Sahil

What Sahil does

Sahil is a Pakistani nonprofit organization founded in 1996 and headquartered in Islamabad, focused exclusively on child protection — specifically combating child sexual abuse, child abduction, and early forced marriage across Pakistan. Its core service offerings comprise free legal aid (delivered through a referral network of 172 lawyers across Pakistan's provinces) and free counseling services, supplemented by Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) sessions. The organization operates village-level Child Protection Networks (CPNs) with Union Council representation, providing referral pathways to public and private sector services at the district level, and maintains a volunteer database of 1,207 professionals spanning lawyers, teachers, doctors, social workers, and government employees.

Sahil's product surface extends beyond direct services to include the Meri Hifazat teacher training program, the Sahil Relax online self-help stress management platform (sahilrelax.pk), animated awareness content, and a portfolio of research publications including the signature annual 'Cruel Numbers' report tracking child marriages, child sexual abuse, abduction, and missing children. The organization has documented 4.85 million stakeholders reached through awareness efforts and recorded 4,558 cases of violence against women in 2024 alone. Internationally, Sahil engages in research collaborations with universities in the UK, USA, Norway, Netherlands, and UAE through its internship program.

The organization's business model is that of a donation- and grant-funded NGO; all services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. No revenue is publicly disclosed, and there is no evidence of venture capital, institutional investment, or commercial contracts. The 'Sponsor Sahil Program' was launched to formalize individual donor sponsorship channels. Technology plays a supporting role rather than a defining one: the core technology is a community-based service delivery model with light digital tooling (website, online self-help platform, social media presence). No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or app-based products are in evidence.

Name

Sahil

Legal name

Sahil

Website

https://sahil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sahil is a Pakistani nonprofit founded in 1996 that provides free legal aid, counseling, and child protection services to children and women victims of abuse, abduction, forced marriage, and domestic violence across Pakistan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Protection Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Policy, Advocacy & Litigation (BPAGAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

Keywords

• Child protection services
• Free legal aid
• Counseling services
• Community awareness
• Child rights advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Islamabad

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Sahil operates as a nonprofit NGO funded through donations and grants. The organization accepts sponsorships through its Sponsor Sahil Program and receives support from international organizations including partnerships with universities from UK, USA, Norway, Netherlands, and UAE for research collaborations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sahil is a Pakistani nonprofit organization delivering child protection services since 1996, focused on combating child sexual abuse, child abduction, and early forced marriages. Its fundamental offerings are free legal aid services and free counseling services to victims, supported by a referral network of 172 lawyers nationwide. Sahil additionally conducts awareness campaigns, teacher training under the Meri Hifazat program, child protection research, and operates Child Protection Networks at village and Union Council levels for community-based referral.

