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Nutrition Portfolio

Shifa Foundation has established itself as a leading Non-Profit Organization in Pakistan’s nutrition sector, with a strong record of implementing large-scale, evidence-based interventions addressing acute malnutrition, maternal and child nutrition, and stunting prevention. Over the past decade, Shifa Foundation has partnered with leading international agencies such as WFP, UNICEF, Nutrition International, Concern Worldwide, ACF, WHO, Government of Pakistan, and the World Bank, delivering impactful nutrition programs across all provinces of Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).

The portfolio reflects multi-sectoral nutrition programming that integrates maternal and newborn health, infant and young child feeding (IYCF), community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM), micronutrient supplementation, social protection, and emergency response. Shifa Foundation has demonstrated capacity to deliver both developmental nutrition programs (stunting reduction, maternal nutrition, adolescent girls’ nutrition) and humanitarian responses (food, drought, and displacement emergencies).

Geographic Focus

This extensive coverage demonstrates Shifa Foundation’s capacity to scale nutrition interventions nationwide, reaching millions of beneficiaries across all federating units of Pakistan, including 22 districts under the BISP Stunting Prevention Program and 7 districts under stunting reduction initiatives.

Nutrition Portfolio

Shifa Foundation, established in 1991, is a leading non-profit organization in Pakistan delivering integrated programs in health, nutrition, WASH, protection, food security, and mental health to vulnerable and disaster-affected communities nationwide. Through strong partnerships with international agencies, government institutions, and civil society, Shifa Foundation has implemented large-scale maternal and child nutrition initiatives, strengthened systems for managing malnutrition, and provided lifesaving services during floods, droughts, and emergencies. Its WASH programs have improved safe water access, sanitation, and hygiene practices; protection interventions have safeguarded the rights and dignity of women, children, and marginalized groups; while food security projects have supported households with livelihoods and resilience building. Recognizing the growing need for psychosocial care, Shifa Foundation has also introduced community-based mental health and well-being services. With a track record of three decades, Shifa Foundation has reached millions of beneficiaries across all provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, and AJK, making a significant contribution to Pakistan’s commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting dignity, equity, and resilience among communities.

Scale & Value of Nutrition Program

From 2013 to 2025, Shifa Foundation has implemented over 57 nutrition-specific projects, mobilizing resources worth more than PKR 5.2 billion. These programs span across emergency and development contexts, with values ranging from small-scale pilot interventions (PKR 2–10 million) to large-scale provincial and national programs (up to PKR 796 million for WFP’s BISP Stunting Prevention in Balochistan). Notable high-value interventions include:

Notable high-value nutrition interventions infographic

Impact & Achievements

Shifa Foundation’s nutrition portfolio has contributed significantly to national goals of reducing stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies. Key impacts include: