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FAID’s Annual Report 2024–2025 highlights a year of collective learning, partnership, and commitment to inclusion and dignity. Guided by the theme “Empower – Include – Transform,” the report captures our efforts to strengthen systems, expand strategic partnerships, and advance the rights of older people, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities through locally led and sustainable action.

FAID’s Audit Report 2025 FAID (Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development) remains committed to transparency, accountability, and sound financial governance. The Audit Report 2025 presents the independently audited financial statements for the year, prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The report provides a comprehensive overview of FAID’s financial position, income, expenditures, […]

This Ramzan, Restore Dignity, Mobility, and Nourishment for Older People Ramzan is a time of reflection, compassion, and shared responsibility  a time to care for those who are most vulnerable in our communities. This year, Join FAID (فائد)-Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development in restoring mobility, nourishment, and dignity to older people in need. For […]

AGEING WITH DIGNITY: A REVIEW OF SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS FROM OLDER PEOPLES PERSPECTIVES IN PAKISTAN Pakistan’s population is ageing faster than ever before, but are our social protection systems ready? As life expectancy rises and family support structures change, older people are increasingly at risk of exclusion, insecurity, and neglect, despite their continued contributions to […]

FAID Winter Appeal – Help Older People Stay Warm ❄️ WINTER APPEAL 2025 ❄️ Help Older People Stay Warm This Winter As the cold winds set in, thousands of flood-affected families in Pakistan are bracing for another harsh winter with little more than damaged shelters and thin clothes to protect them. For older men and […]

International Day of Care and Support 2024 | FAID International Day of Care and Support 2025 Join us for an important conversation on strengthening care systems “Strengthening the Care Economy and Support Systems in Pakistan” 📅 Date Wednesday, 29 October 2025 🕚 Time 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time) 💻 Platform Microsoft Teams […]

Restoring Hope, Rebuilding Lives: FAID’s Relief for the Most Vulnerable in Buner FAID (فائد) – Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development – remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities in times of crisis. Under the GEF Project, FAID extended humanitarian assistance to older people and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in District Buner, ensuring that their unique needs are […]

FAID & MoHR Celebrate International Day of Older Persons The Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development (FAID), in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR), commemorated the International Day of Older Persons with a vibrant event attended by children, youth, and older people from diverse walks of life. The event was graced by the […]

International Day of Older Persons 2025 The Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development (FAID) joins the global community in celebrating the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) on October 1, 2025, in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Rights, Pakistan. This year’s IDOP highlights the invaluable role of older people in shaping resilient societies and […]

FAID (فائد) – Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development, in collaboration with IWCCI (Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry), proudly celebrated Silverpreneurs 2025 on 9th September 2025 at Hill View Hotel, Islamabad, under the theme: “Celebrating and Recognizing Older Women Entrepreneurs – Inspiring Change, Driving Inclusion.” The event honored older women entrepreneurs who continue to challenge […]

Bridging Policy, Practice and Research: National Seminar on Ageing 2025 The Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development (FAID), in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR), convened the National Seminar on Ageing 2025 in Islamabad on 16–17 September. Themed “Bridging Policy, Practice, and Research”, This flagship annual event, now in its third year, brought […]

FAID Launches National Report on Ageing in Pakistan The Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development (FAID) is proud to publish its National Status Report on Older People in Pakistan. This landmark report is the first comprehensive review of the country’s ageing population, combining legal, social, demographic, and institutional analysis to guide future policy and action. […]

FAID (فائد) – Emergency Response in Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Immediate Response – Bishnoi Village Visit On August 19, 2025, FAID’s Emergency Response Team visited Bishnoi village, one of the worst-hit areas of Buner. Families reported washed-away homes, food stocks, and livestock, leaving many in overcrowded shelters with food insecurity and trauma. Older people, women, and […]

FAID (Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development) expresses deep concern over the catastrophic floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which have claimed 307 lives in the past 48 hours, including 279 men, 15 women, and 13 children (PDMA). Thousands have been displaced and are in urgent need of emergency shelter, food, clean water, hygiene items, and medical care. FAID is actively mobilizing resources to respond to this humanitarian crisis and urgently appeals to donors, partners, and the wider community to support its efforts. Your contribution can help save lives and restore hope for families in desperate need.

Policy Dialogue in Punjab Highlights the Urgency of Inclusive Human Rights Planning On April 8, 2025, the Human Rights and Minority Affairs Department (HR&MA) of the Government of Punjab organized a high-level policy dialogue in Lahore to discuss the demographic shifts occurring in Pakistan and their implications for human rights and inclusion. Held at Park […]