Our History

Two decades of dedicated service, growth, and unwavering commitment to vulnerable communities worldwide.

Milestones

Our Journey Through the Years

A timeline of key moments that have shaped who we are today.

SSTD/ILO Community Based Livelihood Recovery
Completed 2007

SSTD/ILO Community Based Livelihood Recovery

Joint UN program (UNDP, ILO, FAO, UNIDO) for livelihood recovery in Mansehra and Muzaffarabad. WRC provided mobile phone repairing, professional chef, heavy machinery, and construction trades training.

500+ beneficiaries

SSTD/ILO Employable Skills Training - Malakand
Completed 2011

SSTD/ILO Employable Skills Training - Malakand

ILO funded vocational training in heavy construction machinery (excavator) and mobile phone set repairing for youth in Malakand district.

100+ beneficiaries

ICMS Education Foundation - 100 Schools Program
Completed 2019

ICMS Education Foundation - 100 Schools Program

Education Foundation program supporting 100 schools across 10 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Activities included school infrastructure improvement, teacher training, and educational material provision.

15,000+ beneficiaries

SIF Health Program - Secours Islamique France
Completed 2020

SIF Health Program - Secours Islamique France

Implemented in partnership with Secours Islamique France (SIF), this program provided comprehensive healthcare services including maternal health, child nutrition, and primary healthcare to vulnerable communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

5,000+ beneficiaries

EU Gender Equality Program
Completed 2020

EU Gender Equality Program

European Union funded 48-month program promoting gender equality and women empowerment through capacity building, awareness campaigns, and economic empowerment initiatives.

5,000+ beneficiaries

EU Human Rights Program
Completed 2020

EU Human Rights Program

European Union funded 48-month program promoting human rights awareness, legal literacy, and access to justice for vulnerable communities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

4,000+ beneficiaries

GIZ Skills Development Program
Completed 2021

GIZ Skills Development Program

In collaboration with GIZ, this program provided vocational skills training to youth in market-relevant trades including construction, IT, and renewable energy. The program enhanced employability and economic opportunities.

3,000+ beneficiaries

IKI Climate Resilience Program
Completed 2021

IKI Climate Resilience Program

International Climate Initiative (IKI) funded program building climate resilience in vulnerable communities through adaptive agriculture, water conservation, and renewable energy solutions.

15,000+ beneficiaries

Climate Change Initiative for Pakistan (CHIP)
Completed 2022

Climate Change Initiative for Pakistan (CHIP)

Funded by the World Bank, CHIP aimed to support climate-resilient agricultural practices and improve livelihoods for 60,000 farming households across Pakistan. The project focused on sustainable agriculture, water management, and community resilience building.

60,000+ beneficiaries

STEP IsDB Vocational Training
Completed 2022

STEP IsDB Vocational Training

Islamic Development Bank funded vocational training program empowering 369 trainees across 43 villages with market-relevant skills in construction trades, renewable energy, and digital literacy.

369+ beneficiaries

PPAF CSO Institutional Strengthening Grant
Completed 2022

PPAF CSO Institutional Strengthening Grant

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund CSO grant for institutional strengthening, enhancing organizational capacity, governance systems, and project management capabilities.

500+ beneficiaries

Health Foundation Clinic Services
Completed 2022

Health Foundation Clinic Services

Healthcare clinic services at Waseem Medical Complex Batkhela providing primary healthcare to community members in Malakand district.

3,000+ beneficiaries

IGNITE Digital Inclusion Project
Completed 2022

IGNITE Digital Inclusion Project

In partnership with IGNITE, this project promoted digital literacy and technology access in underserved communities. Activities included computer training, internet awareness campaigns, and establishment of digital centers.

5,000+ beneficiaries

IRC Skills Training for Youth
Completed 2022

IRC Skills Training for Youth

International Rescue Committee skills training program empowering 1,000 youth across 4 districts with employable skills in construction, IT, and service sectors.

1,000+ beneficiaries

UNOCHA Emergency Flood Response
Completed 2022

UNOCHA Emergency Flood Response

Emergency flood response operation supported by UNOCHA providing life-saving assistance including shelter, food, clean water, and medical care to flood-affected populations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

25,000+ beneficiaries

Flood Vulnerability Support Program - KP RIISP
Completed 2022

Flood Vulnerability Support Program - KP RIISP

A major USD 10 million flood vulnerability support program benefiting 14,682 households across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The program focused on flood preparedness, emergency response, and long-term resilience building in flood-prone areas.

