Human Development Foundation (HDF)
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Mission Statement
Fighting Poverty by Helping People Help Themselves For the past 22 years HDF has been fighting extreme poverty through a unique holistic model of development focused on lasting change. The cornerstone of HDF’s efforts is our commitment to working directly with communities through our social mobilization program. In this, HDF facilitates the formation of democratic community organizations which empower individuals to have a say in the decisions that affect them. The HDF Holistic Model™ includes programs in 5 key areas. Social Mobilization, Education & Literacy, Primary Health Care, Economic Development, and Sustainable Environment.
About This Cause
At HDF, we believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, and have the opportunity to succeed. Within each area of focus, our mission remains the same: Empower communities and individuals with the tools and resources needed to achieve and sustain a better way of life. Social Mobilization VDOs or Village Development Organizations, are at the heart of HDF’s work in Pakistan. More than 1600 of these groups have been formed in HDF villages and are led by both men and women to identify and address the needs of the community. VDOs have become institutions in the community and are the first stop for many who need help. Education & Literacy Our efforts are all-encompassing: from building new schools to instilling a love of learning amongst children, and providing residents with training, tools and skills to engage parents in school activities. One of the main aspects of HDF’s effort is girls and women’s education. Many families do not see the benefit of educating daughters when there are mouths to feed. Many young girls are forced to drop out of school. HDF envisions a future where girls are healthy, literate, and aware of their rights and leadership capabilities. Investing in girls’ education is the most effective global solution to eliminate gender disparity. HDF VDOs work to persuade parents to send their young girls back to school and give them the opportunity to break free from poverty. Primary Health Care The focus of this program is on providing preventative measures and educating the population on general health. In addition to the 8 Community Health Centers built by HDF, health screenings and seminars have been held in villages to improve general health behaviors for families. These health seminars empower women to live healthier lives and teach their families the importance of diet, cleanliness and reproductive health. Economic Development HDFs Economic Development Program has given men and women equal business opportunities and allows them to provide for themselves and their families HDF encourages entrepreneurship and provides training for men and women in vocational skills and business management. This program provides the poorest in these villages with an ability to earn a living that will help provide food and shelter for their families. With new career opportunities, many now have the chance to build their own businesses and teach these skills to other members of their community. Sustainable Environment Developing new and sustainable infrastructure represents a significant part of HDF’s overall efforts to better communities. The Sustainable Environment Program focuses on reversing the loss of environmental resources. With your help, HDF has partnered with communities to complete over 700 physical infrastructure projects, including building sustainable and safe drinking water systems with delay action dams, hand pumps, tube wells, link roads, solid waste disposal, irrigation projects and agricultural pest management. HDF has also worked to rehabilitate flood affected villages, along with maintenance and repair of infrastructure projects in Model Villages throughout Pakistan. Presently, HDF is operating in 17 districts in all four provinces of Pakistan and AJK including Mardan, Swat, Tando Mohammed Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Zhob, Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Attock, Bahawalpur and Muzzafarabad. Our groundwork has transformed villages, communities, and impacted thousands of beneficiaries.