Executive Director Message
Reflecting on last year’s journey to achieve our mission, I feel overwhelmed and proud. Our collective efforts, including sustainable interventions and a strategic redesign for the next four years, have not only allowed us to reflect on our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and impacts in volatile situations across the country, but also to make a significant impact on the lives of many.
Our compassionate services addressed the tragedy of Jaranwala, providing immediate support, rehabilitation, and long-term community based education. The services exhibited the true spirit of Caritas and alleviated the sufferings of man-made catastrophe.
The resilience efforts continued in the flood-affected communities throughout the country and initiated long-term development efforts. SAFBIN Program supported and capacitated 1080 small farmers in many ways, ultimately enabling them to improve their food security and resilience to climate change. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and Non-Formal-Education have played a spirited role in uplifting rural and urban communities across targeted districts, aligning with our strategic focus. This year, we proudly completed our One Million More Tree Plantation Campaign 2020-2023, a significant milestone to address the negative impacts of climate change. Our commitment is renewed by setting another same Campaign in the years to come.
I recognize that challenges will never end, but with your continued support, we will continue to address them. Our commitment to our mission is unwavering, and I am confident that we will innovate, adapt, and strive for a brighter future for our communities within the framework of our mandate and through the limitless conviction of our team and board.
In concluding my message, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Pakistan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (PCBC), our dedicated Board members, valued partners, and generous donors for their support and guidance in driving our mission to serve those in need. A special note of appreciation goes to our dedicated staff, volunteers, and field workers, whose commitment and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.
Let us move forward with rejuvenated energy, motivated by the same humanitarian spirit that has brought us this far, and remain committed to serving those who need us most.
Together, we proceed…