SADA NGO -Society for Audiological & Developmental Ailments

What SADA NGO -Society for Audiological & Developmental Ailments does

SADA NGO (Society for Audiological & Developmental Ailments) is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2013 and registered in 2014 with the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Punjab, headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan. It provides a vertically integrated suite of audiological and educational services for underprivileged hearing-impaired children across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including newborn hearing screening (Rs 1,500 per child, ~1,200 screened to date), hearing assessments, hearing aid provision and maintenance, speech therapy sessions (Rs 2,000 each, ~70 children served), cochlear implant surgery facilitation (Rs 1.7-2.5M per surgery, 43 surgeries completed), and the Alam School for Speech and Learning, a free specialized school enrolling 28 students at a monthly cost of PKR 350,000.

The organization operates with a small core team of approximately 6 employees and relies entirely on charitable donations collected through banking partners (Bank Al Falah, Meezan Bank, Telenor Microfinance Bank) and the My Impact Meter app. Its business model is sponsorship-driven rather than commercial: donors fund specific programs (Sponsor A Child at Rs 17,000/month, tuition at Rs 8,000/month, lunch program at Rs 4,000/month, device maintenance at Rs 3,000/month), with services delivered free or at heavy subsidy to beneficiary families. SADA holds regulatory certifications including Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy certification, FBR tax-exempt status, and Punjab Charity Commission registration, enabling Zakat-compliant fundraising.

Technology utilization is conventional clinical audiology equipment supplemented by a digital presence (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, website with blog content). Distribution occurs through the Lahore headquarters, embedded newborn screening at two public hospitals, mobile medical camps (collaborations with Punjab Police in November 2025 and Special Olympics Pakistan in July 2024), and the Alam School. The organization's clinical credibility rests heavily on President Dr. Afzaal Alam's 26+ years of audiology practice and the qualifications of clinical staff trained at King Edward Medical University and Riphah University.

Name

SADA NGO -Society for Audiological & Developmental Ailments

Legal name

Society for Audiological and Developmental Ailments

Website

https://sada.com.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SADA NGO is a Lahore-based nonprofit providing free and subsidized audiological and educational services, including newborn screening, hearing aids, cochlear implants, speech therapy, and specialized schooling, to underprivileged hearing-impaired children across Punjab and KPK, Pakistan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audiology and Speech Therapy Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF), Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM), Assistive Hearing & Communication Access (Captioning, Hearing Support, Transcription) (EDAFAKAC)

Keywords

• Audiology services
• Speech therapy
• Cochlear implants
• Hearing aids
• Special education

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SADA NGO is a nonprofit charitable organization in Pakistan that delivers diagnostic, medical, therapeutic, and educational services to underprivileged children with hearing and speech disabilities. Its core offerings include newborn hearing screening, comprehensive hearing assessments, hearing aid provision and maintenance, cochlear implant surgery facilitation, and speech therapy. The organization also runs Alam School for Speech and Learning (ASSL), a free specialized school preparing hearing-impaired children for mainstream education.

Product overview

SADA NGO operates as a non-governmental charitable organization providing a comprehensive suite of services for children with hearing and speech disabilities. The core offerings include hearing aids and accessories provision, detailed hearing assessments, speech therapy sessions, cochlear implant surgeries, and newborn hearing screening programs. Educational support is delivered through Alam School for Speech & Learning (ASSL), a free specialized school preparing hearing-impaired children for mainstream education. Additional support programs include the Sponsor a Child initiative (Rs 17,000/month covering tuition, therapy, maintenance, and meals), hearing device maintenance support, speech therapy sponsorship, and a healthy lunch program. The organization has facilitated 43 cochlear implant surgeries and screened approximately 1,200 newborns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alam School for Speech and Learning (ASSL): A specialized free school established by SADA in November 2015 for hearing-impaired children, preparing them for mainstream education. Currently serves 28 students with quality education, speech therapy, and nutrition support.

