IN THIS POST
– Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund
– Sindh Government Emergency Fund
– JDC Welfare Organization
– Edhi Foundation
– Chhipa Welfare Association
– Saylani Welfare Trust
– Salman Sufi Foundation
– The Robin Hood Army
– Alamgir Welfare Trust International
– Human Development Foundation
– Tips for Coronavirus Donation
As the country remains under lockdown to fight the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has debilitated the entire world, both government and non-profit organisations in Pakistan are trying to ease the economic burden of the current situation by providing the lower-income groups with rations, medicines and financial assistance. Since a large number of daily wage earners in Pakistan and other blue-collar workers are unable to make the ends meet during these trying numbers, a number of charities and welfare organisations are seeking coronavirus donations to help out those in need.
So, if you want to lend a helping hand, here are some of the most renowned relief funds and charities in Pakistan you can donate to during the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus Donation: Where to Donate in Pakistan
You can help out your fellow citizens by donating money to the following entities collecting donations and charities for COVID-19 in Pakistan:
- Prime Minister’s Relief Fund
- Sindh Government Emergency Fund
- JDC Welfare Organization
- Edhi Foundation
- Chhipa Welfare Association
- Saylani Welfare Trust
- Salman Sufi Foundation
- The Robin Hood Army
- Alamgir Welfare Trust International
- Human Development Foundation
We’ve compiled all the details required to make donations to the organisations aiming to shield the downtrodden from the financial impact of coronavirus in Pakistan.
Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund
Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has established a national relief fund to provide some assistance to the poor and destitute.
You can donate to Prime Minister’s COVID-19 pandemic relief fund 2020 by transferring your desired amount to the following bank account:
Bank: National Bank of Pakistan
Branch: Main Branch, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi
Account Title: PM Relief Fund for COVID-19
Account No.: 4162786786
IBAN: PK46NBPA0002004162786786
SWIFT CODE: NBPAPKKAMBR
The prime minister has also asked the Pakistanis living abroad to donate generously to the relief fund.
“Pakistan will be hit by poverty in the aftermath of the lockdown due to coronavirus and will thus need financial support from overseas Pakistanis,” PM Khan said in a special video message addressed to the Pakistanis expats.
Overseas Pakistanis can also contribute to the relief fund by visiting the official website for the relief fund. As per the tweets posted by the Office of the Prime Minister, a minimum amount of coronavirus donation required to support a family for a month is USD 35.
The COVID-19 donations from overseas Pakistanis can make a huge difference in the lives of the daily wage earners.
Sindh Government COVID-19 Emergency Fund
The Government of Sindh has also set up a coronavirus emergency fund to not only assist daily-wage workers in the province but to also conduct free COVID-19 tests and provide infected patients with adequate medical treatment.
As per the official website of the coronavirus emergency fund, it will be operated by a five-member committee comprising Chief Secretary of Sindh Mumtaz Ali Shah, Finance Secretary of Sindh Hassan Naqvi, Chairperson of Edhi Foundation Faisal Edhi, Chairperson of Indus Hospital Dr Abdul Bari, and The Citizen Foundation and Patient Aid founder Mushtaq Chhapra.
Bank: Sindh Bank
Account Title: Government of Sindh Coronavirus Emergency Fund
Account No.: 03015594456100
You can also make an online donation for COVID-19 through the website.
JDC Welfare Organisation
JDC Welfare Organisation is arguably one of the most active ration donation services in Pakistan with a well-established setup. It is a non-profit and non-governmental charitable organisation providing ambulance and rescue services, free educational services as well as financial assistance and ration packages.
If you wish to make a donation for Pakistanis affected by coronavirus lockdown, here are the bank details of JDC Welfare Organisation.
Bank: Bank Al Habib Limited
Branch: Gulberg Sub-Branch, Karachi
Account Title: Jafaria Disaster Cell Welfare Organisation
Account No.: 1031-0081-011633-01-2
Swift Code: BAHL PKKA
You can also contact them on their phone number or the helpline.
Phone no.: 021-36341059
JDC Helpline: 1024
Edhi Foundation
Edhi Foundation is easily one of the most well-known welfare organisations in Pakistan. Along with working alongside the provincial governments to battle the coronavirus pandemic, the foundation is also helping out the poor and downtrodden all across the country by providing them with monetary assistance as well as ration and other supplies.
There are quite a few ways you can donate to this charity in Pakistan, including Easy Paisa, online banking and through debit or credit card. Moreover, regardless of whether you live in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, or in a foreign country, you can donate money directly into one of the Edhi Foundation’s bank accounts.
For more information, you can visit their official website.