14,682+ beneficiaries

AI Robotics STEM Education Program
Completed 2023

AI Robotics STEM Education Program

STEM education initiative introducing artificial intelligence and robotics to students through hands-on workshops, coding camps, and competition events.

1,000+ beneficiaries

Turkiye Deyanet Foundation Partnership
Completed 2023

Turkiye Deyanet Foundation Partnership

Partnership with Turkiye Deyanet Foundation for humanitarian assistance and community development programs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

5,000+ beneficiaries

JICA Flood Preparedness Program
Completed 2023

JICA Flood Preparedness Program

Japan International Cooperation Agency supported flood preparedness program enhancing community resilience through early warning systems, disaster preparedness training, and emergency response capacity building.

10,000+ beneficiaries

SSTD/Islamic Relief Clinical Pathology Training
Completed 2023

SSTD/Islamic Relief Clinical Pathology Training

Islamic Relief funded clinical pathology lab attendant skill training for males in Landi Kotal Tehsil of Khyber District under EARN project.

50+ beneficiaries

SMEDA Pak-Australia Business Forum
Completed 2023

SMEDA Pak-Australia Business Forum

WRC collaborated with SMEDA to organize the Pak-Australia Business Forum, facilitating trade partnerships and business linkages between Pakistani and Australian enterprises. The forum brought together over 200 participants from both countries.

200+ beneficiaries

ZFA Education Program - Punjab
Completed 2023

ZFA Education Program - Punjab

Zakat Foundation America education initiative supporting schools in 3 districts of Punjab with infrastructure improvement, teacher training, and educational material provision.

5,000+ beneficiaries

IMC Vocational Training Program
Completed 2023

IMC Vocational Training Program

International Medical Corps funded vocational training program providing 150 beneficiaries with skills in healthcare support, community health, and emergency response.

150+ beneficiaries

UN-Habitat KP - Resilient Refugee-Host Communities
Completed 2024

UN-Habitat KP - Resilient Refugee-Host Communities

A USD 1.3 million project focused on climate-smart urban upgrading in Peshawar, Kohat, and Haripur districts. Activities included solarization of community facilities, vocational training, WASH improvements, and establishment of Community Development Committees.

10,000+ beneficiaries

UN-Habitat Karachi - Afghan Refugee Settlement Upgrading
Completed 2024

UN-Habitat Karachi - Afghan Refugee Settlement Upgrading

Integrated settlement upgrading and social support for Afghan refugees across 12 settlements in Karachi. The project improved WASH services, established 12 Community Development Committees, delivered vocational training to 800 beneficiaries, and provided 300 livelihood micro-grants.

50,000+ beneficiaries

UN-Habitat Quetta - Community Infrastructure Development
Completed 2024

UN-Habitat Quetta - Community Infrastructure Development

Community-driven infrastructure development in Quetta targeting refugee-host communities. The project focused on upgrading basic services, community centers, and sustainable urban planning.

8,000+ beneficiaries

ZFA Capacity Building Program
Completed 2024

ZFA Capacity Building Program

Zakat Foundation America capacity building program strengthening local partner organizations across 8 districts through institutional development, project management, and financial systems training.

3,000+ beneficiaries

BDSP Business Development Service Program
Completed 2024

BDSP Business Development Service Program

Business Development Service Program providing training and capacity building for MSMEs in Peshawar and Swat districts.

200+ beneficiaries

SSTD/Islamic Relief WASYLA Career Counseling
Active 2024

SSTD/Islamic Relief WASYLA Career Counseling

Islamic Relief Pakistan WASYLA project providing vocational skills training and career counseling for youth in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with market placement facilitation.

200+ beneficiaries

Islamic Relief Women Tailoring Training
Completed 2025

Islamic Relief Women Tailoring Training

Islamic Relief Pakistan funded vocational training for 50 women in rural Peshawar, providing advanced tailoring skills to enhance employability and economic independence.

50+ beneficiaries

SSTD/Islamic Relief Women Tailoring - Rural Peshawar
Active 2025

SSTD/Islamic Relief Women Tailoring - Rural Peshawar

Islamic Relief funded vocational skills training for women enhancing employability through advanced tailoring skills in rural Peshawar.

