Sindh Community Foundation SCF

13/04/2026

Empowering those on the frontlines of climate change

In District Sanghar, Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), with support from the AVPN, conducted five climate adaptation awareness sessions, reaching 155 women cotton workers.

From understanding the impacts of rising temperatures on health and productivity to learning practical solutions like heat stress management, hydration, protective clothing, and climate-smart livestock practices, these sessions sparked meaningful dialogue and action.

Women participants showed incredible engagement, highlighting the power of community-led resilience and collective advocacy for safer, climate-resilient working conditions.

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Because when women are informed and empowered, entire communities become stronger

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09/04/2026

Our Executive Director, Javed Soz, is highlighted on Pakistan ki Pehchan for his leadership in climate justice, women’s empowerment, and community development.

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𝐉𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐇𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐍
𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 — 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐇, 𝐏𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍
𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘
Javed Hussain is a highly experienced 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑 with more than 22 years of professional experience in community development, climate justice, women’s empowerment, and human rights advocacy in Sindh, Pakistan. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), a recognized civil society organization dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities through sustainable and rights-based development approaches.
He holds a Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Sindh and has received specialized international training in urban resilience, disaster risk reduction, human rights advocacy, and public health. His multidisciplinary expertise covers climate change adaptation, labor rights, gender equality, youth empowerment, WASH, health systems, and education.
Under his leadership, Sindh Community Foundation has successfully implemented 30+ development and humanitarian projects in collaboration with national and international partners including UN agencies, government departments, and global development networks. His work focuses on empowering vulnerable communities, promoting climate-resilient livelihoods, strengthening youth leadership, and improving the rights and safety of women agricultural workers.
Javed Hussain has gained international recognition for his work in climate justice and gender equality. He received the Gender Just Climate Solutions Award at COP27, presented by the UN Climate Technology Centre & Network (CTCN) and Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF), recognizing his efforts in advancing the rights and occupational safety of women cotton workers affected by climate change.
He has also represented Pakistan and civil society at major global platforms including COP27 (Egypt), COP28 (UAE), COP29 (Azerbaijan), and COP30 (Brazil), contributing to policy dialogues on climate resilience, gender-responsive adaptation, and sustainable development.
With extensive experience in project design, proposal development, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), institutional strengthening, and capacity building, he has designed 60+ development proposals and facilitated 40+ professional trainings for civil society organizations, government stakeholders, and community leaders.
Through his visionary leadership, Sindh Community Foundation has achieved ECOSOC consultative status and accreditation with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), strengthening its role as a key civil society partner in Pakistan’s development sector.
𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐒
His professional focus includes 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄, 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓, 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓, 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐊 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘, 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏, and 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓, working to build resilient and empowered communities across Sindh.
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17/12/2025

Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), in partnership with Solidar Suisse, has successfully disbursed the first installment of cash-based transfers (CBT) to 193 flood-affected beneficiaries in District Sanghar.

🐐PKR 40,000 provided for goat rearing
🐔PKR 30,000 provided for poultry farming

This support enables families to restart income-generating activities and rebuild resilient livelihoods under the project “Recovery & Strengthening of Livelihoods of Flood-Affected Communities in Sanghar, Sindh.”

Together, we continue strengthening community resilience and self-reliance.

11/12/2025

Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), in partnership with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), convened a powerful district-level workshop in Thatta to strengthen Gender-Based Violence (GBV) referral mechanisms and ensure survivors receive timely, coordinated, and rights-based support. Held at the Darbar Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Thatta, the workshop brought together key government officials, legal experts, social welfare representatives, and civil society members to build a more connected and accountable response system for women and girls facing violence.

Mr. Iqbal Ahmed Detho, Former Chairperson of the Sindh Human Rights Commission, led an engaging discussion on improving service provision, streamlining information sharing, strengthening legal assistance, and enhancing psychological support for survivors. SCF also presented findings from its GBV research study, highlighting critical gaps and the pressing need for survivor-centered referral pathways.

The collective commitment of all stakeholders to replicate such initiatives across Sindh and reinforce inter-agency collaboration marks a significant step toward ensuring justice, protection, and dignity for survivors of GBV. SCF remains dedicated to building safer and more resilient communities for women and girls. 💜✊

11/12/2025

Youth Urged to Take Action for Climate Resilience in District Thatta

The District Youth-Led Action (YLA) Showcasing Event in Thatta highlighted the powerful role young people are playing in strengthening climate resilience across the coastal belt. Organized by the Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) under the Pakistan Youth Leadership Initiative (PYLI) in partnership with British Council, with support from Education Above All Foundation, the event brought together youth leaders, educators, civil society members, government officials, and environmental activists to reflect on the district’s rising climate challenges.

During the event, officials, including Additional Director of the Social Welfare Department, Thatta Khuda Bux Bahrani, Noman Ali from the British Council Pakistan, and Muslim Katyar from the District Forest Department, commended the creativity and leadership of the youth participants. They noted that the innovative projects showcased by young climate champions offer practical and actionable solutions for long-term resilience.

