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 marginalised, especially women, youth, persons with disabilities, and indigenous communities.
Our Mission
Azat Foundation (AF) exists for the establishment of a society in which every person can exercise its right to a life of dignity and can have equal access to all the available resources on the earth.
Our Vision
A society with no poverty in which all people have admittance to all the resources and can enjoy their human rights.
Our objective
Committed to community development through participatory action, human rights advocacy, and sustainable social change.
Community Upliftment
Working for the social-economic uplift of communities through participatory development activities in education, health, and livelihoods.
Human Rights
Struggling for the restoration and protection of human rights, including sustainable livelihood, basic social services, and political participation.
Health Improvement
Improving health status of underprivileged communities with special focus on women and children's health needs.
Poverty Eradication
Eradicating poverty by addressing its root causes through sustainable economic development initiatives.
Education
Increasing literacy rates with special focus on primary education for girls to ensure equal educational opportunities.
Gender Equality
Promoting gender equity and equality while empowering women through education, economic opportunities, and leadership development.
Peace & Unity
Promoting tolerance, unity, and discipline to strengthen peace movements and foster community harmony.
Institution Building
Strengthening institutions and human resources in different sectors of life at all levels through capacity building.
Democratic Values
Promoting democratic norms in society and strengthening movements for democratic power structures and governance.
Cultural Heritage
Contributing towards preservation and restoration of the cultural heritage of Balochistan through documentation and promotion.
Social Equity
Promoting equitable social structures that ensure fair distribution of resources and opportunities for all community members.
Environmental Sustainability
Ensuring environmental sustainability through conservation efforts, sustainable practices, and community awareness.
Disaster Response
Responding to natural and man-made disasters through effective management and implementing risk reduction strategies.
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
Recognizing that we are part of a wider alliance against poverty and injustice