Product overview

Sahil is a Pakistani NGO focused on child protection against child sexual abuse, abduction, and early forced marriage. It operates as a service-oriented nonprofit rather than a technology platform. Its core offerings consist of Free Legal Aid Services (with a network of 172 lawyers across Pakistan) and Free Counseling Services, supported by signature publications including the annual 'Cruel Numbers' report and various research publications. Sahil's programs include the Meri Hifazat teacher training, an Internship & Research Program, a Volunteer Program (with over 1,200 registered volunteers), Child Protection Networks at the village level, the Sahil Relax online self-help stress management platform, and animated awareness content. These services work together to provide a comprehensive child protection ecosystem spanning awareness raising, legal support, counseling, training, research, and community referral networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Legal Aid Services Free legal aid services delivered through a referral network of 172 lawyers across Pakistan to victims of child sexual abuse, early marriages, and women victims of domestic violence. Free legal aid offer letters are sent to victim families of reported cases covering FIR registration and legal representation.
• Free Counseling Services Free counseling services including Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) sessions provided to child victims of abuse and community members across Pakistan's provinces.
• Meri Hifazat Teacher Training Training program for primary school teachers covering child rights, kinds and effects of abuse, protection messages and strategies, designed for delivery in primary schools and educational institutions across Pakistan.
• Sahil Internship & Research Program Internship program for A-level students and above, running from May to September, providing orientation on Sahil's work, department placement, access to the resource center, and research report writing. Has hosted international research students from universities including University of Liverpool UK, University of Texas Austin, and NYU Abu Dhabi.
• Sahil Volunteer Program Volunteer program with a database of 1,207 volunteers including lawyers, teachers, students, doctors, housewives, social workers, government employees, and private sector employees across Pakistan. Volunteers engage in awareness raising, case identification, reporting, and networking with professionals and organizations.
• Child Protection Networks (CPNs) Village-level child protection networks with Union Council-level representation, linked through a referral support system to relevant public and private sector services at the district level across Pakistan.
• Sahil Relax Online Self-Help Program Sahil Relax is an online self-help stress management counseling program (sahilrelax.pk) launched by Sahil to provide psychological support through digital channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.85 million stakeholders reached with child protection awareness
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SOS Children's Villages PakistanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSahil conducts teacher training programs for SOS Children's Villages Pakistan, training SOS teachers on child protection and social/financial education through the Aflateen+ program.
• Sahara Welfare Foundation NorwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Chairman Hafiz M. Aslam Haque to organize Appreciation Awards Ceremony for Pakistan Street Child Football Team, in partnership with Maidaan - Muslim Hands.
• Maidaan - Muslim HandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of Appreciation Awards Ceremony for Pakistan Street Child Football Team alongside Sahara Welfare Foundation Norway.
• University of Liverpool (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration; research students from University of Liverpool join Sahil for internship and research programs.
• University of Texas AustinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration through internship program for students from University of Texas Austin.
• National Health Services (NHS) EnglandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration through internship program for NHS England personnel.
• Dublin City UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration; research students from Dublin City University join Sahil for internship and research programs.
• NorwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration through internship program for students and researchers from Norway.
• University of Maastricht (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration; research students from University of Maastricht join Sahil for internship and research programs.
• New York University Abu Dhabi (UAE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research collaboration; research students from NYU Abu Dhabi join Sahil for internship and research programs.
• Provincial Institute For Teacher Education (PITE) BalochistanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining of Master Trainers on Social and Financial Education Aflateen+ conducted at PITE Training facilities in Balochistan.
• Fatima Jinnah UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2012, an orientation was arranged for 29 students from Fatima Jinnah University as part of internship program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Edhi Foundation: Pakistan's largest nonprofit social welfare organization providing ambulance, shelter, and child welfare services. Directly comparable as a homegrown Pakistani NGO delivering free community-based social services to vulnerable populations.
• Rozan: Pakistani NGO focused on gender-based violence, child protection, and emotional/psychological support. Comparable for its similar mix of counseling, awareness, and advocacy services targeting women and children in Pakistan.
• Bedari: Pakistani NGO working on child protection, gender-based violence, and women's rights. Comparable given overlapping mission, Pakistan-based operations, and focus on child protection legal aid and community outreach.
• Aahung: Pakistani NGO working on sexual and reproductive health and rights, including child protection and sexual abuse prevention. Comparable as a Pakistani nonprofit tackling child sexual abuse through awareness, training, and community engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Save the Children: Major international NGO with operations in Pakistan focused on child protection, education, and health. Comparable for child protection programming, advocacy, and large-scale awareness campaigns.
• UNICEF Pakistan: UN agency focused on child rights and welfare with major Pakistan operations. Comparable as it sets child protection standards, funds local partners, and operates in the same policy and programmatic space.
• War Child Alliance: International NGO working on child protection in conflict-affected countries. Comparable as a larger, established player in child rights and protection, with overlapping thematic focus on child sexual abuse and exploitation.
• Terre des Hommes: International child rights NGO operating in South Asia with programs on child protection, trafficking, and exploitation. Comparable for child protection focus, advocacy, and field-based community networks similar to Sahil's CPN model.
• Plan International: Global child rights and girls' equality organization with active Pakistan country office. Comparable as it addresses child marriage, child protection, and youth empowerment in similar geographies.

Regional players

• Childline India Foundation: India's national 24/7 child helpline and protection service. Comparable operating model — free, nationwide, community-based child protection services with a referral network across South Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks8 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NGO.Sahil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sahil-against-child-sexual-abuse-
• Instagraminstagram.com/sahil.ngo
• Xx.com/sahil_ngo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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