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Social Enterprises in Rawalpindi-Islamabad

Five social enterprises in Rawalpindi-Islamabad were selected for study. Interviews were conducted with their leaders and staff, and documentation was reviewed. The enterprises included Rozan, an NGO working on issues related to gender violence, youth and marginalized groups' health; Roshni Foundation working on education, health, and women's issues; Trocaire, the Catholic Church's overseas development agency working in Pakistan on livelihoods, rights, and emergencies; BRAC Pakistan working in microfinance, education and health; and HEARD Foundation and Change.org.pk working on health, education and social issues. Each enterprise was experiencing growth in programs and organization.

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Social Enterprises in Rawalpindi-Islamabad

Five social enterprises in Rawalpindi-Islamabad were selected for study. Interviews were conducted with their leaders and staff, and documentation was reviewed. The enterprises included Rozan, an NGO working on issues related to gender violence, youth and marginalized groups' health; Roshni Foundation working on education, health, and women's issues; Trocaire, the Catholic Church's overseas development agency working in Pakistan on livelihoods, rights, and emergencies; BRAC Pakistan working in microfinance, education and health; and HEARD Foundation and Change.org.pk working on health, education and social issues. Each enterprise was experiencing growth in programs and organization.

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Five social enterprises were chosen from different Rawalpindi - Islamabad.

Interviews were conducted with leaders of the sample social enterprises and other
social enterprises, as well as some donors. Focus group discussions were also held
with staff of the sample social enterprises. Access to social enterprises
documentation was provided and this allowed further investigation of how the
organisations saw their business sustainability.

Growth and change in the NGOs: an overview of each NGO


All the social enterprises were experiencing growth and change in both program
and organisation at the time of research. Table 1 shows a summary of information
about each social enterprise.
ROZEN
Rozan is an Islamabad-based NGO working on issues related to emotional and psychological
health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive
health of adolescents.
Rozans mission is to work with all people, especially vulnerable groups, to collectively
strive for a society that is violence free, self-aware and accepting of itself and others.
Vulnerability is defined as historically marginalized and powerless groups with special
emphasis on women, youth, children, the poor, and sexual and religious minorities.
Rozan's team consists of psychologists, social workers, volunteers, and supporters. Rozan
was officially registered in December 1998 under the Societies Act of 1860 and was awarded
tax-exemption status in 2005. In 2006, Rozan acquired the prestigious special consultative
status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Rozans approach is holistic, and interventions are framed from a prevention (awarenessraising, mobilization, skills-building), protection (law enforcement, service delivery, and
advocacy) perspective.
All Rozan programmes are structured around one or more of the following three core primary
strategies: awareness raising; psychological support and referral; and capacity building and
training. However, the relative emphasis on each varies from programme to programme
depending upon the needs assessed, emerging opportunities and programmes maturity and
capacity. Two new and distinct strategies are now emerging; these include research and
advocacy.

ROSHNI
Roshni Foundation is registered as a Non-Profit Organization under Society Registration Act XXI of
1860 Govt. of Pakistan. The principal office of Roshni Foundation is located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
The main objective of Roshni Foundation is to improve the deplorable conditions of Education
(specially women education) and Health in Pakistan. Unfortunately in Pakistan these are the most
neglected areas in our society.
Roshni programmes are focus on three thematic areas; Education, Health and Women

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TROCAIRE

Trocaire was established in 1973 and is the official overseas development agency
of the Catholic Church in Ireland. Trocaire currently works in 27 countries across
Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Trocaire's programmes are
focused on five thematic areas: sustainable livelihoods; governance and human
rights; gender equality; HIV and AIDS; and humanitarian preparedness and
response. We envisage a just and peaceful world where people's dignity is
ensured and rights are respected; where basic needs are met and resources are
shared equitably; where people have control over their own lives and those in
power act for the common good. We support communities in the developing
world in their efforts to improve their lives, meet their basic needs and ensure
their human dignity. This support is offered regardless of race, gender, religion or
politics. Trocaire is not an operational agency and we implement our
programmes in and through partnership with local civil society organizations.
Funds are directly transferred to partners from our Regional Office in Cambodia
or from HQ in Ireland. The office in Islamabad supports partner organizations
through a small number of national and international staff by providing
accompaniment and technical expertise. We are committed to supporting local
solutions, building local capacity and ensuring that development interventions
are sustainable. At home in Ireland we raise awareness about the causes of
global poverty and encourage people to campaign for global change as a matter
of justice. Trocaire opened an office in Islamabad in 2007 to accompany local
partners more effectively as well as to understand the context more thoroughly.
More recently, our work has focused on rural livelihoods and womens
empowerment, specifically in Sindh Province in the south and Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the north west of the country.
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BRAC PAKISTAN
BRAC began operations in Pakistan in 2007 through a micro finance program. In
addition to micro finance, we are now running program in health and education.
BRAC is currently serving about 437,465 people in 14 districts of four provinces.
BRAC's micro finance program was launched in 2007 on a small scale in Punjab
and the North West Frontier Province (NWFP). It is now operating with 88 branch
offices, and has 45,011 women borrowers. BRAC considers education a powerful
tool for combating discrimination's, illiteracy and poverty. BRAC started 20 preprimary schools in 2009 in NWFP's Haripur district. The schools now have more
than 600 students, about 61% of them girls. BRAC also initiated a health program
in 2009, with services in Punjab's Sahiwal and Pakpattan districts and NWFP's
Nowshera district. The program trains local health workers and volunteers to
provide basic health care and health education to families and communities.
We have been working in the following fields:
Micro finance
Education
Health

