News & Updates

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 […]

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  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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

Pakistan’s Major Political Parties Unite for Older People’s Rights Lahore – In a historic move, representatives from Pakistan’s major political parties have come together to advocate for the rights, needs, and challenges of older people. This collective support is a significant step towards creating an inclusive and equitable society in Pakistan. The political leaders, including […]

National Seminar on Ageing and Inclusive Development Highlights Innovations, Policies, and Social Protection Islamabad, Pakistan – December 11-12, 2024: A landmark two-day National Seminar on Ageing and Inclusive Development was held in Islamabad, organized by the Ministry of Human Rights in collaboration with the Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development (FAID). The seminar brought together […]

On December 5, 2024, FAID, in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Rights, organized a consultation in Islamabad to discuss the Implementation Plan for the ICT-Senior Citizens Act, 2021. The event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from government departments, the Older People’s Rights Network (OPRN), and community members. The consultation was chaired by the […]

On December 5, 2024, Lahore, Pakistan, became the hub for an inspiring seminar, “Bridging Human Rights: Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Older People,” organized by Buzurg Dost Network (BDN) Punjab, Foundation for Ageing and Inclusive Development (FAID), HelpAge International, and the Rural Community Development Society (RCDS). This seminar was held to honor the […]

Islamabad: As Pakistan experiences a severe winter with below-normal temperatures and increased rainfall, FAID has initiated a crucial intervention to support the vulnerable elderly population. The extreme cold weather has heightened the risks for older individuals, particularly those without proper shelter, living on the streets, or in slums. In a bid to provide immediate relief, FAID launched a two-week fundraising campaign in December. The initiative successfully raised approximately USD 800, thanks to the generosity of individuals both within Pakistan and abroad. The fundraising efforts were driven by the personal networks of FAID staff, as well as a robust social media…

Older people and persons with disabilities headed households are suffering due to Covid pandemic. To support older people, FAID with the support of its Buzurg Dost donors and volunteers initiated “This Ramazan, Support Older People’s Sehar and Iftar” campaign. In this program, FAID has started distribution of Ramzan food packs to deserving older people headed families in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and up till now food packs are distributed to 50 household (23 females, 27males). FAID aims at providing food packs to 1000 deserving families for Ramazan across Pakistan. “We can’t thank you enough to FAID for providing us food packs…

Mr. Faiz Mohammad Palhh, a resident of Kandhra Village near Rohri, Pakistan, depends on agriculture for his family’s livelihood. With a modest income that barely covers daily needs, Mr. Faiz enjoys reciting the Holy Quran and reading newspapers. However, he began experiencing blurriness in his vision, particularly while engaging in these activities, making it difficult to continue his cherished routines. Faced with worsening vision, Mr. Faiz shared his concerns with his family. His son took him to a local doctor for an eye checkup. Unfortunately, the diagnosis revealed the need for eye surgery, but the family’s financial constraints made it…

Mumtaz Khatoon, a resident of Mirpur Mathello Ghotki, hails from a low-income family reliant on agriculture and livestock. As the primary caretaker, she shoulders all financial and household responsibilities, with her children and family members depending on her. One day, Mumtaz experienced a sharp pain in her eye while working, which progressively worsened, hindering her ability to perform daily chores and fulfill her responsibilities. A visit to the doctor revealed she had a cataract and required surgery. However, the financial burden of the operation was beyond her means. Desperate for a solution, Mumtaz and her family reached out to relatives…