Our Programs
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY LITERACY [E& CL] PROGRAM
Education is one of the core priority areas of The Kainaat Foundation Sindh (TKFS). The Foundation is committed to improving access to equitable, inclusive, and quality education for all, in line with Article 25-A of the Constitution of Pakistan, which guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 5 to 16 years.
Despite this constitutional commitment, Sindh faces a severe education crisis, with approximately 7.8 million children out of school. The situation is particularly alarming in Upper Sindh, where remoteness, poverty, weak infrastructure, and limited teacher capacity have significantly restricted access to quality education—especially for girls. Recognizing these challenges, the Government of Sindh has declared an education emergency in the province.
Multiple independent assessments, including reports by Alif Ailaan, highlight the poor condition of school infrastructure and learning outcomes in Sindh. The districts of upper Sindh ranks 110 to 100 out of 155 districts nationwide, with average 45% of school buildings considered satisfactory. While private schools exist, they remain largely inaccessible to low-income and middle-class families due to high fees and associated costs.
In response to these challenges, TKFS works closely with communities, government institutions, and development partners to expand education access, improve quality, and promote literacy across underserved areas. Our Education and Community Literacy Program aims to bridge gaps in both formal and non-formal education systems, ensuring that no child or adult is left behind.
Current Education Initiatives
TKFS is currently implementing the following key initiatives under the Education and Community Literacy Program:
1 Foundation Assisted Schools (FAS)
Since 2011, TKFS has been providing free, quality primary and elementary education through its Foundation Assisted Schools.
- 5,780 children educated (2,907 boys and 2,873 girls)
- Qualified and experienced teaching faculty
- Strong academic results and scholarship achievements
2.Adult & Adolescent Learning and Training Program (AALTP)
TKFS has signed a long-term agreement with the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF), Government of Sindh, valid until 30 June 2030, to implement AALTP Centers in Kandhkot.
- Provides non-formal education to out-of-school children and adolescents
- Focuses on literacy, numeracy, and life skills
- Aims to reintegrate learners into the formal education system
3.Non-Formal Education (NFE) Centers
Under the Sindh Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, TKFS has been awarded 20 Non-Formal Education Centers in District Kashmore.
- Targeting 600 out-of-school children
- Delivering basic education within two years
- Government-recognized certification enabling transition to further education
Previous Experience in the Education Sector
TKFS has extensive experience in education programming, including:
- Monitoring of Take a Child to School (TACS) Project – TDEA / British Council
- Integrated Education and Learning Program (IELP):
- Formal education for 1,700 students
- Teacher capacity building
- Formation of Parent-Teacher Committees
- Community mobilization to increase enrollment and reduce dropout
- Research and advocacy on government schools – USAID Citizen’s Voice Program
- Formation and capacity building of Taluka Liaison Committees (TLCs) and District Support Committees (DSCs)
- Repair and rehabilitation of flood-damaged schools – UNDP
- Provision of WASH facilities in government schools
- Establishment of 50 education centers under Education for All – NCHD
- Community Learning Centers (CLCs) – SEF, Government of Sindh
Future Strategy
To further strengthen education outcomes, TKFS plans to:
- Establish 5 new schools and 40 Non-Formal Education Centers, with a strong focus on girls’ education
- Enroll 15,000 out-of-school children into public schools through targeted enrollment drives
- Promote reading habits and holistic development through co-curricular and extracurricular activities, including:
- Play-based learning
- Quiz and speech competitions
- Sports and healthy activities
- Exposure and learning visits
- Conduct teacher capacity-building programs, particularly in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
- Establish and strengthen Parent-Teacher Committees (PTCs) to reduce dropout rates
- Raise community awareness on the right to education, school accountability, and the issue of ghost teachers
Through these integrated efforts, The Kainaat Foundation Sindh strives to create sustainable education pathways that empower children, youth, and communities, contributing to long-term social and economic development in underserved regions of Sindh.
