Caritas Pakistan

What Caritas Pakistan does

Caritas Pakistan is the humanitarian and development arm of the Catholic Church in Pakistan, operating under the governance mandate of the Bishop's Conference of Pakistan. Founded in 1965 with legal incorporation traced to 1974, the organization delivers programs across seven thematic areas: disaster risk reduction, livelihood and food security, water-sanitation-hygiene (WASH), non-formal education, climate change, health, and emergency response, supplemented by women empowerment, psychosocial support, and the multi-cycle Caritas Plantation Campaign. Field operations are executed through a seven-diocesan network spanning Islamabad-Rawalpindi (with a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sub-office), Faisalabad, Lahore, Multan (with Rajanpur), Hyderabad, Karachi, and Quetta, enabling last-mile delivery via parish-level trust networks.

The organization runs no proprietary technology platform; its service delivery is built on human-coordinated field operations, civil society partnerships, and government coordination with Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority, UN OCHA, and UNESCO. Notable programs include the Resilient Agriculture Initiatives for Nature (RAIN) project, the One Million Tree Plantation Campaign (2016-2019), the One Million More Tree Plantation Campaign (2020-2023), and the Caritas Plantation Campaign 2024-2027, collectively targeting millions of trees and tens of thousands of farming households.

Caritas Pakistan is a non-profit, not a commercial enterprise; it generates no product or service revenue. Operating funds come from donations (individuals, organizations), grants from sister-Caritas bodies (Caritas Internationalis, Caritas Asia, Caritas Austria), and institutional partners. Online donations are facilitated through the website and bank transfer via JS Bank Limited. The organization employs 51-100 staff at its Lahore national secretariat and across diocesan units, with Executive Director Amjad Gulzar leading operations.

Name

Caritas Pakistan

Legal name

Caritas Pakistan

Website

https://caritas.org.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Caritas Pakistan is a Catholic-affiliated non-profit delivering humanitarian aid, disaster risk reduction, WASH, non-formal education, and climate resilience programs across Pakistan through a seven-diocesan network, funded by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Community Development Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), Refugee, Crisis & Humanitarian Education Partnerships (EiE) (EDADALAG)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Disaster risk reduction
• Non-formal education programs
• Community development programs
• Climate change adaptation

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahore

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Caritas Pakistan operates as a humanitarian NGO funded primarily through donations from individuals, organizations, and institutional donors. The organization accepts donations via bank transfer (JS Bank Limited) and online donation forms on its website.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Caritas Pakistan delivers free humanitarian and development services to marginalized communities across Pakistan through thematic programs: Disaster Risk Reduction, Water/Sanitation/Hygiene (WASH), Non-Formal Education for out-of-school children, Climate Change adaptation (including multi-year tree plantation campaigns), Health (medical camps), Livelihood and climate-resilient agriculture, Emergency Response, Women Empowerment, and Psychosocial Support. Programs are funded by individual and institutional donations, grants, and the global Caritas network, and are implemented free of charge to beneficiaries through seven diocesan units covering all of Pakistan.

