Join Hands

What Join Hands does

Join Hands is a Switzerland-registered non-profit society, founded in 2018, that operates humanitarian, animal welfare, and environmental programs primarily in Pakistan, with its Pakistan entity registered under the Societies Registration Act and headquartered in Karachi. The organization collaborates with local changemakers in developing countries to deliver programs across four current pillars: humane education (Caring For Life Education, a curriculum built on UNESCO's Four Pillars of Education, delivered through Sindh Education Foundation-assisted primary schools), wildlife and conservation (notably the redesign of the Marghazar Zoo into the Margallah Wildlife Center), peace education (developed with The Global Schoolhouse Initiative for at-risk children), and dog population and rabies management. A second wave of programs — One Welfare Education, a Rural Veterinary Care template, Wildlife Rescue/Rehabilitation, and Animal Welfare Legislation Consultation — sits in development. The organization is intentionally lean at roughly eight employees and relies on a network of international advisors and partner organizations (Wild Welfare, Zoocheck, Sustainable Vets International, ACTAsia, The White Lion Foundation) for specialized expertise. Go-to-market is government and NGO partnership-led rather than commercial: programs are delivered free of charge to partner institutions and beneficiaries, and revenue is generated exclusively through donations to the Switzerland parent and the Pakistan entity. Founder Sabrina Sehbai leads the organization, and strategic relationships with Pakistani government bodies (Sindh Education Foundation, Islamabad Wildlife Management Board, Ministry of Climate Change, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation) form the core of program distribution.

Name

Join Hands

Legal name

Join Hands

Website

https://joinhands.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Join Hands is a Switzerland-based non-profit that delivers humane education, wildlife conservation, and animal welfare programs in Pakistan through government and NGO partnerships, serving schools, government bodies, and at-risk children free of charge via donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit humanitarian and animal welfare services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Welfare & Advocacy Organizations (AFAEALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK), Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Humane education programs
• Wildlife conservation services
• Animal welfare consulting
• Peace education curriculum
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Erlenbach

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Join Hands operates as a non-profit organization relying on donations from individuals and organizations worldwide. Donations can be made to the Switzerland-based parent organization or to Join Hands Pakistan (registered as a charitable society under Pakistani law).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Join Hands is a non-profit organization that delivers humane education curricula, wildlife conservation consulting, and animal welfare programs in partnership with government bodies, schools, and NGOs in developing countries, primarily Pakistan. Its core offerings include the Caring For Life Education curriculum, wildlife conservation initiatives such as the Margallah Wildlife Center redesign, peace education lesson plans, wildlife-in-captivity consultation, and dog population and rabies management. All programs are provided free of charge to partner organizations and beneficiaries, funded through donations.

Product overview

Join Hands is a non-profit organization (not a technology company) offering a portfolio of humanitarian and animal welfare programs. Its current project portfolio includes: the Caring For Life Education (CFL) humane education curriculum delivered in SEF-assisted schools across Sindh, Pakistan; Wildlife & Conservation programs including the Margallah Wildlife Center initiative; Peace Education developed with the Global Schoolhouse Initiative; Dog Population & Rabies Management initiatives; and Wildlife in Captivity consultation services. Projects in development include One Welfare Education (a character education curriculum aligned with UN SDGs), a Rural Veterinary Care Program template, Wildlife Rescue/Rehab/Rehome support, and Animal Welfare Legislation Consultation. The organization does not offer a software product, SaaS platform, or API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caring For Life Education (CFL) A humane education curriculum for primary schools based on UNESCO's Four Pillars of Education, covering social welfare, citizenship, animal welfare, and environmental issues, delivered through SEF-assisted schools in Sindh province, Pakistan.
• Wildlife & Conservation Programs Collaborative wildlife conservation initiatives including the Margallah Wildlife Center redesign in Pakistan, providing international zoological expertise and guidance to improve animal welfare standards and promote regional conservation.
• Peace Education Humane education lesson plans developed in partnership with The Global Schoolhouse Initiative (GSI) for K-8 curricula, focusing on empathy, care, and compassion towards animals for at-risk children.
• Dog Population & Rabies Management Sustainable street dog population management and rabies eradication programs in Pakistan, offering consult and proposing solutions to municipal bodies in collaboration with world-renowned animal welfare organizations.
• Wildlife in Captivity Consultation Expert consultation and feedback provided to governments and changemakers in Pakistan on captive wildlife facility concerns, aiming to facilitate positive change towards improved welfare standards at zoos and wildlife rescue centres.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 students reached in first year with humane education, planned expansion to 20,000 students and 600 teachers over 3-year pilot