Products and services

• Hearing Assessment Detailed hearing assessments to identify the type and extent of hearing loss in children, enabling customized intervention plans. Targeted at hearing-impaired children from low-income families in Pakistan.
• Hearing Aids and Accessories Provision of high-quality hearing aids and maintenance services to ensure hearing aids continue to function optimally for children with hearing impairments. Provided free or at subsidized rates to underprivileged families; donated devices are refurbished and distributed.
• Cochlear Implant Surgery Facilitation Facilitation of cochlear implantation surgery, a treatment for severely hearing-impaired patients. SADA has successfully conducted 43 cochlear implant surgeries. Surgery costs range from Rs. 1,700,000 to Rs. 2,500,000 per child and is subsidized/free for underprivileged families.
• Speech Therapy Regular speech therapy sessions conducted by Speech Language Pathologists to develop speech and improve vocabulary of children with hearing impairments. Sessions cost Rs 2,000 each. Around 70 children have benefited from this service.
• Newborn Hearing Screening Newborn hearing tests to identify hearing problems right away, enabling early intervention. Screening costs Rs 1,500 per child. SADA has screened approximately 1,200 newborns at two public hospitals.
• Alam School for Speech and Learning (ASSL) Free specialized school for hearing-impaired children preparing them for mainstream education. Currently serves 28 students, providing quality education, nutritious lunch, speech therapy, audiology checkups, and support from a child psychologist and nutritionist. Monthly running cost is PKR 350,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43 successful cochlear implant surgeries facilitated
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Punjab PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2025SADA NGO, in collaboration with Punjab Police, arranged a one-day medical camp at Police Lines Multan on November 22, 2025, where approximately 30 patients were assessed. Police provided venue and logistical support while SADA provided medical expertise and assessment services.
• Special Olympics PakistanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2024SADA team joined Special Olympics Pakistan for pediatric hearing screening of 40 talented children with intellectual disabilities at Lahore Garrison Institute for Special Education on July 6, 2024. Collaborative effort to extend hearing assessment services to children with special needs.
• Bank Al FalahminorOthersBank Al Falah serves as a banking partner for donations. Donors can make online bank transfers to SADA's account at Bank Al Falah, Shadman branch. Title of Account: Society for Audiological and Developmental Ailments. Account Number: 00441003034678.
• Meezan BankminorOthersMeezan Bank serves as a Zakat collection partner. Account Title: Society for Audiological and Developmental Ailments (SADA). Account No: 0113703809. IBAN: PK08MEZN0002090113703809. Branch: 0209 Shadman, Lahore.
• Telenor Microfinance BankminorOthersTelenor Microfinance Bank enables donations to SADA. Account # 2082705026. Account Title: SADA. IBAN: PK89TMFB9999002082705026.
• My Impact MeterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMy Impact Meter mobile app enables donors to contribute to SADA's 'Sponsor Free Hearing Assessment and Fitting of Hearing Aids to Children' program. Donors can search for SADA in the NGO section, select the cause, and complete donations through the app.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• SignHealth (UK): UK charity providing healthcare, mental health, and advocacy services for the Deaf community. Comparable in mission (serving hearing-impaired population) and integrated service approach, but operates in a higher-resource geography.

Broad incumbents

• AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: International membership organization supporting listening and spoken language for people with hearing loss through advocacy, education, and scholarships. Comparable in target population (hearing-impaired children) and focus on mainstream integration, though operates as an advocacy/membership body rather than direct service provider.
• Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA): US-based consumer advocacy organization for people with hearing loss, providing education, support, and advocacy. Comparable in mission (supporting hearing-impaired individuals) but operates as a broad advocacy body rather than direct service provider like SADA.
• Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech: US-based established network of schools for deaf and hard of hearing children offering listening and spoken language education. Comparable in core model — specialized schooling for hearing-impaired children with focus on mainstream integration — though operating in a higher-resource setting.
• National Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (NIRM) Pakistan: Pakistan's primary public-sector rehabilitation facility providing audiology, speech therapy, and assistive device services including hearing aids. Comparable in service offering (audiology, hearing aids, speech therapy) and beneficiary population, though broader in scope.

Direct peers

• Lahore Institute of Special Education (LISE): Pakistan special education institution based in Lahore serving children with various disabilities including hearing impairment. Comparable in geography, target beneficiary population, and special education service delivery model.
• Family Education Services Foundation (FESF) / Deaf Reach: Pakistan-based nonprofit providing educational and rehabilitative services for children with disabilities including hearing impairment through its Deaf Reach program. Most direct comparable — similar mission, beneficiary population, and integrated service model (school + therapy) in the same geography.
• Pakistan Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PFRD): Pakistan-based nonprofit providing rehabilitation and support services to persons with disabilities. Comparable in mission and beneficiary population though broader in disability scope than SADA's hearing-impairment focus.
• Rising Sun Education & Welfare Society: Pakistan-based nonprofit providing special education and therapeutic services to children with disabilities including hearing impairment. Comparable in mission, geography, beneficiary population, and integrated education-plus-therapy model.
• Sunshine Special Education Foundation: Pakistan-based nonprofit providing special education services for children with disabilities. Comparable in mission, geography, target population, and service model (specialized schooling for children with disabilities).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCiHdaZa2K596HFuWFVTc8qA
• Facebookfacebook.com/sadango0
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sada-ngo-society-for-audiological-developmental-ailments
• Instagraminstagram.com/sada_ngo

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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