Product overview

Caritas Pakistan is a humanitarian organization offering a portfolio of interconnected community development and emergency response programs. The organization operates through its National Secretariat and diocesan units across Pakistan, delivering services in disaster risk reduction, livelihood and agriculture, water and sanitation, non-formal education, climate action, and health. Core programs are supplemented by specialized initiatives including women empowerment, psychosocial support, and tree plantation campaigns. The organization follows a coordinated approach across diocesan offices (Islamabad-Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Lahore, Multan, Hyderabad, Karachi, Quetta) to reach marginalized communities nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Disaster Risk Reduction Programs focused on reducing disaster risks through community preparedness, early warning systems, and emergency response planning for recurring floods and climate-related emergencies in Pakistan.
• Livelihood, Agriculture and Food Security Programs aimed at increasing food security through sustainable agricultural practices, farmer support, and climate-resilient farming techniques for rural and smallholder communities in Pakistan.
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Initiatives providing clean water access, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion in underserved communities across Pakistan.
• Non-Formal Education Alternative education pathways for out-of-school children aged 5-16, providing learning opportunities for marginalized and hard-to-reach communities across Pakistan.
• Climate Change Environmental programs addressing climate change impacts through tree plantation campaigns, community resilience building, and awareness raising.
• Health Healthcare services including medical camps, health awareness, and support for flood-affected communities in Pakistan.
• Caritas Plantation Campaign 2024-2027 Environmental campaign focused on tree plantation for life, building on previous campaigns (2016-2019 and 2020-2023) to plant millions of trees nationwide.
• Emergency Response Humanitarian relief operations during floods and natural disasters, providing immediate assistance to affected populations in Pakistan.
• Women Empowerment Initiatives focused on enhancing women's participation, agency, and economic independence through skills training and community engagement across Pakistan.
• Psychosocial Support Mental health and psychological support services for communities affected by disasters and crisis situations in Pakistan.
• COVID-19 Response Humanitarian response program addressing the health and socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan.
• Resilient Agriculture Initiatives for Nature (RAIN) Climate-resilient agricultural project promoting sustainable farming practices, kitchen gardening, composting, and organic farming in vulnerable communities across Pakistan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed One Million Tree Plantation Campaign (2016-2019) and One Million More Tree Plantation Campaign (2020-2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Caritas InternationaliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaritas Pakistan is part of the global Caritas network operating under Caritas Internationalis, the worldwide network of Catholic charitable organizations.
• Caritas AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership with Caritas Asia for coordinated humanitarian response across the Asian region.
• Caritas AustriamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Caritas partner organization providing support and collaboration for development programs.
• UN OCHAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - collaborated on MIRA assessments and humanitarian response coordination. Alexandra de Sousa, Deputy Head of Office, officially congratulated Caritas Pakistan on their Golden Jubilee.
• UNESCOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for education and cultural programs aligned with UNESCO sustainable development goals.
• Pakistan Catholic Bishop Conference (PCBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaritas Pakistan operates on the mandate of the Bishop's Conference of Pakistan, which is its Board of Governors. The organization is an expression of the concern of the Catholics of Pakistan for justice, peace and development.
• National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Pakistan's NDMA for monsoon contingency planning and disaster risk reduction coordination.
• Government Agriculture Extension DepartmentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGovernment officials from Agriculture Extension Department provided technical guidance for RAIN project composting and farming trainings.
• Karachi Urban Lab IBAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuhammad Toheed, Co-Director of Karachi Urban Lab IBA, celebrated Caritas Pakistan's One Million More Tree Plantation Campaign success and praised the organization's environmental work.
• The Global Catholic Climate MovementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership aligned with Catholic social teaching on environmental stewardship and climate action.
• Daughters of St. PaulminorOthersSent congratulations to Caritas Pakistan for completion of 50 years of service.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UNDP Pakistan: UN development agency coordinating large-scale resilience, climate adaptation, and disaster recovery programming in Pakistan. Comparable as a coordination and funding entity, often partnering with national NGOs like Caritas Pakistan for last-mile delivery.
• UN World Food Programme Pakistan: UN agency operating the largest food assistance and emergency response programs in Pakistan. Comparable as a humanitarian coordination and implementation partner, with significantly broader mandate and funding base, often working through implementing partners like Caritas Pakistan.

Direct peers

• Mercy Corps Pakistan: Global humanitarian organization with Pakistan operations focused on economic recovery, climate adaptation, and youth resilience. Comparable in multi-sectoral programming and institutional donor-driven operating model.
• World Vision Pakistan: International Christian humanitarian organization with Pakistan programs in child protection, education, health, and disaster response. Comparable as a faith-based INGO pursuing similar multi-sectoral programs and institutional donor funding.
• Edhi Foundation: Pakistan's largest indigenous humanitarian NGO, operating nationwide ambulance, shelter, and emergency response services. Directly comparable as a domestic faith-rooted nonprofit delivering humanitarian services across Pakistan at significant scale.
• Caritas India: National Caritas organization in India with an analogous diocesan network structure, multi-sectoral humanitarian programs (DRR, health, education, livelihoods), and shared Caritas Internationalis affiliation. Directly comparable in mission, governance model, and operational footprint within South Asia.
• Oxfam Pakistan: International humanitarian NGO with significant Pakistan operations focused on poverty, gender inequality, and disaster response. Comparable as a multi-sectoral humanitarian organization pursuing similar programmatic themes (livelihoods, WASH, DRR) with institutional donor funding.
• Pakistan Red Crescent Society: Pakistan's primary domestic humanitarian organization operating nationwide with disaster response, health, and community programs. Comparable in scale, scope, and beneficiary focus, with similarly diversified funding from international and domestic sources.
• Islamic Relief Pakistan: Faith-based humanitarian INGO with major Pakistan operations in disaster response, WASH, food security, and livelihoods. Comparable as a religious-affiliated humanitarian organization competing for similar donor pools in the same geography.
• CARE International in Pakistan: Major international humanitarian organization with Pakistan programs in women's empowerment, food security, and emergency response. Comparable in multi-sectoral portfolio, institutional donor funding base, and country-wide operational presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CaritasPakistan
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvhix4T9icUcNFw-5FWc95Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/CaritasPakistanNational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caritas-pakistan

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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