PROTECTION, GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (PGD) PROGRAM
Protection of human dignity and fundamental rights has remained a critical challenge in Pakistan since its inception. Persistent issues such as Violence Against Women (VAW), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child abuse, child labour, and violations of minority rights continue to undermine social justice and democratic development.
In response to these challenges, The Kainaat Foundation Sindh (TKFS) has played a leading role in promoting human rights, gender equality, and protection for vulnerable populations across Sindh. The organization has established itself as a credible, informed, and objective voice at district, regional, and national levels, advocating for the rights of women, children, and marginalized communities. TKFS’s efforts to document, highlight, and respond to human rights violations have been widely recognized.
Beyond monitoring and reporting violations, TKFS actively seeks redress through public campaigns, advocacy, lobbying, and legal interventions. The Foundation also organizes seminars, workshops, and fact-finding missions, and has established helpline services to provide counseling, referrals, and support to survivors of violence and abuse.
Experience in Protection, Gender and Development
KAINAAT has extensive experience in implementing protection and gender-focused initiatives, including:
- Capacity Building of 200 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) on Violence Against Women in Districts Jacobabad and Kashmore
(AusAID Project – The Researcher, Islamabad) - WE CAN End All Forms of Violence Against Women Campaign
(Oxfam GB, Islamabad) - Capacity Building of NGOs and CBOs on Gender-Based Violence and Reproductive Health
(WPF – World Bank Project) - Gender-Based Violence & Reproductive Health Project
(WPF – World Bank Project) - Women Empowerment Projects
(USAID – TAF/AF/GEP and LJCP, Supreme Court of Pakistan) - Preventive Measures on GBV Initiative across six districts
(USAID – TAF/AF/GEP) - Establishment and facilitation of GBV Helpline Services for survivors in District Sukkur
(USAID – TAF/AF/GEP) - Women’s CNIC and Voter Registration Campaigns in Districts Ghotki and Kashmore
(UNDP – TDEA) - Women’s Enjoyment of Rights, Empowerment and Leadership Project
(TDEA – GCA)
Served as Focal Point of the Protection Cluster in District Kashmore
(UNFPA)
Future Strategy
TKFS’s Protection, Gender and Development strategy for the next four years focuses on strengthening rights-based systems and ensuring accountability through the following approaches:
- Advocacy for the ratification and effective implementation of:
- Core Humanitarian and Protection Principles
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Relevant international conventions, covenants, protocols, and resolutions
- Promotion of research, documentation, and studies on human rights and protection issues to inform policy and practice
- Mobilization of public opinion in favor of human rights and gender equality through:
- Media engagement
- Public forums and dialogues
- Conventions and awareness campaigns
- Publication of research reports and policy briefs
- Collaboration with national and international organizations, networks, and individuals working in the field of human rights and protection
- Participation in national and international conferences, consultations, and coordination platforms
- Provision of legal aid, counseling, and technical support to survivors of human rights violations and to individuals and groups defending human rights
Through its PGD Program, The Kainaat Foundation remains committed to creating a safer, more just, and inclusive society where the rights and dignity of women, children, and marginalized groups are protected and upheld.
HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION [HRP&DRR] PROGRAM
Pakistan has faced some of the most severe floods and extreme rainfall events in its history, notably in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2022. These disasters caused widespread loss of life, livelihoods, property, and infrastructure, pushing millions of people into humanitarian need. Sindh Province has been among the worst affected, with entire districts, villages, and urban settlements submerged or destroyed.
The impact of these disasters has been devastating for rural and urban communities alike. Standing crops, livestock, housing, roads, bridges, water and sanitation systems, schools, health facilities, markets, and communication infrastructure were severely damaged. Thousands of families were forced to seek shelter in temporary camps and makeshift settlements. The Government of Pakistan described the scale of destruction as unprecedented, surpassing previous global disasters in terms of impact and recovery needs.
In response, The Kainaat Foundation Sindh (TKFS) has been actively engaged in life-saving humanitarian assistance, early recovery, and disaster risk reduction across disaster-prone districts of Sindh. Drawing on its strong community presence and coordination with government authorities and humanitarian partners, TKFS has supported affected populations through timely, inclusive, and protection-sensitive interventions.
