AGEING WITH DIGNITY: A REVIEW OF SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS FROM OLDER PEOPLE’S PERSPECTIVES IN PAKISTAN.
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 (فائد) – Emergency Response in Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Immediate Response – Bishnoi Village Visit
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 […]
Disaster Response Appeal- Support Malakand
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
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 […]
Pakistani Journalists Receive Training to Tackle Ageism in Media
FAID’s Lahore Training Encourages Ethical and Inclusive Reporting on Older People Lahore, April 9, 2025 — The Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development (FAID), in collaboration with the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists – Workers, successfully conducted a one-day training session for media professionals titled “Media for All Ages: Shaping Positive Narratives on Ageing” at […]
FAID’s Ramzan Ration Drive in Alipur Debtian Shareef, Islamabad
FAID’s Ramzan Ration Drive in Alipur Debtian Shareef, Islamabad This Ramzan, the Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development had the honor of supporting some of the most deserving members of our society—older people, persons with disabilities, and widows in the rural area of AliPur Debtian Shareef, Islamabad—by providing essential ration bags. Through this initiative, we […]
Communications Officer
Position Overview We are seeking a dynamic and creative Communications Officer to support our program team in developing and implementing effective communication strategies. This role involves content creation, designing advocacy materials, media engagement, and digital storytelling to amplify FAID’s impact. Key Responsibilities 📌 Content Development & Digital Media Develop high-quality content for FAID’s website, social media, and newsletters. […]
Board of Directors
Board of Directors The Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development (FAID) is a not-for-profit company registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (CUIN 0254720) under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017. FAID is seeking highly qualified and experienced professionals to join our Board of Directors. We are looking for individuals with senior-level […]
Every Humanitarian Organization Needs to Talk About Ageing
FAID held a sensitization session for the program staff of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) to understand the concepts of Aging and inclusive development, and how PPAF can mainstream ageing in their program. The session covered what ageing looks like in Pakistan and globally, intersectionality of Age Gender and Disability, and the everyday struggles older […]
Two-Day Capacity Building Workshop in Lahore on Advancing Social Inclusion for Vulnerable Groups
Two-Day Capacity Building Workshop in Lahore on Advancing Social Inclusion for Vulnerable Groups In Pakistan, civil society organizations (CSOs) are essential in advocating for human rights and the well-being of marginalized communities. However, the needs and rights of older people and persons with disabilities have often been overlooked. Limited support services such as healthcare liaisons […]
