Left To Right: Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad (Chairperson Higher Education Commission), Syed Ali Hameed (Chairperson, Shaoor Foundation), Dr. Arif Alvi (Former President Of Pakistan), Muhammad Inkasar Khan, Member (R&D) NACTA

TWO-DAY NATIONAL VICE CHANCELLORS’ CONFERENCE

Left To Right: Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad (Chairperson Higher Education Commission), Syed Ali Hameed (Chairperson, Shaoor Foundation), Dr. Arif Alvi (Former President Of Pakistan), Muhammad Inkasar Khan, Member (R&D) NACTA
Notable Guests include, Special Secretary (Legislation) Mushtaq Ahmed, Senator Danesh Kumar (BAP), Members of National Assembly: Maiza Hameed (PML-N), Imran Dar (PML-N), Muhammad Khan Daha (PML-N) and Barrister Qamar Sabzwari, Barrister Afzal Hussain with Young Parliamentarians.

Post-Legislative Scrutiny Analysis Workshop BY “Humahang For Rights”

Notable Guests include, Special Secretary (Legislation) Mushtaq Ahmed, Senator Danesh Kumar (BAP), Members of National Assembly: Maiza Hameed (PML-N), Imran Dar (PML-N), Muhammad Khan Daha (PML-N) and Barrister Qamar Sabzwari, Barrister Afzal Hussain with Young Parliamentarians.
20 Businesses, 28 Entrepreneurs along with the teams of ICCIA & Shaoor Foundation.

Entrepowered – Women Can Do, Exposure Visit to ICCIA, Karachi

20 Businesses, 28 Entrepreneurs along with the teams of ICCIA & Shaoor Foundation.
Top Row: Consul General, Conrad Tribble of the U.S. Consulate Karachi along with Syed Ali Hameed (Chairman SFEA) and the team of National Incubation Center Quetta and officials from the Consulate including: Zahra Hajyani (Public Engagement Specialist) and Anastasia Kolivas, Public Diplomacy Officer.

Graduation Ceremony of 20 Businesses – Entrepowered Women Can Do

Top Row: Consul General, Conrad Tribble of the U.S. Consulate Karachi along with Syed Ali Hameed (Chairman SFEA) and the team of National Incubation Center Quetta and officials from the Consulate including: Zahra Hajyani (Public Engagement Specialist) and Anastasia Kolivas, Public Diplomacy Officer.
Left to Right: Irfan Munir, Zauq Akhtar, Komal Javed, Jaya Jaggi, Sabohi Ali, Farhana Nouman, Farheen Akhtar, Mariyum, Rabeea Anwar, Harsimran Kaur, Raja Shoaib Akhtar, Zeeshan, Syed Ali Hameed, Ahsan Abdullah

SALAMTI FELLOWSHIP – SFEA TEAM & VOLUNTEERS

Left to Right: Irfan Munir, Zauq Akhtar, Komal Javed, Jaya Jaggi, Sabohi Ali, Farhana Nouman, Farheen Akhtar, Mariyum, Rabeea Anwar, Harsimran Kaur, Raja Shoaib Akhtar, Zeeshan, Syed Ali Hameed, Ahsan Abdullah
Donald Blome (U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan) addressing the audience with his remarks at Serena, Quetta

PROJECT LAUNCHING CEREMONY – ENTREPOWERED WOMEN CAN DO

Donald Blome (U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan) addressing the audience with his remarks at Serena, Quetta
Cohort IV, 30 Peace Agents with Team of Shaoor Foundation

SALAMTI FELLOWSHIP – AMANQALAAB

Cohort IV, 30 Peace Agents with Team of Shaoor Foundation
Former President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi presenting his remarks to the Audience

TWO-DAY NATIONAL VICE CHANCELLORS’ CONFERENCE

Former President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi presenting his remarks to the Audience
Left to Right: Kalpana Devi (Additional Advocate General Sindh High Court), Ramesh Singh Arora (Member of Provincial Assembly Punjab), Jennifer Jag Jevan (Former Executive Director Christian Study), Dr. Qibla Ayaz (Chairman, The Council of Islamic Ideology)