TKFS has implemented a wide range of emergency response, recovery, and resilience-building interventions, including:
Service Types | Donor Name | Duration | |
From | To | ||
Rescue Operations of Flood Affacted Communities | Self Help – HANDS DDMA | August 2010 | August 2010 |
Cooked Food Distribution among 2000 famlies of District Kashmore | Self Help – HANDS –DDMA | Aug: 2010 | Sept: 2010 |
Distribution of Transit Shelters / Roofing Kits | OPP – RTI Karachi | Aug: 2010 | Dec: 2010 |
Distribution of Non Food Items Flood Emergency Relief Project | FGA-PMU Sweden | Aug: 2010 | Sept: 2010 |
Distribution of Food Items (Flood Emergency Relief Project) | SSEWA – Pak | Aug: 2010 | Sept: 2010 |
Medical Camps at flood affected areas | FGA-PMU Sweden | Aug: 2010 | Sept: 2010 |
Installation of Hand Pumps Project | EHD Islamabad | Aug: 2010 | Sept: 2010 |
Advocacy Project on SRHR for flood affected communities | WFP-Rutgers Pakistan | Aug: 2010 | Sept: 2010 |
Distribution of Shelter and NFIs among 1000 families | IOM | Aug: 2010 | Sept: 2010 |
Rescue Operations of Rain affacted Communities | Self Help and District Government | July 2011 | July 2011 |
Cooked Food Distribution among 1000 famlies of District Kashmore | Self Help and District Government | July 2011 | July 2011 |
Distribution of Plastic sheets and poles (Shelter kits/NFIs) distribution in UC Doulatpur 2000 famlies | IOM | July 2011 | July 2011 |
One Hundren Rooms (One Room Shelter) UC Malheer | FGA-PMU Sweden | Aug: 2010 | Sept: 2010 |
Distribution of Raw Material for Rehablitation of Home Based Work | AHAN Karachi | Nov: 2010 | March 2011 |
Distribution of Cash among GBV Survivals | LJCP – Supereme Court Pakistan | Feb: 2011 | Jan: 2012 |
Re-establishment of Home Based Economic Recovery for Women | TAF-GEP-USAID | July 2011 | Oct: 2012 |
Flood Affected Communities for Early Recovery (FACER) | DTCE – UNDP | Feb 2011 | Oct 2011 |
Distribution of Health & Hygiene Kits | NATPOW-UNFPA | July 2012 | August 2012 |
Humanitarain Response Capacity Building Program | Concern Worldwide- RAPID Fund | Aug: 2021 | June 2022 |
Free Medical Camps | Shaad Abad Humantrain Group Karachi | August 2022 | September 2022 |
Future Strategy
As a key protection-focused humanitarian organization in Upper Sindh, TKFS aims to strengthen community resilience and disaster preparedness through a comprehensive and coordinated approach. Our future strategy includes:
- Building community-based disaster risk management (CBDRM) systems through training and capacity building
- Strengthening collaboration with government institutions, humanitarian clusters, and local, national, and international partners
- Mainstreaming protection as a cross-cutting priority in all humanitarian response and DRR interventions
- Integrating gender, child protection, and inclusion into disaster preparedness, response, and recovery planning
- Expanding referral services, legal aid, psychosocial support, and case management for disaster-affected men, women, and children
- Supporting government and community stakeholders to institutionalize protection-centered disaster risk management within policies, programs, and implementation frameworks
Through its HRP & DRR Program, The Kainaat Foundation Sindh remains committed to saving lives, restoring dignity, and building resilient communities capable of withstanding future shocks and disasters.
