What Hashoo Foundation does

Hashoo Foundation is a knowledge-based, non-profit organization founded in 1988 and headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan. It serves vulnerable urban and rural communities across 100+ districts of Pakistan, including Azad Kashmir, through an integrated portfolio of development programs: Hashoo Hunar (vocational skills training with internationally recognized certifications from City & Guilds UK, TEVTA, NAVTTC, and PSDF), Hashoo Trust (humanitarian and disaster response), Umeed-e-Noor (services for children with disabilities, registered since 1995), the Environment and Climate Change Program (including the proprietary SMaRT Approach for village development), the Economic Growth Program, and the Knowledge Series digital platform. The organization reports serving 1.3 million cumulative beneficiaries across healthcare, education, skills training, climate action, and humanitarian relief.

The foundation's business model relies on donations, grants, and funding from international development partners (including UNDP, Oxfam, BISP), the Government of Pakistan's Economic Affairs Division and Pakistan Center for Philanthropy certifications, and program-specific fundraising via its website donation portal. Revenue is generated through unrestricted and restricted donations (e.g., PKR 1,000+ general donations, PKR 3,500-7,500 flood-relief packages), grants, and strategic partnerships with hospitality industry leaders (Marriott, Pearl Continental Hotels) that provide hands-on training and job placement pipelines. The organization operates three core subsidiaries (Hashoo Hunar Association, Hashoo Trust, and Umeed-e-Noor) and has received recognition including the BBC World Challenge 08, Clinton Global Initiative Featured Commitment, GDIB Awards, and NFEH CSR Awards.

From a technical standpoint, Hashoo Foundation's distinctive platforms are the SMaRT Approach (Sustainable Methods and Resilient Technologies) — an action research methodology for climate-resilient village development first deployed in Gilgit-Baltistan — and the Knowledge Series, a webinar- and digital-content platform launched in 2017 that convenes scholars, retired government officials, and community elders. The Strategic Support Unit (SSU) coordinates knowledge production, research, policy input, gender mainstreaming, and resource mobilization across programs. Distribution occurs through direct community engagement, regional offices, training centers, and a network of strategic partners across all provinces of Pakistan. The organization is led by CEO Ms. Ayesha Khan and operates under the broader Hashoo Group umbrella (Deputy Chairman and CEO Mr. Murtaza Hashwani).

Name

Hashoo Foundation

Legal name

Hashoo Foundation

Website

https://hashoofoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hashoo Foundation is a knowledge-based non-profit established in 1988, delivering skills training, humanitarian relief, disability services, climate action, and economic empowerment programs to vulnerable communities across 100+ districts in Pakistan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development and Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Child and Youth Services (62411), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Humanitarian aid services
• Vocational skills training
• Disaster relief response
• Nonprofit foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Islamabad

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a non-profit organization, Hashoo Foundation relies primarily on donations from individuals, organizations, and international donors. The foundation accepts contributions through its website donation portal and bank transfers, including options for emergency flood relief drives and general fund contributions.
2. Grants and Funding from Development Partners: The foundation receives funding and grants from international development organizations, government bodies (EAD, PCP), and strategic partners for implementing development programs aligned with SDGs across Pakistan.
3. Program-Based Contributions: Hashoo Foundation operates program-specific donation options including Hashoo Trust (humanitarian), Hashoo Hunar (skills development), Umeed-e-Noor (inclusive development), and SDG/climate programs, each accepting targeted contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hashoo Foundation is a knowledge-based non-profit organization that delivers community development programs across Pakistan, including vocational skills training (Hashoo Hunar), humanitarian and disaster response (Hashoo Trust), special education for children with disabilities (Umeed-e-Noor), climate action and environmental sustainability (SMaRT Approach), economic empowerment, and a Knowledge Series platform for digital learning. Services are funded through donations, grants, and strategic partnerships with national and international development actors.

