About Us
Building a nation where every child can learn
Pakistan Children Relief works where the need is greatest — turning hardship into hope through education, care and opportunity.
Our vision, mission & values
Guided by compassion and accountability, we work every day to create a better future for children and communities.
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.
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.
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
Child-Centered
Every decision we make puts children first.
Community Driven
We believe in the power of communities to create change.
Transparent & Accountable
We operate with honesty, openness, and full accountability.
Sustainable Impact
We focus on long-term solutions that create lasting change.
The Challenge
More than 26 million children in Pakistan are out of school.
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 exists to change that trajectory — reaching the children the system leaves behind and giving them a real path from the street to the classroom.
Be part of the solutionWhat we do
Four programs, one mission.
Every program is a different door to the same future — an educated, healthy, hopeful child.
Practical skills that lead to dignified livelihoods.
Explore programOur footprint
A decade of steady, measurable progress.
2012
Registered as a 501(c)(3)
16+
Cities reached by 2024
26M
Out-of-school children we fight for
44%
Of the 5–16 age group out of school
16+
Cities reached
2012
Founded (501c3)
Our story
From three cities to a nationwide movement
Registered, then first projects on the ground
Pakistan Children Relief (PCR) was registered in 2012 as a 501(c)(3) organization in the United States with a core focus on expanding education opportunities for orphans and street children in Pakistan. However, PCR started its first projects in December 2020 in three cities of Pakistan—Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lakki Marwat—partnering with local organizations to create learning opportunities for children who were being left behind.
Became an independent organization
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.
A nationwide footprint
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:
Where we work today
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.
How we work
Our aim &
our strategy.
Rooted in empathy, innovation and collaboration — with the ongoing support of donors, volunteers and partners.
Support our workOur 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.