Bunyad Foundation BENEFICIARIES/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.

Beneficiaries: 324,438

🎓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.

Beneficiaries: 428,444

🏫 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.

Beneficiaries: 6,050

🏫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.

Beneficiaries: 950

📚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.

Beneficiaries: 9,370

🎓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.

Beneficiaries: 3,750

🚐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.

Beneficiaries: 35,930

💻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.

Beneficiaries: 14,690

💰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.

Beneficiaries: 7,200

🧒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.

Beneficiaries: 734,841

👩‍🍼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.

Beneficiaries: 368,046

💰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.

Beneficiaries: 34,289

💧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.

Beneficiaries: 146,172

🧠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.

Beneficiaries: 2,090

🚨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.

Beneficiaries: 33,874

🌱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.

Beneficiaries: 11,977

🏥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.

Beneficiaries: 410,264

🚑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.

Beneficiaries: 4,588

🧠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.

Beneficiaries: 231,457

🌸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.

Beneficiaries: 2,640

🚍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.

Beneficiaries: 1,285

👩‍🏫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.

Beneficiaries: 224,987

📚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.

Beneficiaries: 5,025

🏛️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).

Beneficiaries: 18,450

📢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.

Beneficiaries: 250,940

🚰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.

Beneficiaries: 37,200

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BENEFICIARIES/MILESTONES -1992-2025