50+ beneficiaries

PELICS English Language Diploma Course
Active 2025

PELICS English Language Diploma Course

Comprehensive English language diploma program covering grammar, communication skills, and professional English for community members.

100+ beneficiaries

Muslim Hands Student Health Screening
Completed 2025

Muslim Hands Student Health Screening

Muslim Hands funded comprehensive health screening program covering 62 schools in Lahore and Kasur districts, providing medical checkups, vision testing, and health awareness sessions.

12,000+ beneficiaries

IMC April Program Initiatives
Completed 2025

IMC April Program Initiatives

International Medical Corps April 2025 program initiatives focusing on healthcare capacity building and community health services.

300+ beneficiaries

ZFA Qurbani 2025 - Meat Distribution
Completed 2025

ZFA Qurbani 2025 - Meat Distribution

Zakat Foundation America Qurbani project distributing sacrificial meat across 8 districts in KP, Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. Activities included procurement, slaughtering, packing, and distribution to 20,000+ families.

20,000+ beneficiaries

Swat Tourism Vocational Skills Training
Completed 2025

Swat Tourism Vocational Skills Training

USD 285,000 project training 1,000 youth (50% women, 50% men) in Swat with vocational skills focused on tourism, hospitality, ICT, and handicrafts. 400 trainees specialized in tourism-related skills including hotel management, tour guiding, and culinary services.

1,000+ beneficiaries

Indus Hospital Healthcare Providers Training
Active 2025

Indus Hospital Healthcare Providers Training

Joint venture between WRC and MS Systems (Pvt.) Ltd funded by Indus Hospital & Health Network for training healthcare providers across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

200+ beneficiaries

Right To Play - Sports & Stationery Kits
Completed 2025

Right To Play - Sports & Stationery Kits

Right To Play procurement of 110 complete sports and stationery kits for distribution in Clifton, Karachi through partner Aahung.

500+ beneficiaries

IRP/AIT Joint Vocational Training Program
Active 2025

IRP/AIT Joint Vocational Training Program

Joint venture between WRC and Askari Institute of Technology (AIT) implementing 28 vocational trades including construction, heavy machinery, IT, and hospitality. Registered with Skill Development Council KP.

500+ beneficiaries

ZFA Community Eye Care Project
Completed 2025

ZFA Community Eye Care Project

Zakat Foundation America funded eye care project conducting 10 free eye camps screening 5,000 individuals, providing 2,500 prescription glasses, and performing 550 cataract surgeries for underserved communities.

5,000+ beneficiaries

IFES NIC Registration - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Completed 2025

IFES NIC Registration - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IFES funded registration of 13,000 National Identity Cards in Peshawar, Mansehra, Lower Dir, and Charsadda districts under the Pakistan Fair Representation Program.

13,000+ beneficiaries

IFES NIC Registration - Sindh & Punjab
Completed 2025

IFES NIC Registration - Sindh & Punjab

IFES funded registration of 25,000 NICs across Sindh (Khairpur, Larkana) and Punjab (Sialkot, Hafizabad) under the ACCOU Program.

25,000+ beneficiaries

PRCS 4-Storey Commercial Plaza - BOT Project
Completed 2025

PRCS 4-Storey Commercial Plaza - BOT Project

Pakistan Red Crescent Society partnership with Manahil Engineering for construction of a 4-storey commercial and clinical plaza at Dabgari Gardens, Peshawar under Build-Operate-Transfer model. The project includes 90 shops, 87 clinics, and parking for 130 vehicles.

500+ beneficiaries

Our Projects

Project Chronology

A chronological overview of our key projects and interventions across Pakistan.

2007

SSTD/ILO Community Based Livelihood Recovery

Completed

Joint UN program (UNDP, ILO, FAO, UNIDO) for livelihood recovery in Mansehra and Muzaffarabad. WRC provided mobile phone repairing, professional chef, heavy machinery, and construction trades training.

500+
2011

SSTD/ILO Employable Skills Training - Malakand

Completed

ILO funded vocational training in heavy construction machinery (excavator) and mobile phone set repairing for youth in Malakand district.

100+
2019

ICMS Education Foundation - 100 Schools Program

Completed

Education Foundation program supporting 100 schools across 10 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Activities included school infrastructure improvement, teacher training, and educational material provision.