Edhi Foundation Helpline: 115
Chhipa Welfare Association
Much like Edhi Foundation, Chhipa Welfare Association is also one of the renowned non-profit organisations in Pakistan providing relief to the lower-income groups during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The welfare organisation offers ration and ambulance services, among others.
You can donate to Chhipa Welfare Association in a number of different ways, such as online donation through their website, bank transfer, courier, money transfer and interbank fund transfer.
The bank details of the non-profit organisation are as follows:
Bank: United Bank Limited
Branch: Finance & Trade Centre Branch, Karachi
Code: 1796
Account Title: Muhammad Ramzan Chhipa
Account No: 0204425951
IBAN: PK76UNIL0109000204425951
Swift Code: UNILPKKA
You can even call the Chhipa Welfare Association to collect the donation from your doorstep.
Phone No.: 021-111-92-1020, 021-111-111-134
Saylani Welfare Trust
Based in all major cities across Pakistan, Saylani Welfare Trust is working tirelessly to provide relief to those affected by the coronavirus lockdown. The non-governmental organisation is offering rations bags, food and other supplies to blue-collar workers and members of the underprivileged classes.
Each ration package for those affected by the viral diseases costs about PKR 1500. You can visit their website to make the online coronavirus donation.
Furthermore, Saylani Welfare Trust has launched an around-the-clock medical helpline to help spread awareness about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Pakistan.
Saylani Welfare Trust Helpline: 1022
Salman Sufi Foundation
Yet another well-known welfare organisation, Salman Sufi Foundation is playing its role in battling the economic impact of coronavirus in Pakistan by providing ration packages to daily wage workers residing in underprivileged areas.
The Lahore-based foundation is working tirelessly to help out those affected by the lockdown. If you want to contribute to their cause, their bank details are as follows:
Bank: Habib Bank Limited
Account Title: Shahzeb Naeem
Account No.: 50267900213003
IBAN: PK08 HABB 0050267900213003
Please note that each ration bag provided by Salman Sufi Foundation costs PKR 3,000. It includes grocery staples such as legumes, oil, rice and flour.
The Robin Hood Army
The Robin Hood Army is a zero-funds, volunteer-based group mostly comprising students and young professionals. The organisation, which works in a number of countries, has made headlines for its unique initiative of distributing the surplus food from restaurants among those who need it the most.
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis in Pakistan, the volunteers from the Robin Hood Army are busy providing ration boxes to lower-income families in Lahore and Karachi.
You can become a part of their initiative by donating funds to the following account
Bank: Askari Bank Limited
Account Title: Musa Ejaz Farrukh
Account No.: 0110320233078
If you want to get in touch with the group, their contact details are as follows:
Phone No.: 021-38693111, 03008861164
Alamgir Welfare Trust International
Alamgir Welfare Trust International is among the best-known ration donation services in Pakistan. It has been providing emergency and rescue services, medical services, educational services as well as free ration distribution services for a number of years.
At a time when masses are struggling to make the ends meet due to the coronavirus pandemic, Alamgir Welfare Trust International is allowing people to make their coronavirus donations from the safety of their homes.
All you need to do is visit their official website and make the payment online.
Please note that the price of one COVID-19 ration package is about PKR 3,627.
Moreover, you can contact the organisation on the numbers below.
Phone No.: 021-111-153-153, 021-34852055-60
Human Development Foundation
Human Development Foundation is also seeking donations and charities for COVID-19 in Pakistan. The organisation is running an effective coronavirus awareness program to spread information about the potentially deadly disease among the public. As per its website, the non-governmental organisation has activated its emergency response teams in 300 villages across the country.
Although you can donate any amount to the Islamabad-based foundation, you might also want to check out its coronavirus emergency relief packages. For instance, you can sponsor a one-month ration for a deserving family only for PKR 6,000.
The bank details for the Human Development Foundation are as follows:
Bank: Bank Alfalah Limited
Account Title: Human Development Foundation – Donation
Account Number: 00351002493468
IBAN: PK11ALFH00351002493468
Swift Code: ALFHPKKA
Tips for Making Coronavirus Donations
While you can make a donation to one of the above-mentioned entities aiming to provide relief to the struggling families during the coronavirus pandemic, let’s not forget that charity starts at home. If you have any neighbours, family members, or acquaintances that might need help, make sure to reach out to them during these trying times.
Moreover, don’t forget to pay your drivers, maids and other helpers during the lockdown. Of course, they might not be incapable of showing up to work owing to the current situation, but you can still pay them their wages so that they can feed their families.
Last but not least, make sure to tip the deliverymen and other blue-collar workers when you can.
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