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sindh Education Foundation (SEF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020Partnership to launch Caring For Life Education in Pakistan, delivering the curriculum to 50 SEF Assisted primary schools in Sindh province. SEF provides infrastructure and support for program delivery, while Join Hands provides the curriculum and training.
• Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019In September 2020, Join Hands signed a Letter of Support with the IWMB and Ministry of Climate Change for the Redesign & Redevelopment of the Marghazar Zoo into the Margallah Wildlife Center. Join Hands' team of international wildlife and zoological experts provide consult and guidance to reconceptualize a new, more sustainable wildlife facility in Pakistan.
• Ministry of Climate Change (Pakistan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing discussions since 2019 with the Federal Ministry of Climate Change regarding wildlife conservation initiatives and zoo redevelopment projects in Pakistan.
• The Global Schoolhouse Initiative (GSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoin Hands was invited by GSI to develop a humane education subject stream for their K-8 curriculum, focusing on care and compassion towards animals. Currently working on lesson plan development for at-risk children in their Schoolhouses.
• Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn September 2019, Join Hands and KMC signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a modern new vision for Karachi Zoo, aiming to create a regional model unique to Karachi and South Pakistan.
• Wild WelfareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational wildlife welfare organization providing expertise and support for wildlife in captivity concerns in Pakistan.
• ZoocheckminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWildlife protection organization collaborating on wildlife in captivity issues and zoo assessment projects.
• The White Lion FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation-focused charity collaborating on wildlife rescue and conservation efforts.
• Sustainable Vets InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary organization providing expertise for rural animal hospital program development and animal welfare consultation.
• ACTAsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on animal welfare education in Asia, providing support and collaboration for humane education initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW): Major global animal welfare and conservation organization with programs spanning wildlife rescue, animal welfare policy, and community-based conservation. Comparable mission and program structure to Join Hands, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Jane Goodall Institute: Established global NGO working on animal welfare, conservation, and youth education (Roots & Shoots). Jane Goodall's quote is featured prominently on Join Hands' website, indicating ideological and mission alignment. Functions as a much larger incumbent in the same cause space.
• Four Paws: International animal welfare organization with programs in wildlife sanctuaries, captive animal welfare, and stray animal management. Operates closely parallel to Join Hands' wildlife conservation and dog population management programs, with significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• The Humane Society International (HSI): Global animal welfare organization operating programs across animal protection, wildlife conservation, and humane education. Operates at much greater scale than Join Hands but shares the integrated 'One Welfare' approach to human, animal, and environmental welfare.

Regional players

• World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Pakistan: Pakistan's regional affiliate of WWF, working on wildlife conservation, endangered species, and habitat protection. Operates in the same geography as Join Hands on overlapping wildlife conservation and endangered species priorities, with substantially greater scale and resources.

Direct peers

• Sustainable Vets International: Veterinary organization providing expertise for rural animal hospital program development. Listed as a Join Hands partner for the Rural Veterinary Care Program. Directly comparable in mission to extend veterinary care to underserved working animal communities.
• Wild Welfare: Wildlife welfare organization collaborating with Join Hands on captive wildlife concerns in Pakistan. Directly comparable in scope and approach to Join Hands' Wildlife in Captivity consultation work, focused on improving welfare standards in zoos and wildlife facilities globally.
• ACTAsia: Direct peer in humane education and animal welfare across Asia. ACTAsia delivers consumer education and professional training programs in China and beyond, closely matching Join Hands' Caring For Life Education model. The two organizations are also listed as collaborators in Join Hands' partnership data.
• The Global Schoolhouse Initiative (GSI): K-8 education initiative for at-risk children in Mexico, Uganda, Colombia, and Rohingya communities. Listed as a core partner of Join Hands for developing humane education lesson plans. Comparable in mission focus on character education for vulnerable populations.
• Zoocheck: Wildlife protection organization collaborating with Join Hands on wildlife captivity and zoo assessment projects. Operates with a comparable mandate to improve captive wildlife welfare, making it a close functional peer in the wildlife conservation vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/joinhandspk
• Instagraminstagram.com/joinhands_org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/join-hands
• Xx.com/joinhands_org

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Profiles1 record

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