PCP-CERTIFIED · TAX-DEDUCTIBLE
About Us

Mobilizing communities for those most often left behind.

The Rising Foundation (TRF) is a PCP-certified, women-led non-profit working across rural and semi-urban Sindh since 2017 — a mobilization-driven, action-research and community-development organizatio

Our Mission

To empower rural communities to plan, implement and manage sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty.

Our Vision

Empowered rural communities capable of articulating their aspirations and mobilizing resources on a self-help basis.

Why We Exist

Because lasting change isn't delivered to communities — it's led by them. We exist to build that capacity.

Core Values

Integrity · Transparency · Gender equity · Community ownership · Accountability to beneficiaries.

Aligned to SDGs

No Poverty · Zero Hunger · Quality Education · Gender Equality · Climate Action (SDGs 1, 2, 4, 5 & 13).

Our Approach

Action-research and social mobilization that puts decision-making in community hands.

Programs

What we do

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Education & Learning

Literacy, schooling and capacity building for women and girls.

Women Empowerment

Advocacy for women's rights, leadership and economic inclusion.

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Agriculture & Livelihood

Sustainable farming and income for rural households.

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Dairy Value Chain

Training, market access and resources for women dairy farmers.

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Health & Nutrition

Better health and nutrition outcomes for families.

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Water & Sanitation

Clean water and sanitation for under-served villages.

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Climate Change

Resilience and adaptation for climate-vulnerable communities.

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Disaster Risk Management

Preparedness and rapid response to disasters.

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Youth Development

Skills and opportunity for young people.

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Community Mobilization

Organizing communities to lead their own development.

Leadership & Governance

Led by women, accountable to communities.

MD

Ms. Dur-e-Shahwar

Chairperson
M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed.
MS

Manzoor Shah

Business Development & Communication Manager
MBA · +92 306 123 9987
SM

Sara Memon

Program Manager
MSc Development Studies
IA

Imran Ali

Finance & Compliance Officer
ACCA (Part-Qualified)
HS

Hina Shaikh

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
MSc Statistics
AR

Abdul Razzaq

Field Coordinator — Upper Sindh
BSc Agriculture
AK

Ayesha Khan

Education Volunteer
Ghotki
BA

Bilal Ahmed

Relief Volunteer
Dadu
FN

Fatima Noor

Health Volunteer
Hyderabad
US

Usman Soomro

Field Volunteer
Tharparkar
Our Work

Featured projects

A snapshot of the campaigns our communities are driving right now.

Disaster Relief Emergency Flood Relief📍 Province-wide

Emergency Flood Relief

Pre-position fodder & relief so farmers recovering from floods don't lose their livestock again.
Rs 10,000,000GOAL
Rs 6,500,000RAISED
Rs 3,500,000REMAINING
65% funded👥 177,564 households
Education Girls' Education Drive — Across Sindh📍 Ghotki

Girls' Education Drive — Across Sindh

School kits, fees and mobilization bringing out-of-school girls back to learning.
Rs 2,000,000GOAL
Rs 1,180,000RAISED
Rs 820,000REMAINING
59% funded👥 1,200 children
Livelihood Women Dairy Starter Kits📍 Sanghar

Women Dairy Starter Kits

Equip rural women with dairy animals, training and market access.
Rs 3,000,000GOAL
Rs 900,000RAISED
Rs 2,100,000REMAINING
30% funded👥 400 women
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