ISLAMABAD: Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) marked a significant milestone as it celebrated two decades of humanitarian service in Pakistan during a ceremony held in Islamabad. Addressing the gathering, Country Director HHRD Pakistan, Muhammad Saleem Mansoori, highlighted that the organisation—founded by Pakistani-Americans—has worked across all four provinces, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, impacting over 45 million lives through its diverse programmes.
Over the past 20 years, HHRD’s extensive initiatives have delivered transformative results. Its emergency relief and disaster management programmes have aided over 10 million people, while seasonal projects have provided essential supplies to 4.8 million families. The organisation has ensured clean drinking water for 2 million individuals, supported the education of 340,000 students, and provided comprehensive care for 122,000 orphans. Additionally, its empowerment programmes have equipped 80,000 youth with employable skills, and its health initiatives have restored eyesight to 31,000 individuals through cataract surgeries.
The event was addressed by notable figures, including Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmed, Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University Islamabad; Chairman of Muawin Foundation, Admiral Muhammad Asif Sandila; Special Secretary Health, Dr. Aslam Ghouri; and other dignitaries, including Syed Samar Abbas and Naeem Arshad Awan. The speakers paid rich tribute to HHRD’s twenty years of dedicated service.
Dignitaries commended HHRD’s longstanding contribution, and awards were distributed among high-achieving orphaned and disabled children. The leadership of Helping Hand expressed profound gratitude to all donors and volunteers, reaffirming its commitment to expanding the mission of serving humanity with responsibility and sincerity in the years ahead.
