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Founded in 2006, Action Against Poverty has been working at the intersection of humanitarian aid, development, and human rights in Pakistan's most vulnerable communities.
Our Profile
Who We Are
Action Against Poverty (AAP) is a civil society organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, Reg No. RM/S/204.
Based in Multan, Punjab, AAP works to provide a platform that facilitates marginalized and underprivileged communities to solve their social, economic, cultural, and religious issues through a participatory approach — with main emphasis on women and children development.
Founded
2006
Location
Multan, Punjab
Registration
RM/S/204
Affiliation
URI Global
Our Purpose
COMMUNITY
Our Foundation
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
To provide a platform to facilitate marginalized and underprivileged communities to solve their social, economic, cultural, and religious issues through a participatory approach, with main emphasis on women and children development.
Vision
A society free from poverty, where every person has equal rights, dignity, and opportunities — regardless of gender, religion, or social standing.
Transparency
We operate with full accountability to our donors, partners, and the communities we serve.
Participation
Communities are not recipients — they are partners and decision-makers in every program.
Dignity
Every person has inherent worth. Our programs restore dignity, not just provide aid.
Inclusion
We prioritize women, children, and the most marginalized in all our work.
A Message From Our Leadership
Building a Movement, Not Just an Organisation
“When we founded AAP in 2006, we believed in one simple truth: that poverty is not inevitable. It is the result of broken systems, denied rights, and ignored voices. Our work is to fix that — one community at a time.”
“Over 18 years, we have seen what happens when communities are treated as partners rather than recipients. They don't just recover — they transform.”
Mr. Sarfraz Clement
Executive Director, AAP
Our Journey
18 Years of Impact
2006
AAP founded in Multan under Societies Act XXI of 1860
2008
First DRR program launched in flood-affected Southern Punjab
2011
Livelihood & Health program expanded to 5 districts
2014
Affiliated with United Religion Initiatives (URI) as CC Civil Society Network
2016
Participatory Human Rights (PHR) program launched
2019
Reached 100,000+ beneficiaries across Punjab
2022
Emergency flood response — 50,000 families supported in Rajanpur
2024
12,000+ women empowered through vocational training
Our Team
The People Behind AAP
Mr. Sarfraz Clement
Executive Director
Ribqa Shahzad
Project Manager
Ali Ejaz
Reporting & Documentation Officer
M. Sherzman Gul
Admin and Finance Officer
Qaisra Rasheed
Social Mobilizer