The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) is the premier institution mandated to reducing poverty through community demand-driven solutions. Established in 1997, PPAF operates as a not-for profit company with support from the Government of Pakistan and multilateral and bilateral donors, as well as its own resources. With a presence in over 150 districts, it focuses on institutional development, livelihoods, climate resilience, financial inclusion, education, health, and green infrastructure. Its flagship Poverty Graduation Model supports sustainable economic self-reliance for vulnerable communities.
Our Impact
Districts across Pakistan
Productive Economic Assets Transferred
Individuals Received Skills Trainings
3.64m
Prime Minister’s Interest Free Loan disbursed
2,860 Educational Facilities
8.4m PKR Microcredit Loans provided
2.67m Households Organised
1,450 Renewable Energy Projects
1,091 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Trained
970 Health Centers
1.8m Households Facilitated Under Emergency Relief & Climate Change Response
35,200 Water and Infrastructure Projects
Tales of Change
News and Updates
Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani Inaugurates PPAF supported community infrastructure schemes in Punjab
PPAF is implementing community infrastructure, skills development, and financial inclusion initiatives to strengthen service delivery and...
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Talpur Calls Skills, Interest-Free Financing, and MSME Growth Cornerstones of Economic Empowerment
Strengthening enterprise-led economic inclusion, PPAF convened policymakers, development partners, and entrepreneurs in Karachi ...
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National Conference on Youth Climate Policy and Governance
PPAF, in collaboration with YMSESDO, convened the National Conference on Youth Climate Policy & Governance in Islamabad, highlighting the need for stronger youth engagement in policy amid rising climate risks and a growing youth population. ...
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