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LASOONA is a Pushto word, literally meaning ‘HANDS’. LASOONA Relief & Development Organization is a national, multi-disciplinary, development focused, non-profit organization. It was established in 1997 by a dedicated and visionary group of motivated and civic-minded people with a passion to support human and natural resource development in vulnerable and impoverished areas of Pakistan. Registered as an NGO under section 42 of the Companies Act 2017 with Securities Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). LASOONA is also certified/accredited by Pakistan Center for Philanthropy (PCP), and has a tax exemption status from Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan under Section 2(36) of Income Tax Ordinance 2001.

Vision: A resilient & equitable society where citizens lead dignified & prosperous lives.

Mission: LASOONA’s mission is to empower disadvantaged & at-risk communities to recover from shocks & crises, manage their resources sustainably & equitably, & are able to brea

LASOONA has a five years’ strategic plan whereby vision and mission are achieved through five core programmatic pillars. Following are the core themes of the organization;
1. Social & Economic Development:
Program Goal: “To unlock human potential by addressing social and economic inequalities, ensuring universal access to quality education, healthcare, WASH, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.”

2. Sustainable Food Systems:
Program Goal: “To transform the food system to prioritize sustainable agriculture, reduce hunger and malnutrition, and promote resilient and thriving communities.”

3. Disaster & Climate Resilience
Program Goal: To build resilient communities that can withstand, adapt to, and recover from disasters and climate change impacts, while promoting environmental sustainability.

4. Humanitarian Response
Program Goal: To save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect human dignity by providing timely, effective, and compassionate humanitarian assistance to