Millions of people in Pakistan face barriers because of poverty, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, occupation, or social background. These barriers can restrict their access to justice, education, healthcare, safe water, dignified work, sustainable livelihoods, and meaningful participation in public life.
Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation Pakistan works alongside communities affected by discrimination, persecution, exploitation, and social exclusion. We respond to immediate needs, strengthen awareness of rights, expand economic and educational opportunities, connect people with credible support, and enable citizens to engage public institutions through peaceful, lawful, and constructive means.
Our work is guided by the needs and priorities expressed by the communities themselves. Across more than 55 communities (cities and villages) in three provinces, our professional team and network of over 250 volunteers work with community leaders, civil-society organizations, development partners, and public institutions to help people move beyond aid toward freedom, self-reliance, and meaningful participation.
Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation Pakistan is an independent, nonprofit, nongovernmental, and nonpartisan civil-society organization. It is licensed under Section 42 of the Companies Act, registered with the Federal Board of Revenue and the Punjab Charity Commission, and accredited by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy. Its programs are open to all without discrimination.
Samaritan’s Fellowship is a nonprofit organization formed under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017 (Universal Identification No. 0097225), duly registered with the Punjab Charity Commission. All donations are eligible for Tax Exemption.
Rooted in dignity, equality, service, and community participation
We speak for the freedom of our people from social differences, injustice, modern slavery, extremism, religious intolerance, persecution, and poverty. Guided by compassion, integrity, and faith-based values, we empower marginalized faith-based communities through human rights advocacy, social justice, and sustainable development. Our mission is Freedom, Justice, Equality, and Empowerment for all.
Our approach combines citizen participation, social entrepreneurship, and grassroots leadership with practical development initiatives that expand access to healthcare, education, clean water, emergency assistance, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation (SFFP) is a nonprofit organization advancing human rights, social justice, and sustainable development through community-led action.
We work alongside marginalized communities to address poverty, inequality, social exclusion, and barriers to opportunity while strengthening local capacity for long-term change.
By investing in people, strengthening local leadership, and supporting community-driven solutions, we help individuals and families build resilience, achieve greater self-reliance, and create lasting positive change within their communities.
Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation is a Pakistan-based nonprofit organization advancing human rights, social justice, and sustainable development through community-led action. We work alongside marginalized communities to address poverty, inequality, social exclusion, and barriers to opportunity while strengthening local capacity for long-term change.
Our approach combines citizen participation, social entrepreneurship, and grassroots leadership with practical development initiatives that expand access to healthcare, education, clean water, emergency assistance, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
By investing in people, strengthening local leadership, and supporting community-driven solutions, we help individuals and families build resilience, achieve greater self-reliance, and create lasting positive change within their communities.
Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation (SFFP) is a private, non‑profit organization registered under Section 42 of the Companies Act 2017 with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), holding Corporate Universal Identification Number (CUIN) 0097225. The Foundation is also registered with the Punjab Charity Commission.
The Foundation is fully compliant with all applicable legal and financial regulations in Pakistan and maintains transparent governance practices. These credentials ensure that all contributions are properly managed and directed toward the foundation’s programs, making SFFP a credible and accountable organization for social impact.
Donations to Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation are eligible for tax exemption (Tax Number: 959316), ensuring that donations are properly managed and fully directed toward the foundation’s programs.
The Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation Pakistan (SFFP) was founded with deep compassion for the oppressed and a steadfast commitment to uphold the dignity and rights of marginalized and religious minority communities in Pakistan.
What began as a vision soon grew into a movement of faith and purpose — standing against social injustice, intolerance, and inequality, and transforming empathy into empowerment.
Over the years, the Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation has grown from a small volunteer network into a national platform for human rights, freedom, and empowerment. As it celebrates over a decade of service, SFFP continues to inspire hope, build youth leadership, and strengthen democratic participation through partnerships with local and international organizations. Today, through its programs in advocacy, education, and sustainable livelihoods, the Foundation stands as a voice for the voiceless, carrying forward the spirit of the Good Samaritan wherever compassion meets action.
Inspired by the timeless parable of the Good Samaritan, Faisal Yaqoob founded SFFP with a vision to support marginalized and religious minority communities in Pakistan.
Initial focus: compassion in action, helping the oppressed, feeding the hungry, and providing medical aid.
SFFP registered under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017 with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). Corporate Universal Identificaion (CUIN) No. 0097225
Expanded field operations across Punjab and interior regions.
Formation of education, awareness, and livelihood initiatives.
Programs focused on skill development, small enterprise support, and civic participation for marginalized men and women.
Faisal Yaqoob engaged with provincial leaders including Speaker Punjab Assembly Rana Mohammad Iqbal and Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar.
Proposals presented for minority education and social development programs.
Collaborations with like-minded local and international organizations.
Scaling programs in youth leadership, democratic empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods.
Strengthened social media and digital advocacy campaigns to raise awareness and mobilize communities.
SFFP marks over a decade of service in Pakistan.
Recognized as a national platform for human rights, freedom, and empowerment.
Continues to serve as a voice for the voiceless, carrying forward the spirit of the Good Samaritan.
At the heart of the Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation Pakistan (SFFP) lies a simple yet profound belief — that compassion must go beyond charity. Inspired by the timeless parable of the Good Samaritan, our philosophy is rooted in transforming empathy into empowerment and restoring dignity to those silenced by poverty, discrimination, or exclusion. We believe in “Empowerment Beyond Aid.” True change comes not through dependency but through opportunity — education, skill development, microfinance, and sustainable livelihoods that enable individuals to stand on their own feet. Our approach follows a sequential model of change:
Our work is also inspired by the Starfish Story — a reminder that while we may not change the entire world, we can change someone’s world. Every life touched, every family empowered, every voice uplifted matters deeply.
SFFP’s philosophy embraces inclusivity and interfaith solidarity, recognizing that a just and peaceful society can only be built when people of all faiths and backgrounds unite for the common good.
Every initiative we undertake is rights-based, evidence-driven, and impact-oriented, ensuring that our work leads to sustainable change — not just momentary assistance. Through this vision, the Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation continues to stand as a beacon of hope, where compassion meets courage, and faith transforms into action.
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The island will feature luxury waterfront villas with private beaches, marina access, and landscaped promenades. Properties are designed for both end-users seeking a premium lifestyle and investors looking for high-value real estate.
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The island itself offers private beaches, marinas, waterfront promenades, cafés, and parks. Nearby, residents can reach Yas Island theme parks, Yas Mall, and Saadiyat Island cultural attractions within 10–20 minutes.
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Our Advisory Board brings together experienced leaders who provide strategic guidance, governance, and technical expertise to strengthen Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation’s mission and long-term impact.
Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation (SFFP) is a Pakistan-based nonprofit and independent civil society organization advancing human rights, sustainable development, civic participation, and community empowerment.
We work alongside marginalized and underserved communities to address the interconnected challenges that limit freedom, dignity, opportunity, equality, and meaningful participation.
Our work connects healthcare, clean water, education, sustainable livelihoods, protection from exploitation, human rights education, civic participation, and grassroots leadership to help communities move from vulnerability toward long-term independence and greater participation in the decisions that affect their lives.
We believe lasting change cannot be achieved through aid alone. People must also have the knowledge, opportunities, confidence, resources, and institutional connections required to understand their rights, raise their voices, participate constructively, and shape their own futures.
SFFP was established with a simple belief: people facing poverty, inequality, exploitation, discrimination, or exclusion should not remain passive recipients of assistance.
They should have the opportunity to become healthy, educated, economically independent, informed about their rights, confident in their voices, and capable of contributing to decisions affecting their families and communities.
Today, we work through community-led and partnership-driven initiatives that respond to immediate needs while addressing the wider social, economic, and institutional conditions that contribute to vulnerability.
Our approach begins by listening to communities and understanding local realities. We then work with communities, civil society, public institutions, professionals, and development partners to identify practical solutions, strengthen local capacity, expand access to opportunities, and support people to become active participants in their own development.
Empowerment Beyond Aid — Advancing Freedom and Rights.
Founded in 2013, Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation Pakistan (SFFP) is a nonprofit organisation advancing human rights, social inclusion and sustainable development through more than a decade of grassroots engagement. Our work is grounded in a fundamental belief: lasting freedom requires more than temporary assistance. It requires dignity, equal opportunity, and the power to shape one’s own future.
Working across more than 55 communities in Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, we address interconnected challenges including bonded labour, economic exploitation, poverty, unsafe drinking water, unequal access to education and healthcare, and barriers to sustainable livelihoods.
Our experience has taught us that poverty is not simply a lack of resources. It is often sustained by discrimination, unequal power relationships, social exclusion and the failure of institutions to uphold existing rights and protections. Addressing these challenges requires more than delivering services; it demands meaningful participation, institutional accountability and lasting structural change.
Over the years, SFFP has evolved from responding to immediate humanitarian needs into an integrated, rights-based organisation connecting relief, protection, economic empowerment and civic participation. Through initiatives such as Set Them Free, End Water Crisis, Mobile Medical Mission, StartFish and our education and human rights programmes, we create practical pathways from vulnerability and dependence towards freedom, opportunity and self-reliance.
Our approach begins with communities themselves. We listen to their experiences, identify the barriers they face, and develop evidence-informed solutions that combine immediate assistance with long-term empowerment. We promote skills development, entrepreneurship, rights awareness, civic leadership and community participation while addressing the discriminatory practices and institutional barriers that prevent people from exercising their rights.
Our experience extends beyond service delivery. Through human rights education, civic engagement and community leadership initiatives, SFFP has engaged more than 1,250 citizens in civic participation, trained over 250 community leaders, engaged more than 550 minority women and young people, and convened 42 public forums and dialogues. We have also advanced six policy recommendations, strengthening the connection between grassroots experiences and institutional decision-making.
We recognise that meaningful change requires collaboration. SFFP has engaged senior provincial decision-makers, including the then Governor of Punjab and the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, presenting proposals concerning minority education and social development. Our relationships with civil society organisations, including CHRE Pakistan, contribute to our work in human rights, inclusion and participatory governance.
As communities face evolving economic and social challenges, we are also exploring new opportunities through digital innovation, responsible applications of artificial intelligence, creative advocacy and sustainable entrepreneurship. These approaches can help marginalised people strengthen their economic participation, share their experiences, challenge discrimination and engage more effectively with the institutions that shape their lives.
What distinguishes SFFP is our ability to connect grassroots realities with practical solutions and constructive institutional engagement. We do not see marginalised people as passive recipients of charity, but as rights-holders, economic participants, community leaders and essential partners in creating change.
We believe that real progress is achieved not simply when immediate needs are met, but when people gain the knowledge, resources, confidence and collective voice to overcome exclusion, claim their rights and contribute to decisions affecting their lives.
We do not stop at relief. We create pathways to self-reliance, strengthen community voices, and work towards societies where freedom, dignity and opportunity are accessible to all.
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