SCF representatives Irshad Ahmed, Niaz Muhammad, and Taimoor Ali Khan shared that 212 young people in Thatta, 117 male and 95 female, have been trained in climate education, environmental sustainability, and community-based resilience. These trained youth have successfully implemented 34 youth-led initiatives focused on solid waste management, water conservation, climate education, tree plantation, and renewable energy.

08/12/2025

Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), with the support of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), has successfully concluded a 3-day training program for newly enrolled young lawyers on the Sindh Domestic Violence (Prevention & Protection) Act, 2013.

The training equipped participants with practical knowledge, survivor-centred approaches, and enhanced coordination skills to ensure effective case handling under the DV Act 2013. The sessions were facilitated by Mr. Ibal Ahmed Detho, the Former Chairperson of the Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC).

This initiative strengthens the capacity of young legal professionals to champion justice, human rights, and the protection of survivors of domestic violence in Sindh.

05/12/2025

Empowering young legal professionals!

Sindh Community Foundation, with support from Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, kicked off a 3-day training on the Sindh Domestic Violence (Prevention & Protection) Act 2013. The objective of this training is to equip young legal professionals with practical knowledge, survivor-centred approaches, and enhanced coordination skills required for effective case handling under the DV Act 2013.

Day 1 brought together 17 young advocates from District Thatta to strengthen survivor-centred, rights-based case handling.

Facilitated by Mr. Iqbal Detho, Former Chairperson SHRC.

04/12/2025

Youth Leading the Change in Mirpurkhas! 🌱

Over 200 young changemakers united under the Pakistan Youth Leadership Initiative to showcase powerful, youth-led solutions for climate resilience and community development. From water conservation to renewable energy and waste management, the youth of Mirpurkhas are proving they’re not just the future — they’re leading today.

Organized by Sindh Community Foundation in partnership with the British Council Pakistan and with the support of Education Above All Foundation, this event celebrated creativity, leadership, and community-driven climate action. 🌿

Together, we’re building a greener, safer, and more inclusive Mirpurkhas.

04/11/2025

3-Day Training on Agri-Food Value Chain & Food Preservation

With the support of AVPN, we successfully conducted a 3-day hands-on training at Noor Khan Vighio focused on enhancing local capacity in agri-food value chain management and food preservation techniques, including practical sessions on pickle preparation and management.

Empowering rural communities with skills for better food security, income generation, and sustainable livelihoods!

25/10/2025

Urgent Need to Strengthen Community Resilience Highlighted at Climate Change and DRR Training in Makli

The Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), with the support of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), organized a two-day training on Climate Change and Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Makli, Thatta, to enhance the resilience of coastal communities.

Community members from Union Council Bijora received hands-on training on coping with sea level rise, salinity, and erratic weather patterns affecting livelihoods in coastal Sindh.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor, University of Sindh, emphasized that “building community resilience is essential for protecting lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems.”

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ismail Kumbhar highlighted blending indigenous knowledge with modern science to address vulnerabilities, while Mr. Muhammad Umar Tagar led sessions on early warning systems, risk assessments, and emergency planning.

Mr. Muhammad Umar Tagar, resource person for the training, led technical sessions focusing on early warning systems, local risk assessments, and emergency response planning. He emphasized the role of inclusive community engagement.

Certificates were awarded to participants at the conclusion of the workshop.

25/10/2025

Climate-Resilient Infrastructure is the Need of the Time: SCF, PPAF Inaugurate Sanitation Schemes and Supporting Facilities in Coastal Sindh

We are proud to share that the Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), with the support of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), has inaugurated a series of climate-resilient sanitation and health facilities in the coastal areas of Thatta, Sindh.

The initiative inaugurated by Mr. Sadiq Memon, Member of the National Assembly (MNA) fromDistrict Thatta, aims to strengthen community resilience through the “Restoration of Social Services and Climate Resilience” project in Union Councils Garho and Bijora.

These new facilities, including solar-powered systems, eco-friendly waiting areas for women at BHU Garho and 60 sanitation units across five villages, will benefit more than 5,000 residents, mainly for women. The interventions focus on ensuring safe, sustainable, and uninterrupted health and sanitation services, particularly for women and vulnerable groups.

As climate change continues to impact coastal livelihoods, this collaboration between communities, civil society, and development partners demonstrates how localized, climate-smart infrastructure can protect lives and secure a dignified future.

29/09/2025

Building Health Resilience in Climate-Hit Thatta

Sindh Community Foundation (SCF), with support from Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), trained 120 health committee members (75 women & 45 men) from 20 villages of UC Garho & Bijora through 8 Health-Based Disaster Risk Management workshops in Makli.

Together with district health authorities, communities even developed a Disaster Risk Management Plan for BHU Garho — a big step toward climate-resilient healthcare.

🗣️ “Every climate disaster directly becomes a health disaster,” said SCF Executive Director Javed Hussain, reminding us why community-led health preparedness is urgent and necessary.

👏 The trained committees will now spread awareness in their villages, strengthening grassroots resilience against floods, cyclones, and health crises.