Hamayoon Khan Development Foundation - HKDF
Brief Profile
Name of the Organization
Hamayoon Khan Development Foundation (HKDF).
Nature of the Organization
HKDF is a non-governmental, non-profiting and non-political organization working for the sustainable development of under-privileged communities focusing on health, education, youth development, gender development, environment, rural development, poverty alleviation, cultural revival through media campaigns and community mobilization, strengthening government and other stakeholders' initiatives in development.
Slogan Statement
Sustainable Development solutions for a better tomorrow
Area of effectiveness
The Organization works in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - KP, Pakistan.
Head Office address:
House No 32-B, Old Jamrud Road, University Town, Peshawar.
Phone # + 92 91 5704404.
Aims and Objectives
The Objective of HKDF is to;
Work for the livelihood and development of communities at large
Work for youth development and to support in creating an environment which would facilitate them to show, utilize and possibly polish their skills and talent in the best possible manner
Educate and provide the access of women and children to basic facilities of health, education, social awareness and self sustainability
Generate finances through charity activities such as events, seminars, festivals and concerts for the deserving segments of the society especially Artists, who are in the entertainment industry like Musicians, Singers, Stage Artists, Performers, Actors, who live below the poverty line with their families
Promote Women Empowerment to increase income generation activities for communities especially women through vocational education and skill training.
Provide moral and financial support at the door steps of the poor and vulnerable segments of the society by identifying poor patients, poor families who cannot afford education of their children who are poor but skilful people and cannot afford to live above poverty line
Work for protection of the environment
Work actively for rural development through rural enterprises so as to improve agricultural productivity
Identify the deserving people of the communities by large at the grass root level from all segments of the society and to help them through sustainable development Initiatives
Promote awareness in the community about social and moral issues such as health and hygiene, education, poverty alleviation, livelihoods and cultural revival for peace and development etc
Work as an active agent in media and development communication for positive behavior change and mass awareness
Heritage and cultural preservation initiatives
Work for saving the Pashto culture and traditional values
HKDF Initiatives:
HKDF has worked for the under privileged communities of KP in the following areas;
Health: Free Medical Camps with the support of Malgari Doctors Association and North West Hospital.
Education: Enrollment Campaigns, Teaching & Learning Material distribution with the support of UNDP, Schools reconstruction assessment conducted for IOM, Primary Education support with Bacha Khan Foundation.
Community Mobilization: Communities have been mobilized concerning Parent Teachers Councils revival at Union Council level in several districts of KP. Also achieved the goal of successfully conducting free medical camps and related campaigns in least developed districts of KP.
Environmental Protection: Celebration of World Environmental Days, Olive Budding & Grafting Support under UNDP. Plantation activities, Awareness Walks & Sessions.
Behaviour Change Communication: Awareness & Communication Campaigns, Sessions, Walks concerning Health & Hygiene and Better Nutrition.
Media & Broadcast: Conducted trainings for the capacity building of Journalists concerning Digital & physical Security, Drafting & Crafting News Stories & Documentaries. Conducted successful Media Campaigns and Projects through local and national Print & Electronic Media.
Future plan for operation
HKDF aims to work but not limited to the following interventions;
Emergency, post emergency and relief activities
Health initiatives (Child and maternal health, HIV, midwifery etc.)
Reproductive health (Child and mother etc)
Better nutrition initiatives
Human rights
Child protection
Peace and development
Economic empowerment and development
Education (Education in emergency, basic education and improving quality of education etc.)
Poverty alleviation
Rural development
Youth development
Agriculture/Food (Value chain, market linkages and market development etc.)
Vocational and capacity building training
Environmental protection and conservation
Natural resource management
Gender justice and equality
Women empowerment
Industrial relations/Labour
Legal aid (Social protection)
Access to justice and equity
Micro credit financing
Water supply & sanitation
Water, sanitation and hygiene
Renewable energy
Strengthening democracy
Research and development
Supporting social welfare initiatives
Diplomatic relations development
Strengthening and capacity building of NGOs
Artists right protection and development
Cultural and heritage preservation
Capacity building initiatives for artists and humanities
Piracy and copy rights protection
Legitimate music promotion
Charities, events, seminars and festivals
Behavior change communication initiatives
Development initiatives in mass media, communication and broadcast
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