Our Journey
Behbud Association Karachi was founded in 1970 by a group of dedicated and passionate women. Their mission was to uplift women and families in Karachi who faced challenging circumstances with limited resources and opportunities.
Over the past five decades, Behbud Karachi has steadily grown into a leading welfare organization focusing on empowering women, children and improving the lives of the under-served families.
What sets us apart is that we are entirely run by passionate women volunteers who generously contribute their time and expertise to our cause.
‘Behbud’ is an Urdu language word that means ‘advancement, betterment, prosperity’. We aim to promote under-served communities’ advancement through a holistic development approach focusing on three major areas: Education, Health and Livelihoods.
Governance
Behbud Association Karachi is a registered non-governmental and non-profit organization driven by a passionate team of volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to our cause. At Behbud, our governance structure ensures transparency, accountability, and effective management.
- Executive Committee: Our Executive Committee comprises of seven office bearers:
- President
- Senior Vice President
- Two Vice Presidents
- General Secretary
- Joint Secretary
- Treasurer
- Fifteen Project Chairpersons
- Executive Committee: Our Executive Committee comprises of seven office bearers:
Apart from the executive committee we also have Fifteen Project Chairpersons. These committed individuals oversee the management of our various projects. Elections are held annually in October, and all Executive Committee members serve without any monetary compensation. Their unwavering commitment and passion for the welfare and betterment of the under-served communities drives Behbud’s mission forward.
Funding & Income Sources
Behbud Association Karachi relies on generous contributions from individuals and organizations who share our vision. Here’s how we fund our initiatives:
