Sustainable Livelihood Development (SLD)

• As a member of a religious minority himself, Faisal had long witnessed and personally experienced the struggles faced by those silenced by poverty, discrimination, and social exclusion. Guided by his faith and moved by these realities, he envisioned such a platform where human dignity, justice, and equality could be nurtured and upheld for all.

• Inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan (a story of mercy, justice, and restoration), Faisal, alongwith his friends and family, established the Samaritan’s Fellowship Foundation in 2013. What began as a small group of friends united by a shared commitment to help others soon developed into a structured movement for relief, empowerment, and democratic development. 

• The Foundation’s early work focused on compassion in action — reaching those in distress, feeding the hungry, providing medical care, and restoring dignity to those who had lost hope. However, the leadership soon realized that  sustainable change required more than relief; it demanded empowerment — Trade, not Aid — through education, skill development, and economic independence. Faisal believes that compassion must go beyond charity. True transformation, he recognized, comes through awareness, empowerment, and solidarity across people of all faiths and backgrounds. 

• With this vision, SFFP started to built community-based groups dedicated to education, awareness, and livelihood initiatives. These programs enabled marginalized men and women to acquire skills, start small enterprises, and participate actively in civic life. The aim was not to speak on behalf of the poor, but to help them find their own voice and claim their rightful place in society.

• By year 2015, the organization was formally registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and expanded its operations across Punjab and other regions. Through these efforts, SFFP raised awareness on human rights, supported vulnerable families, and advocated for the inclusion of religious and social minorities. Faisal Yaqoob and Team Samaritan personally engaged with provincial leaders, including Speaker of Provincial Assembly of Punjab, Rana Mohammad Iqbal, and Governor of Punjab, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, presenting proposals for minority education and social development programs.

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.