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FOUNDER OF HEARD FOUNDATION


Founder and President of HEARD Welfare Foundation is a man of his words. Basically he is
a Surgeon Doctor (Urologist) and serving the humanity since 1995, infect he has served for
15 years in an public sector in Pakistan. His focus on the Health, education and welfare of
human kind to change their social status as well as extremist perceptions about other
cultures and worldviews has won his great respect.

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Change - in Education is a social and development sector initiative by Pakistan's leading private education
system Roots School System to help sponsor educational change across public education system, born out
of our blazing passion for reformation of Education thus bridging the public and private sector quality divide.
As education in Pakistan is no more an urban elite phenomenon, our core purpose is to revolutionize the
public and community education system and connect by bridging the quality gaps. Brain child of the
visionary education reformist and change specialist Mr. Faisal Mushtaq, Change - in Education has been
founded to deliver quality, affordable yet sustainable education.
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Roshni Foundation strategically integrates program themes focusing on education, health, and women's empowerment to address neglected societal areas. By targeting education, particularly women's education, Roshni addresses a critical gap in resource allocation and empowerment opportunities. Health programs further complement this by ensuring communities are strong, healthy, and can participate actively in societal development. This strategic alignment addresses both immediate needs and longer-term empowerment goals, creating a more resilient and equitable social structure .

The HEARD Welfare Foundation has the potential to significantly transform health and educational outcomes in Pakistan by leveraging its founder's medical expertise and the organization's focus on health and education. By addressing social determinants of health and promoting educational initiatives, the Foundation can enhance individuals' quality of life and foster community development. These efforts can lead to increased access to healthcare, improved educational attainment, and an overall upliftment of social and economic statuses .

Rozan's organizational approach includes a holistic intervention strategy integrating awareness raising, psychological support, and capacity building. This aligns with their mission to establish a violence-free society by addressing root causes of violence such as lack of awareness and psychological distress, while empowering individuals through education and resource access. The emphasis on prevention, protection, and evolving into research and advocacy reflects a comprehensive pursuit to transform societal attitudes and structures supporting violence .

Trocaire's impact in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa includes the significant enhancement of women's empowerment and rural livelihoods. By partnering with local civil society organizations, Trocaire has facilitated initiatives that provide women greater access to resources and decision-making processes, improving economic and social outcomes for families and communities. These efforts ensure women's voices are recognized and integral in local development strategies, fostering self-sustained growth and empowerment .

Trocaire ensures the sustainability of its development interventions by working through partnerships with local civil society organizations, building local capacity, and supporting local solutions. They focus on equipping local partners by providing technical expertise and accompaniment from their Islamabad office. This approach allows Trocaire to tailor interventions to the specific local context, ensuring that development efforts are sustainable and impactful .

Since its inception, BRAC Pakistan has expanded its programs from initial microfinance initiatives to include health and education sectors. Its microfinance program now operates through 88 branches, serving over 45,000 women borrowers, while its educational efforts have established pre-primary schools focused on reducing discrimination and illiteracy. The health program, launched in Sahiwal and Pakpattan among others, trains local workers to provide essential healthcare services. These expansions have significantly empowered local communities by improving access to financial services, enhancing educational opportunities with a particular focus on girls, and elevating healthcare standards .

Challenges affecting Rozan's program implementation include cultural taboos and resistance to discussing psychological and reproductive health openly. Additionally, resource constraints and varying levels of societal acceptance of these issues can hinder widespread implementation. However, opportunities include the growing acknowledgment of mental health's importance and international support for gender and health equity initiatives, enabling Rozan to expand its outreach and effectiveness through advocacy and innovative program design .

Rozan's intervention strategies focus on awareness raising, psychological support and referral, and capacity building and training. These strategies address the needs of their target groups—vulnerable and marginalized groups, particularly women, youth, children, and minorities—by providing preventive measures through awareness and skills-building, protection through service delivery and advocacy, and empowerment through capacity building. These structured strategies enable Rozan to effectively respond to the specific requirements and challenges faced by these communities .

The founder of the HEARD Welfare Foundation plays a significant role in changing perceptions about other cultures and worldviews by focusing on health, education, and humanity welfare. His efforts in these areas aim to alter extremist views and elevate social status, garnering respect and influencing attitudes positively towards cultural diversity and acceptance .

Change - in Education, an initiative by the Roots School System, contributes to bridging the quality divide by promoting quality, affordable, and sustainable education in the public sector. It aims to revolutionize the educational system through reforms that connect and equalize educational opportunities between the private and public sectors. The initiative is driven by the vision of educational reformist Faisal Mushtaq, who seeks to ensure quality education is accessible to all segments of society, not just urban elites .

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