FAID & MoHR Celebrate International Day of Older Persons
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 […]
Silverpreneurs 2025 – Celebrating Older Women Entrepreneurs
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 […]
National Seminar on Ageing – 2025
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
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
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.
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 […]
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 […]
