolling over 400,000 children aged 3–5 years.
20,000 teachers and caregivers trained in ECCE pedagogy to ensure quality early childhood education.
9,000 School Councils trained in procurement and management to support sustainable educational practices.

Key Performance Indicators

Bunyad Foundation’s child education programs have yielded measurable outcomes, reflecting the organization’s commitment to enhancing educational access and quality.

85%School Enrollment Increase

78%Student Retention Rate

90%ECCE Classroom Coverage

Self-Run Schools by Bunyad Foundation

The Bunyad Foundation has been instrumental in establishing self-run schools aimed at providing quality education to underprivileged and marginalized communities across Pakistan. These schools are a testament to the foundation’s commitment to eradicating illiteracy and empowering communities through education.

835 self-run schools established in remote regions, positively impacting 78,980 children through improved enrollment, retention, and academic performance.
5,526 Non-Formal Education (NFE) centers set up across 1,800 villages in 22 districts, benefiting approximately 353,999 individuals, with a significant emphasis on empowering women and children.
Notable initiatives include the Bunyad-e-Fatima School in Theater Village, Lahore, providing free education to children of daily wage earners, replicating facilities and quality found in government schools.
The foundation’s schools have achieved remarkable academic results, with students excelling in matriculation examinations despite financial constraints.
Collaboration with organizations like Providentia Books has enhanced educational resources, with donations of textbooks supporting the foundation’s mission to educate underprivileged youth.

Key Performance Indicators

Bunyad Foundation’s self-run schools have yielded measurable outcomes, reflecting the organization’s commitment to enhancing educational access and quality.

100%School Establishment Goal Achieved

90%Student Enrollment Rate

85%Academic Performance Success

Children Protection Projects: Statistics & Achievements

The Bunyad Foundation has been at the forefront of child protection initiatives, striving to eradicate child labor and promote the rights and well-being of children across Pakistan. Through comprehensive programs and community engagement, the foundation has made significant strides in creating safer and more nurturing environments for children.

20 dedicated projects launched to combat child labor, focusing on rescuing children from hazardous work environments and integrating them into educational programs.
Establishment of 10,815 informal education centers between 1995 and 2013, providing safe learning spaces equipped with essential resources such as food, stationery, books, and sports equipment.
Enrollment of 417,756 children into educational programs, with 79% achieving basic literacy and numeracy skills, empowering them for a brighter future.
Implementation of 4,307 child protection training sessions, enhancing awareness and capacity among communities to safeguard children’s rights.
Active operations in 18 districts and over 2,000 villages, ensuring widespread reach and impact of child protection initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators

The following indicators reflect the Bunyad Foundation’s commitment to child protection and the measurable outcomes of its initiatives.

90%Reduction in Child Labor Cases

79%Children Achieving Literacy

100%Training Sessions Completed

Women and Children Health Projects: Statistics & Achievements

The Bunyad Foundation has been instrumental in enhancing the health and well-being of women and children across Pakistan. Through comprehensive health education, capacity-building initiatives, and community-based interventions, the foundation has significantly improved access to essential health services and awareness, particularly in underserved regions.

Conducted over 51,534 training sessions on reproductive, maternal, and newborn health, empowering women with critical knowledge and skills.
Reached more than 130,000 mothers, newborns, and families in rural areas through health services, including emergency transportation support.
Established partnerships with key stakeholders to implement health projects aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality rates.
Integrated health education into literacy programs, ensuring a holistic approach to women’s empowerment and community development.
Facilitated access to family planning resources and services, promoting informed decision-making among women regarding their reproductive health.

Key Health Initiatives

The following indicators reflect the Bunyad Foundation’s commitment to improving health outcomes for women and children.

100%Health Training Sessions Completed

85%Maternal and Newborn Outreach

70%Improved Access to Family Planning

Livelihood and Vocational Skills Projects: Statistics & Achievements

The Bunyad Foundation has been steadfast in its mission to empower women and youth through vocational training and livelihood programs. By providing skill development opportunities and financial support, the foundation aims to foster economic independence and uplift marginalized communities across Pakistan.

Established the Khurshid-Zaman School of Vocational Training & Skills Development for Girls , offering courses in sewing, embroidery, beauty services, and computer literacy.
Conducted over 2,979 capacity-building sessions across various project locations, enhancing the skills of community members.
Launched a microfinance program in 1998, disbursing loans totaling PKR 359,786,978 to 29,523 individuals, with 95% of beneficiaries being women.
Achieved a 90% loan recovery rate, reflecting the program’s effectiveness and sustainability.
Operated in 14 districts of Punjab, including Lahore, Multan, and Hafizabad, implementing numerous microfinance projects facilitated by community activists.

Key Performance Indicators

The following indicators highlight the Bunyad Foundation’s commitment to enhancing livelihoods through vocational training and financial empowerment.

100%Vocational Training Completion

95%Women Beneficiaries in Microfinance

90%Loan Recovery Rate

Geographical coverage

Since 1994, Bunyad Literacy and Community Council (BLCC) has grown from a small literacy initiative to a province-wide movement that reaches thousands across rural Punjab. Our work is rooted in local realities, powered by community-led development, and driven by our belief in equity and dignity for all.

Reach Across Punjab

Active in 14 districts based on vulnerability & need
24 total districts covered since 1994
Strategic focus on underserved & remote communities
Tailored programs for literacy, protection & skills

Purpose-Built Regional Offices

5 offices on owned land: Lahore, Sialkot, Hafizabad, R.Y. Khan, Multan
Built for sustainability & permanence
Serve as regional hubs for operations & training

Mobility & Outreach

12 field offices for program outreach
14 4-wheel vehicles & 94 motorbikes
650+ field staff operating across Punjab
Real-time monitoring & community engagement

Currently Active Districts

Rahim Yar KhanMuzaffargarhMultanKhanewalLayyahRajanpurBahawalpurSialkotHafizabadLahoreMandi BahauddinSargodhaKhushabLodhran

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