Product overview

Hashoo Foundation is a knowledge-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of development programs focused on socio-economic uplift of vulnerable communities in Pakistan. The core offerings include Hashoo Hunar for vocational skills training, Hashoo Trust for humanitarian response, Umeed-e-Noor for disability services, Environment and Climate Change Program, Economic Growth Program, and the Knowledge Series for knowledge dissemination. These programs work synergistically to address skills development, humanitarian needs, climate action, and economic empowerment across Pakistan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hashoo Hunar Hashoo Hunar is a skills development and vocational training program established under Section 42 of the Companies Act 2017, providing occupational and vocational training with job placement services to empower underprivileged communities across Pakistan. Curricula are certified by City & Guilds UK, NAVTTC, TEVTA, and the National Training Bureau, and includes hands-on training at Marriott and Pearl Continental Hotels leading to management trainee positions.
• Hashoo Trust (Hashoo Humanitarian Program) Hashoo Trust is the humanitarian arm of Hashoo Foundation, providing disaster response, emergency relief, recovery, and rehabilitation services in line with International Humanitarian Standards including the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Sphere Standards. It serves flood-affected and other disaster-impacted communities across Pakistan.
• Umeed-e-Noor Umeed-e-Noor is a nonprofit organization providing services to children with hearing impairment, physical and cognitive disabilities, including special education, speech therapy, and physiotherapy services. It has served more than 6,000 individuals with special needs since its creation.
• Environment and Climate Change Program A thematic program focusing on climate action, environmental protection, water resources, renewable energy, and solid waste management, including the SMaRT (Sustainable Methods and Resilient Technologies) Approach for empowering communities in northern Pakistan. Pakistan's first SMaRT villages were established in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Economic Growth Program A program aligned with SDG 8 focusing on local economic development, entrepreneurial ecosystem strengthening, and SME policies through cultural economy, green entrepreneurship, and regenerative agriculture initiatives. Has trained 13,157 women and men and supported initiatives including the BBC World Challenge 08-winning Women Empowerment through Honey Bee Farming project.
• Knowledge Series A knowledge dissemination platform initiated in 2017 that leverages digital technology to share expertise through webinars, documentaries, interviews, and roundtable discussions featuring scholars, experts, retired government officials, and community elders. Topics cover child rights, gender inclusion, climate change, regenerative agriculture, and more.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.3 million beneficiaries served across Pakistan in 30 years
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• UNDP (United Nations Development Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashoo Foundation partnered with UNDP in December 2019 for the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) to deliver professional trainings to 2,128 youth in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, leading to job placement in the tourism and hospitality industry. UNDP provided full support for re-strategizing the project during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• OxfamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashoo Foundation collaborates with Oxfam as part of its network of international NGOs and development sector partners operating across Pakistan.
• PSDF (Punjab Skills Development Fund)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSDF partners with Hashoo Hunar for the Hospitality Management Training Program (HMTP), providing certification for trainees. PSDF is a key skills development partner supporting vocational training initiatives.
• TEVTA Punjab (Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEVTA Punjab collaborates with Hashoo Hunar for certification recognition. International Vocational Qualifications (IVQs) curriculum/content is approved by TEVTA Punjab alongside City & Guilds UK, National Training Bureau, and NAVTTC.
• BISP (Benazir Income Support Programme)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBISP is listed among Hashoo Foundation's global partners, indicating collaboration on social protection and welfare initiatives for vulnerable communities in Pakistan.
• City & Guilds UKmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashoo Hunar's International Vocational Qualifications (IVQ) curriculum and content is approved by City & Guilds UK, enabling graduates to receive internationally recognized certifications.
• NAVTTC (National Vocational and Technical Training Commission)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAVTTC approves Hashoo Hunar's training curriculum and content for vocational qualifications, providing national-level accreditation for skills development programs.
• National Training Bureau (NTB) IslamabadmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTB Islamabad approves Hashoo Hunar's training curriculum and content for national-level accreditation of vocational training programs.
• CANSA (Climate Action Network South Asia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashoo Foundation supports SDG 13 agenda as a member of CANSA, engaging in climate mitigation and adaptation solutions for local communities at the regional level.
• UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashoo Foundation holds observer status with the UNFCCC, engaging with global climate policy frameworks and conventions.
• InsuResilience Global PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashoo Foundation is the only South Asian civil society partner of InsuResilience Global Partnership, focused on climate risk insurance and resilience solutions.
• Government of Pakistan (Economic Affairs Division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashoo Foundation is one of the few recognized professional non-profits registered with the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) of Government of Pakistan, enabling implementation of development programs with government support.
• Pakistan Center for Philanthropy (PCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashoo Foundation is certified by PCP as an accredited NGO demonstrating excellence in internal governance, financial management, and program delivery. This certification led to approval by FBR under section 2(36) of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 as an NPO.
• SCIPPERs (Spinal Cord Injury Patients Expatriate Representatives)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashoo Foundation collaborated with SCIPPERs, an organization of Pakistani expatriate medical professionals mostly in the US, to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to 80 individuals paralyzed following the 2005 earthquake in Mansehra and Abbottabad.
• Marriott Hotels and Pearl Continental HotelsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHashoo Hunar's Hospitality Management Training Program is the only training program in Pakistan providing hands-on training at Marriott and Pearl Continental Hotels, with graduates selected for management trainee positions.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Regional players

• Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF): Government-established skills training fund in Punjab. Comparable as both a partner and alternative skills training provider focused on hospitality and vocational certifications.
• Citizens Foundation (TCF): Major Pakistani education-focused non-profit operating schools nationwide. Comparable in serving underprivileged communities, education-to-empowerment model, and Pakistan-only footprint.

Direct peers

• Al-Khidmat Foundation: Pakistani welfare NGO operating in healthcare, education, disaster relief, and livelihoods. Comparable in national-scale humanitarian and community uplift services across Pakistan.
• Edhi Foundation: Largest Pakistani non-profit providing humanitarian services, healthcare, and community welfare. Direct peer in humanitarian aid, healthcare delivery, and social service provision across Pakistan.
• Saylani Welfare International Trust: Major Pakistani NGO providing food, education, healthcare, and vocational training. Comparable in multi-vertical community development and skills training across Pakistan.
• Indus Earth Trust: Pakistan-based NGO focused on community development, climate resilience, and rural livelihoods. Comparable in climate action, rural empowerment, and partnership-based delivery model.

Others

• UNDP Pakistan: UN agency partner of Hashoo Foundation for Youth Empowerment Program. Comparable in SDG-aligned programming, youth employment, and policy advisory work in Pakistan.
• Oxfam Pakistan: International NGO partner with comparable programmatic focus on poverty alleviation, gender equality, and humanitarian response in Pakistan.

Broad incumbents

• Aga Khan Foundation (Pakistan): Global development organization with deep Pakistan presence in education, health, and rural development. Comparable in vocational training, healthcare, and multi-province execution model.
• Mercy Corps Pakistan: Major international INGO operating in Pakistan across humanitarian response, economic development, and youth programming. Comparable in humanitarian aid delivery and youth economic empowerment programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hashoo-foundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/HashooFoundation
• Xx.com/HashooFoundaUSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/hashoofoundation

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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