WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) | Shifa Foundation | Charity and Fund Raising Organization

Shifa Foundation has played a pivotal role in advancing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services across Pakistan, with a focus on ensuring equitable access to safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene awareness. Over the past three decades, Shifa Foundation has implemented multiple WASH programs in both humanitarian and development contexts, particularly in areas affected by floods, droughts, and displacement. By combining infrastructure development with community engagement, Shifa Foundation has reduced waterborne diseases, improved hygiene practices, and promoted environmental health, thereby contributing to sustainable community well-being.

Geographic Focus

Shifa Foundation’s WASH interventions have been implemented across Punjab, Sindh, and Gilgit-Baltistan, with a strong focus on drought and flood-affected districts. Key areas include:

PUNJAB: Chakwal.
SINDH: Umerkot, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Khairpur, Badin, and Sujawal.
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: Skardu.

WASH 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 life-saving 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 WASH Program

Shifa Foundation's WASH portfolio comprises over 20 projects implemented between 2013 and 2025, with a cumulative value of more than PKR 632.51 million. The scale of these projects demonstrates Shifa Foundation’s capacity to deliver both emergency WASH responses (safe drinking water, sanitation kits, and hygiene promotion) and long-term developmental programs including safe water supply schemes, sanitation infrastructure, and community-led hygiene initiatives.

Impact & Achievements

Shifa Foundation's WASH portfolio has assisted over 1.34 million beneficiaries across Pakistan. These interventions have significantly reduced waterborne illnesses, promoted healthier environments, and strengthened resilience in disaster-prone communities.