Amazing Pakistani Social Workers
Dr Amjad Saqib
His work started from providing loan of PKR 10,000 to help a needy woman who wanted to support her family. That single acto of kindness became a small organization which would give small loans to deserving people. Only 10 years later, the organization surpassed PKR 1 Billion in disbursements to more than 90,000 families all over Pakistan, which helped them support their families. This organization, Akhuwat (Urdu word: Brotherhood) is based on Islamic principles and traditions of brotherhood is world's first microfinance organization which is completely interest-free. The model is an open-source one and has helped thousands all over Pakistan live a better life.
His dedication and articulation in his efforts has earned him praise of many all over world and Government of Pakistan awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz to him.
For more on his organization and his profile, visit:
www.akhuwat.org.pk
His dedication and articulation in his efforts has earned him praise of many all over world and Government of Pakistan awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz to him.
For more on his organization and his profile, visit:
www.akhuwat.org.pk
