Celebration of World NGO Day

We celebrated World NGO Day in collaboration with The NGO World Foundation at Salim Habib University on February 26, 2025, recognizing the invaluable role of non-governmental organizations in driving social change, humanitarian efforts, and development, and their untiring efforts to give back.

The event also honoured the remarkable achievements of The NGO World Foundation flagship ZEST Program, under which 300 female teachers have empowered over 10,000 out-of-school children from disadvantaged communities in Karachi since 2016.

The Consul General of the Republic of Turkiye, H.E. Mr. Cemal Sangu, was the Chief Guest for the grand event, while distinguished guests from the international community, academia, and industry, in particular those from dedicated NGOs including Shahid Afridi Foundation, Roshan Pakistan Foundation, HEWT Foundation, Visionary Foundation, and others attended the event.

Vice Chancellor SHU Prof. Dr. Irfan Hyder, Chief Operating Officer of The Salim Habib Education Foundation Mr. Muhammad Abbas, Registrar Dr. Muhammad Hussain Habib, Assistant Manager Marketing & Student Affairs Mr. Asif Yaqoob, and Chairman NGO World Foundation Mr. Zafar Iqbal also graced the event with their presence.