About Us

The Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness (SFEA) is a non-profit civil society organization dedicated to advancing Socio-Political Peacebuilding, Democracy and Governance, Women’s Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship. Headquartered in Islamabad, SFEA has been actively driving constructive social change since 2008. It was formally registered in July 2012 under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies Registration and Control Ordinance, 1961. Later on in 2019, it was incorporated as a Not-for-Profit Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under the Companies Act, 2017.

SFEA operates a substantial network comprising reputable non-governmental and civil society partners, as well as leaders from across Pakistan, including local organizations in areas: newly merged districts (formerly FATA), Balochistan, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Through its far-reaching outreach efforts and collaborative network, SFEA strive to bring about significant and positive policy level transformations. This includes multifaceted advocacy campaigns, capacity building programs, literacy and communication initiatives carried out in collaboration with various national and international donors and development organizations. SFEA has reached diverse communities across all provinces & regions of the country and made its mark in 100+ districts, 100+ universities, and 50+ religious seminaries with 30+ Projects having an overall 150,000+ beneficiaries.

Guided by a skilled and experienced management, the team at SFEA brings together extensive hands-on experience in multiple areas of development. SFEA has contributed positively all over Pakistan and this is evident from its work with a range of national and international partners. These prominent institutions, include: the U.S. Mission Pakistan, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), the International Foundation for Electoral System (IFES), Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), National Endowment for Democracy (NED), United States Institute of Peace (USIP), Development Alternatives Inc (DAI), International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX), and Search for Common Ground (SFCG). Shaoor Foundation also takes pride in its formal partnerships with a network of 30+ local government & non-government institutions. Some of these esteemed institutions include: National Assembly of Pakistan, National Counter Terrorism Authority Pakistan (NACTA), Higher Education Commission (HEC), Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Paigham e Pakistan.

Our Impact

We have a wide-reaching impact in Pakistan, operating in all provinces including Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan, AJK, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Our Network covers 170+ districts, 100+ universities, and 50+ religious seminaries.

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