HEALTH & NUTRITION PROGRAM (NHP)
Health and Nutrition remain significant concerns in Pakistan, particularly affecting women and children. Despite progress in reducing diseases such as measles, polio, malaria, and diarrhea, malnutrition rates, including stunting, underweight, wasting, and overweight prevalence, have increased. Sindh, in particular, faces higher rates of stunting, underweight, and iron deficiency anemia among women. Contributing factors include poor-quality diets, limited access to nutritious foods, and inadequate nutrition services, exacerbating malnutrition, especially among women. Societal issues such as harmful cultural practices, gender norms, and income inequality further impact food consumption and care-seeking behaviors.
The Kainaat Foundation Sindh (TKFS) believes that reducing disease burden—particularly malnutrition—is essential for building a healthy, productive, and resilient future generation. The Foundation therefore focuses on strengthening community-based health and nutrition services, improving awareness of Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices, and enhancing access to preventive and curative health care.
TKFS has implemented a broad range of health and nutrition initiatives in partnership with government bodies, UN agencies, and international donors, including:
Service Types | Donor Name | Duration | |
From | To | ||
Reducing Malnutrtion among < Children and Perganat and Lectanting Women | Int: Rescue Committee – EU | 20th August 2024 | 31st October 2025 |
Delivering Immunization or Child Health Care Packages In-Country | MSU-Project NATPOW | Feb: 2011 | July 2011 |
Capacity Building of GNOs/CBOs on GBV-Reproductive Health. | WPF-World Bank Project | Mar: 2009 | June 2010 |
SRHR Advocacy in Emergency & Advocacy Forum | WPF-SRHR Project | Dec: 2014 | June 2015 |
Monitoring/Evaluating Immunization on Child Health Programs (PCM) | WHO-EPI | Oct: 2008 | June 2012 |
Mobilizing Communities to Increase Demand for Immunization or Child Health Care | PCCHI-CHIP | Dec: 2011 | Cont: |
Advocating/Lobbying for Immunization or Child Health Care Issues | Health Initiatives | Since TKFS inception | Cont: |
Distribution of Safe Delivery Kits | Rutgers-WFP | July 2011 | Dec: 2011 |
Distribution of Women Hygiene Kit | Rutgers-WFP | March 2011 | May 2011 |
Free Medical Camps | NATPOW-UNFPA | 2010 | 2010 |
Medical Camps at flood affected areas | FGA-PMU Sweden | 2010 | 2010 |
Future Strategy
Going forward, TKFS will prioritize:
- Early identification and referral of severe and acute malnutrition, measles, polio, malaria, and diarrhea cases among children and PLWs
- Strengthening coordination between communities, health facilities, and district health departments
- Enhancing community awareness on nutrition, IYCF, hygiene, and disease prevention
- Supporting integrated and protection-sensitive health and nutrition responses through supportive supervision and capacity building
Through its Health & Nutrition Program, The Kainaat Foundation Sindh aims to reduce preventable illnesses, improve nutrition outcomes, and strengthen community resilience—ensuring healthier lives for women and children in underserved areas of Sindh.
FOOD SECURITY & LIVELIHOODS [FSL] PROGRAM.
Food security and sustainable livelihoods are essential for reducing poverty, strengthening resilience, and enabling communities to recover from economic and climate-related shocks. The Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL) Program of The Kainaat Foundation Sindh (TKFS) is guided by the Sustainable Livelihoods (SL) approach, which focuses on understanding and strengthening the assets, capacities, and strategies that poor and vulnerable households rely upon for survival and well-being.
The program also integrates principles of Natural Resource Management (NRM), recognizing that livelihoods—particularly in rural Sindh—are closely linked to land, water, agriculture, biodiversity, and natural ecosystems. Sustainable use of natural resources is therefore critical to ensuring long-term income generation, food availability, and environmental resilience.
Through the FSL Program, TKFS works to enhance household economic stability by improving skills, expanding income opportunities, and supporting small-scale entrepreneurship, with a strong emphasis on women, youth, and other vulnerable groups.
