Sona Welfare Foundation Launches Rs236 Million Education and Health Programs Across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, April 29:
Sona Welfare Foundation (SWF), the implementing partner of Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), has launched two major social development initiatives worth Rs236 million aimed at expanding access to education and healthcare in underserved regions of Pakistan.
The programs, unveiled on Tuesday, will benefit communities across Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), and Punjab through strategic partnerships with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and the Orange Tree Foundation (OTF).
Under the initiative, SWF has introduced the Integrated Health, Rehabilitation and Inclusive Education Programme in collaboration with PPAF, alongside the OTF x SWF Scholarship Programme, which will provide fully funded higher education opportunities to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The scholarships will be available for students pursuing degrees at universities across the country.
Officials said the dual initiatives are designed to address both educational and healthcare challenges by removing financial and physical barriers faced by marginalized communities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.
The launch ceremony was attended by senior leadership from partner organizations, including Jahangir Piracha, Managing Director and CEO of FFC and Chairman of SWF; Nadir Barech, CEO of PPAF; and Omer Mateen Allahwala, CEO of Global OTF, underscoring a collaborative commitment to social development.
Speaking at the event, Air Commodore (Retd) Syed Farooq Ahmed Bokhari, Chief Operating Officer of SWF, said the initiatives reflect a long-term vision for inclusive growth. He emphasized that sustainable business success is closely linked to community well-being, adding that the investment aims to empower youth and improve access to essential services.
“These programmes are designed to help break the cycle of poverty by promoting academic excellence and delivering critical health and rehabilitation support,” he said.
Development experts view the initiative as a significant step toward strengthening Pakistan’s social sector through private-public partnerships, particularly in areas where access to education and healthcare remains limited.