15,000+
2020

SIF Health Program - Secours Islamique France

Completed

Implemented in partnership with Secours Islamique France (SIF), this program provided comprehensive healthcare services including maternal health, child nutrition, and primary healthcare to vulnerable communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

5,000+
2020

EU Gender Equality Program

Completed

European Union funded 48-month program promoting gender equality and women empowerment through capacity building, awareness campaigns, and economic empowerment initiatives.

5,000+
2020

EU Human Rights Program

Completed

European Union funded 48-month program promoting human rights awareness, legal literacy, and access to justice for vulnerable communities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

4,000+
2021

GIZ Skills Development Program

Completed

In collaboration with GIZ, this program provided vocational skills training to youth in market-relevant trades including construction, IT, and renewable energy. The program enhanced employability and economic opportunities.

3,000+
2021

IKI Climate Resilience Program

Completed

International Climate Initiative (IKI) funded program building climate resilience in vulnerable communities through adaptive agriculture, water conservation, and renewable energy solutions.

15,000+
2022

Climate Change Initiative for Pakistan (CHIP)

Completed

Funded by the World Bank, CHIP aimed to support climate-resilient agricultural practices and improve livelihoods for 60,000 farming households across Pakistan. The project focused on sustainable agriculture, water management, and community resilience building.

60,000+
2022

STEP IsDB Vocational Training

Completed

Islamic Development Bank funded vocational training program empowering 369 trainees across 43 villages with market-relevant skills in construction trades, renewable energy, and digital literacy.

369+
2022

PPAF CSO Institutional Strengthening Grant

Completed

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund CSO grant for institutional strengthening, enhancing organizational capacity, governance systems, and project management capabilities.

500+
2022

Health Foundation Clinic Services

Completed

Healthcare clinic services at Waseem Medical Complex Batkhela providing primary healthcare to community members in Malakand district.

3,000+
2022

IGNITE Digital Inclusion Project

Completed

In partnership with IGNITE, this project promoted digital literacy and technology access in underserved communities. Activities included computer training, internet awareness campaigns, and establishment of digital centers.

5,000+
2022

IRC Skills Training for Youth

Completed

International Rescue Committee skills training program empowering 1,000 youth across 4 districts with employable skills in construction, IT, and service sectors.

1,000+
2022

UNOCHA Emergency Flood Response

Completed

Emergency flood response operation supported by UNOCHA providing life-saving assistance including shelter, food, clean water, and medical care to flood-affected populations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

25,000+
2022

Flood Vulnerability Support Program - KP RIISP

Completed

A major USD 10 million flood vulnerability support program benefiting 14,682 households across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The program focused on flood preparedness, emergency response, and long-term resilience building in flood-prone areas.

14,682+
2023

AI Robotics STEM Education Program

Completed

STEM education initiative introducing artificial intelligence and robotics to students through hands-on workshops, coding camps, and competition events.

1,000+
2023

Turkiye Deyanet Foundation Partnership

Completed

Partnership with Turkiye Deyanet Foundation for humanitarian assistance and community development programs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

5,000+
2023

JICA Flood Preparedness Program

Completed

Japan International Cooperation Agency supported flood preparedness program enhancing community resilience through early warning systems, disaster preparedness training, and emergency response capacity building.

10,000+
2023

SSTD/Islamic Relief Clinical Pathology Training

Completed

Islamic Relief funded clinical pathology lab attendant skill training for males in Landi Kotal Tehsil of Khyber District under EARN project.

50+
2023

SMEDA Pak-Australia Business Forum

Completed

WRC collaborated with SMEDA to organize the Pak-Australia Business Forum, facilitating trade partnerships and business linkages between Pakistani and Australian enterprises. The forum brought together over 200 participants from both countries.

200+
2023

ZFA Education Program - Punjab

Completed

Zakat Foundation America education initiative supporting schools in 3 districts of Punjab with infrastructure improvement, teacher training, and educational material provision.

5,000+
2023

IMC Vocational Training Program

Completed

International Medical Corps funded vocational training program providing 150 beneficiaries with skills in healthcare support, community health, and emergency response.

150+
2024

UN-Habitat KP - Resilient Refugee-Host Communities

Completed

A USD 1.3 million project focused on climate-smart urban upgrading in Peshawar, Kohat, and Haripur districts. Activities included solarization of community facilities, vocational training, WASH improvements, and establishment of Community Development Committees.

