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Our Vision

Pakistan Children Relief seeks to build a nation where every child is educated—able to support themselves and their families, reduce poverty, and increase employment opportunities.

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Our Mission

Pakistan Children Relief aims to provide a prosperous and bright future to young leaders of Pakistan by empowering them with quality education, healthy environment, and basic needs.

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Our Values

PCR’s values reflect its commitment to fairness, dignity, and empowerment for all children. These include:

  • Mutual Respect — treating every child and community with dignity
  • Transparency — being open and accountable in how we work and use resources
  • Equality — ensuring all children have access to the support they need, regardless of background or circumstance

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Our History

An estimated more than 26 million children aged 5–16 in Pakistan are out of school, representing 44 % of the total population in this age group. These children—many of whom face poverty, limited access to education, and scarce opportunities—are at risk of falling behind before they have a chance to learn, grow, and thrive.

Pakistan Children Relief (PCR) began its journey in 2012 as a U.S.-based nonprofit with a core focus on expanding education opportunities for orphans and street children in Pakistan. Recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS, PCR started its work by partnering with local organizations to create learning opportunities for children who were being left behind.

Over the next eight years, PCR worked hard to build a foundation for sustainable change in Pakistan’s education landscape. In 2020, the organization took a major step forward by transitioning into an independent organization operating directly within Pakistan.

This milestone allowed PCR to establish its main office in Islamabad, the capital, and set up local offices in key cities such as Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Laki Marwat.

With a dedicated team of social workers and an unwavering commitment to its mission, PCR expanded its reach rapidly. By 2024, the organization was running programs in multiple cities across Pakistan, including:

  • Loralai
  • Lakki Marwat
  • Peshawar
  • Upper Chitral
  • Shangla
  • Chilas
  • Fazilpur
  • Bahawalnagar
  • Lahore
  • Rahimyar Khan
  • Ghotki
  • Mirpur Khas
  • Karachi
  • Islamabad
  • Sukkur
  • Thatta

This wide footprint has helped PCR reach marginalized communities and deliver education while fighting the ongoing challenge of illiteracy.

Throughout its journey, PCR has remained committed to uplifting underprivileged children and reducing illiteracy in Pakistan. By building strong community relationships, forming meaningful partnerships, and embracing innovative solutions, the organization has made steady progress toward its goals and helped many children access education and support.

Our Aim

PCR’s primary aim is to provide wide-ranging support to orphans, out-of-school children, and street children, helping them break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy. Through its programs, the organization works to provide:

  • Access to quality education
  • Emotional support for vulnerable children
  • Healthcare services
  • Vocational training
  • Skills development to prepare children for life and work

Our Strategy

PCR’s strategy is built on empathy, innovation, and collaboration. It centers on developing programs that meet the diverse needs of orphans and underprivileged children while offering tools and support that help them build brighter futures. This strategy is strengthened by the ongoing support of donors, volunteers, and partners who share PCR’s mission and vision.