SALAMTI FELLOWSHIP – COHORT IV – PANNEL DISCUSSION

Left to Right: Kalpana Devi (Additional Advocate General Sindh High Court), Ramesh Singh Arora (Member of Provincial Assembly Punjab), Jennifer Jag Jevan (Former Executive Director Christian Study), Dr. Qibla Ayaz (Chairman, The Council of Islamic Ideology)
Left to right: Sabohi Ali (Senior Program Manager, Shaoor Foundation), Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza (Vice Chancellor Lahore College for Women University), Prof. Dr. Saiqa Imtiaz (Vice Chancellor GSCW University, Bahawalpur), Syed Ali Hameed (Chairperson, Shaoor Foundation), Raja Shoaib Akbar (Executive Director, Shaoor Foundation), Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad (Chairperson Higher Education Commission), Prof. DR. HASSAN SHER (Vice Chancellor, University of Swat), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Idrees (Vice Chancellor University of Peshawar), Prof. Dr. Gul Majid Khan (Vice Chancellor Islamia College Peshawar)

TWO-DAY NATIONAL VICE CHANCELLORS’ CONFERENCE

Left to right: Sabohi Ali (Senior Program Manager, Shaoor Foundation), Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza (Vice Chancellor Lahore College for Women University), Prof. Dr. Saiqa Imtiaz (Vice Chancellor GSCW University, Bahawalpur), Syed Ali Hameed (Chairperson, Shaoor Foundation), Raja Shoaib Akbar (Executive Director, Shaoor Foundation), Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad (Chairperson Higher Education Commission), Prof. DR. HASSAN SHER (Vice Chancellor, University of Swat), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Idrees (Vice Chancellor University of Peshawar), Prof. Dr. Gul Majid Khan (Vice Chancellor Islamia College Peshawar)
Left to Right: Syed Ali Hameed (Chairperson, Shaoor Foundation), Sabohi Ali (Senior Program Manager, Shaoor Foundation), Faisal Karim Kundi (Pakistan People’s Party Affiliate), Rajendra Mulmi Regional Director, Asia SFCG, Shahid Raheem (Senior Manager, SFCG), Raja Shoaib Akbar (Executive Director, Shaoor Foundation)

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PEACEBUILDING AND SOCIAL HARMONY – Y...

Left to Right: Syed Ali Hameed (Chairperson, Shaoor Foundation), Sabohi Ali (Senior Program Manager, Shaoor Foundation), Faisal Karim Kundi (Pakistan People’s Party Affiliate), Rajendra Mulmi Regional Director, Asia SFCG, Shahid Raheem (Senior Manager, SFCG), Raja Shoaib Akbar (Executive Director, Shaoor Foundation)
Left to Right: Syed Ali Hameed (Chairperson, Shaoor Foundation), (Ex-Vice Chancellor BUITEMS), Sadia Arif (Manager Marketing and Communication, NIC – Quetta), Donald Blome (U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan), Wardah Iftikhar (Project Manager, Shaoor Foundation)

INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF ENTREPOWERED – WOMEN CAN DO

Left to Right: Syed Ali Hameed (Chairperson, Shaoor Foundation), (Ex-Vice Chancellor BUITEMS), Sadia Arif (Manager Marketing and Communication, NIC – Quetta), Donald Blome (U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan), Wardah Iftikhar (Project Manager, Shaoor Foundation)
Left to Right: Syed Ali Hameed (Chairperson, Shaoor Foundation), Sabohi Ali (Senior Program Manager, Shaoor Foundation), Faisal Karim Kundi (Pakistan People’s Party Affiliate), Rajendra Mulmi Regional Director, Asia SFCG, Shahid Raheem (Senior Manager, SFCG), Raja Shoaib Akbar (Executive Director, Shaoor Foundation)

SALAMTI FELLOWSHIP – GRAND MEDITATION CEREMONY

Left to Right: Syed Ali Hameed (Chairperson, Shaoor Foundation), Sabohi Ali (Senior Program Manager, Shaoor Foundation), Faisal Karim Kundi (Pakistan People’s Party Affiliate), Rajendra Mulmi Regional Director, Asia SFCG, Shahid Raheem (Senior Manager, SFCG), Raja Shoaib Akbar (Executive Director, Shaoor Foundation)
At the National Incubation Center, Peshawar with the entrepreneurial ecosystem stakeholders where Seed Grant Winners from Women University Swabi presented ideas & received appreciation.

Knowledge Sharing Symposium Peshawar

At the National Incubation Center, Peshawar with the entrepreneurial ecosystem stakeholders where Seed Grant Winners from Women University Swabi presented ideas & received appreciation.

SFEA's Thematic Areas

Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness (SFEA) is dedicated to empowering communities and promoting positive change. We work to create peaceful, inclusive societies by addressing pressing social challenges through programs tailored to local needs and cultures. Our focus areas reflect our commitment to supporting individuals and communities as they build a brighter, more sustainable future.

01 (1)

Peace Building and Countering Violent Extremism

We are committed to conscientiously promoting and advancing the significance of communities, families, and academic institutes in countering violent extremism and peacebuilding. SFEA specializes in developing curricula and manuals that align with international standards while adapting them to local and cultural contexts.

Key projects: Active KP, PACT for Tolerance, Youth for Humanity, Tafheem, Raabta I & II, PACE, Bounce and Pronounce CLAPS, CASE, SOFT, Aaghaz and Amn Qalaab.

03 (3)

Democracy and Governance

Parliamentarians play a critical role in democratic development. By empowering stakeholders and bridging gaps between citizens and their elected representatives, SFEA enables them to contribute effectively to the nation's democratic progress.

Key projects: HumAhang for Rights, Chiragh se Chiragh, Pro-Women Politics I & II, PCDP, PDLC, Capacity Building, Leadership Union Council, and campaigning for the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists. 

02 (3)

Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship

SFEA is committed to gender equality and women’s empowerment, promoting these through nationwide training and mentorship programs that strengthen socio-economic development at the grassroots.

Key projects:  Fostering Critical Thinking and Entrepreneurial Skills (FCTEW), CELL for SMEs, Entrepreneurial Capacity Building, TEECLD for Universities, Women Empowerment Sports (WE Sports), Women Can Do I-III,  SHE LEADS and PENY.

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Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability

Environmental sustainability and climate awareness are essential to protect communities and ensure a resilient future. SFEA promotes these goals through policy advocacy, climate awareness campaigns, and plantation drives. Our community action projects focus on climate change adaptation, promoting conservation and sustainable practices. SFEA also addresses the intersection of climate and conflict by developing strategies to mitigate environmental impacts on vulnerable communities.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Community Engagement & Social Mobilization

  • Expertise in impactful socio-political peacebuilding.
  • Proven policy-level transformations.

Empowering Diverse Communities

  • Proven capability in women's empowerment initiatives.
  • Execution of effective capacity building programs.

Extensive Networking and Collaborations

  • 170+ districts, 150+ universities, and 50+ religious seminaries.
  • Proven collaborations with international institutions.

Advocacy and Governance

  • Specialized in advocating democratic principles.
  • Advanced governance & policy level engagement.

Our Active Programs

We primarily focus on Counter Violent Extremism & Peace Building, Democracy and Governance, Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship

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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.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

50 (Districts)

PEACEBUILDING & CVE

122 (Districts)

DEMOCRACY & GOVERNANCE

12 (Districts)

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TESTIMONIAL

What Our Speaker's Say

Ramesh Singh Arora (Provincial Minister of Punjab for Human Rights and Minorities) is dedicated to advocating for Human Rights. His commitment to addressing legislative actions on these issues is commendable. He has been a great source of knowledge and support in multiple projects of SFEA.

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The Incredible Team Behind Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness (SFEA)

Here at SFEA, it's the people who make all the difference. Our success is fueled by the passion, dedication, and expertise of our amazing team. As a non-profit organization dedicated to positive change and empowerment, we're excited to introduce you to the talented individuals who drive our impactful initiatives forward. Our team is made up of passionate researchers, sociologists, and skilled associates from various backgrounds, each bringing their unique skills and experiences to the table. Together, we share a common goal of creating positive social change, working tirelessly to implement programs that truly make a difference in communities across Pakistan.

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From project managers and program developers to communication specialists and advocacy experts, every member of our team plays a vital role in our mission. Through collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of local needs, we strive to make a lasting impact and empower individuals and communities. Our focus on capacity building, community engagement, and strategic partnerships reflects our core values of accountability, integrity, and inclusivity. Together, we’re working towards a brighter future where everyone has the chance to thrive and contribute to a fairer society. 

Awards & Recognitions of our Beneficiaries

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