Azat Foundation (AF) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to empowering communities and promoting sustainable development across Balochistan. Established in 1995 and registered under the Societies Act 1860 with registration number 207, AF has grown into a leading rights-based development actor with active operations in 22 districts of Balochistan.
We believe in creating resilient, self-reliant communities through inclusive, participatory, and gender-sensitive approaches that foster social justice, equity, and dignity. Our philosophy is rooted in the values of solidarity, transparency, equity, and accountability, and we aim to amplify the voices of the most marginalized, especially women, youth, persons with disabilities, and indigenous communities.
Our Mission
To build empowered communities by promoting human rights, ensuring access to essential services, and strengthening resilience through inclusive and participatory development.
Our Vision
A peaceful, just, and prosperous society where all individuals live with dignity, equal rights, and opportunities.
Our Objectives
- To work for the social-economic uplift of the communities and improvement in education, health and livelihoods through participatory community development activities
- To struggle for the restoration and protection of human rights of the communities, including the right to sustainable livelihood, basic social services, right to life and security as well as right to social and political participation
- Improving Health Status of Underprivileged with Special Focus on Women and Children Health
- Eradicating Poverty by Addressing the Root Causes
- Increasing Literacy with Special Focus on Primary Girls Education
- Promoting Gender Equity & Equality and Empowering Women
- Promoting Tolerance, Unity and Discipline to Strengthen the Peace Movement
- Strengthening Institutions & Human Resources in Different Sectors of Life at all Levels
- Promoting Democratic Norms in Society & Strengthening Movement of Democratic Power Structures
- Contributing Towards Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage Of Balochistan
- Promoting Equitable and Social Structure
- Ensuring Environment Sustainability
- Responding to Natural & Man-Made Disasters through Effective Management & Mitigating/Reducing Risks
Our CORE VALUES
MUTUAL RESPECT | Requiring us to recognize the instinctive value of all people |
EQUITY & JUSTICE | Requiring us to ensure equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, class and ethnicity |
HONESTY & TRANSPARENCY | Being accountable at all levels for the effectiveness of our actions and open in our thoughts and communications with others. |
SOLIDARITY WITH POOR | Powerless and excluded will be the only bias in our commitment to the fight against poverty and injustice. |
HUMILITY IN OUR PRESENTATION & BEHAVIOUR | Recognizing that we are part of a wider alliance against poverty and injustice |