Experience in Livelihoods Programming
TKFS has implemented a range of livelihood and economic empowerment initiatives in partnership with government departments and development organizations, including:
- Capacity building of artisans on traditional “Jandi” craft and value enhancement
(AHAN Karachi) - Socio-economic support to GBV survivors, promoting dignity and economic independence
(LJCP – Supreme Court of Pakistan) - Home-based economic recovery for women, supporting income restoration and self-reliance
(USAID – TAF/AF) - Youth Skill Development Programs, enhancing employability and workforce readiness
(BBSYDP, Government of Sindh) - Vocational and skill development initiatives for adults and youth
(ACTED Pakistan)
Future Strategy
To strengthen food security and livelihoods, TKFS will focus on:
- Expanding skill development and vocational training programs aligned with local market needs
- Supporting micro-enterprise development for low-income households and aspiring entrepreneurs
- Facilitating employment and job placement opportunities, particularly for youth
- Providing targeted support to women-led businesses, including business development skills, mentoring, and market linkages
- Assisting small entrepreneurs in accessing financial services, collateral mechanisms, and risk mitigation tools
- Promoting self-sufficiency and sustainable income generation, enabling families to reinvest in education, health, and nutrition
Through its Food Security & Livelihoods Program, The Kainaat Foundation Sindh aims to empower communities to build resilient livelihoods, reduce dependency, and achieve long-term economic security.
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE (TAGG) PROGRAM
Weak governance, lack of transparency, and widespread corruption remain major barriers to socio-economic development in Pakistan, affecting both public and private sectors. These challenges drain scarce public resources away from essential services such as health, education, infrastructure, and social protection, while deepening inequality and eroding public trust in state institutions.
Recognizing transparency and accountability as foundational pillars of good governance, The Kainaat Foundation Sindh (TKFS) plans to expand its programming into the Transparency and Accountability for Good Governance (TAGG) sector. The program aims to strengthen citizen oversight, promote rule of law, and improve institutional accountability to ensure that public resources are used effectively and equitably.
Under TAGG, TKFS will focus on establishing community-based oversight and monitoring committees using social accountability tools to track government service delivery. The Foundation will raise community awareness on the Right to Information (RTI), enabling citizens to access development budgets and safeguard their development rights. TKFS will also support efforts to strengthen the Anti-Corruption Department, alongside conducting public awareness campaigns and advocacy drives against corruption and malpractice.
Experience in Governance and Democratic Development
TKFS has demonstrated strong experience in governance, accountability, and civic engagement through partnerships with national and international organizations, including:
- Social Accountability Initiatives for Improved Service Delivery
(USAID – TAF/TDEA, Citizen’s Voice Program) - Youth Empowerment for Social Harmony and Civic Rights Protection
(CSSP–EDACE–DAI) - Advocacy for Electoral Reforms
(USAID – TAF/TDEA) - Citizen Observation for Transparent and Accountable Elections
(FAFEN) - Local Action for Democratic and Inclusive COVID-19 Response
(TDEA – FCDO)
Democratic Governance Focus and Future Strategy
TKFS’s democratic governance work will prioritize:
- Improving electoral laws, regulations, and procedures
- Voter education and registration, especially among women and marginalized groups
- Political and democratic education of political workers, activists, and youth
- Capacity building of elected representatives at national, provincial, and local levels to strengthen legislative oversight and governance roles
- Mainstreaming gender equality in policy formulation and decision-making processes
Given the limited participation of women and marginalized groups in decision-making, TKFS will place special emphasis on building the leadership and legislative capacity of women parliamentarians, enabling them to effectively advocate for the rights of women and vulnerable communities.
Partnerships and Collective Action
TKFS has played a key role in building broad-based alliances among civil society organizations, journalists, trade and labor unions, student groups, teachers’ associations, bar associations, and district press clubs to address shared governance challenges. Recognizing the power of collective action, TKFS will continue to strengthen existing networks and establish new partnerships to amplify advocacy, accountability, and reform initiatives.
Through the TAGG Program, The Kainaat Foundation Sindh aims to promote transparent institutions, accountable leadership, and inclusive democratic governance—laying the foundation for sustainable and equitable development.