10,000+
2024

UN-Habitat Karachi - Afghan Refugee Settlement Upgrading

Completed

Integrated settlement upgrading and social support for Afghan refugees across 12 settlements in Karachi. The project improved WASH services, established 12 Community Development Committees, delivered vocational training to 800 beneficiaries, and provided 300 livelihood micro-grants.

50,000+
2024

UN-Habitat Quetta - Community Infrastructure Development

Completed

Community-driven infrastructure development in Quetta targeting refugee-host communities. The project focused on upgrading basic services, community centers, and sustainable urban planning.

8,000+
2024

ZFA Capacity Building Program

Completed

Zakat Foundation America capacity building program strengthening local partner organizations across 8 districts through institutional development, project management, and financial systems training.

3,000+
2024

BDSP Business Development Service Program

Completed

Business Development Service Program providing training and capacity building for MSMEs in Peshawar and Swat districts.

200+
2024

SSTD/Islamic Relief WASYLA Career Counseling

Active

Islamic Relief Pakistan WASYLA project providing vocational skills training and career counseling for youth in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with market placement facilitation.

200+
2025

Islamic Relief Women Tailoring Training

Completed

Islamic Relief Pakistan funded vocational training for 50 women in rural Peshawar, providing advanced tailoring skills to enhance employability and economic independence.

50+
2025

SSTD/Islamic Relief Women Tailoring - Rural Peshawar

Active

Islamic Relief funded vocational skills training for women enhancing employability through advanced tailoring skills in rural Peshawar.

50+
2025

PELICS English Language Diploma Course

Active

Comprehensive English language diploma program covering grammar, communication skills, and professional English for community members.

100+
2025

Muslim Hands Student Health Screening

Completed

Muslim Hands funded comprehensive health screening program covering 62 schools in Lahore and Kasur districts, providing medical checkups, vision testing, and health awareness sessions.

12,000+
2025

IMC April Program Initiatives

Completed

International Medical Corps April 2025 program initiatives focusing on healthcare capacity building and community health services.

300+
2025

ZFA Qurbani 2025 - Meat Distribution

Completed

Zakat Foundation America Qurbani project distributing sacrificial meat across 8 districts in KP, Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. Activities included procurement, slaughtering, packing, and distribution to 20,000+ families.

20,000+
2025

Swat Tourism Vocational Skills Training

Completed

USD 285,000 project training 1,000 youth (50% women, 50% men) in Swat with vocational skills focused on tourism, hospitality, ICT, and handicrafts. 400 trainees specialized in tourism-related skills including hotel management, tour guiding, and culinary services.

1,000+
2025

Indus Hospital Healthcare Providers Training

Active

Joint venture between WRC and MS Systems (Pvt.) Ltd funded by Indus Hospital & Health Network for training healthcare providers across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

200+
2025

Right To Play - Sports & Stationery Kits

Completed

Right To Play procurement of 110 complete sports and stationery kits for distribution in Clifton, Karachi through partner Aahung.

500+
2025

IRP/AIT Joint Vocational Training Program

Active

Joint venture between WRC and Askari Institute of Technology (AIT) implementing 28 vocational trades including construction, heavy machinery, IT, and hospitality. Registered with Skill Development Council KP.

500+
2025

ZFA Community Eye Care Project

Completed

Zakat Foundation America funded eye care project conducting 10 free eye camps screening 5,000 individuals, providing 2,500 prescription glasses, and performing 550 cataract surgeries for underserved communities.

5,000+
2025

IFES NIC Registration - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Completed

IFES funded registration of 13,000 National Identity Cards in Peshawar, Mansehra, Lower Dir, and Charsadda districts under the Pakistan Fair Representation Program.

13,000+
2025

IFES NIC Registration - Sindh & Punjab

Completed

IFES funded registration of 25,000 NICs across Sindh (Khairpur, Larkana) and Punjab (Sialkot, Hafizabad) under the ACCOU Program.

25,000+
2025

PRCS 4-Storey Commercial Plaza - BOT Project

Completed

Pakistan Red Crescent Society partnership with Manahil Engineering for construction of a 4-storey commercial and clinical plaza at Dabgari Gardens, Peshawar under Build-Operate-Transfer model. The project includes 90 shops, 87 clinics, and parking for 130 vehicles.

500+
By the Numbers

Key Stats

20+

Years of Service

4

Provinces Covered

8+

Humanitarian Sectors

85,000+

Lives Impacted

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