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Transforming Lives Together

Education, skills and values for women and young people across rural Pakistan.

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The name says it all

In our name lies our belief: peace is not something one person owns. It is something many people build together. Sukh Saanjh means shared responsibility and togetherness, the idea that a peaceful society is made by people who carry each other.

We are a not-for-profit organisation registered under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017. We work with women and youth from rural and underserved communities, because we believe empowered individuals collectively become the driving force of positive and sustainable change.

Four domains. One purpose.

Women Empowerment, Youth Development, Environment and Global Humanity, with a project at work in each.

Women Empowerment

WELSA Center

Training women in entrepreneurship, leadership and practical skills, so that half of Pakistan’s population can drive its prosperity.

Home of Samajhdar Maan aur Ghrana (SMG), our 9-week signature program for mothers & families. About SMG

The ripple effect of Samajhdar Maan aur Ghrana

Samajhdar Maan aur Ghrana (SMG) is the signature program for mothers & families, offered at WELSA Center. When a mother grows, so does her family, her community and the generation she is raising. Ghrana sessions in weeks 4 and 8 bring in fathers, brothers and other men of the household, so that what mothers learn is understood and supported at home.

  • Parenting & mentoring
  • Health & wellness
  • Nutrition & fitness
  • Grooming & hygiene
  • Budgeting & entrepreneurship
  • Relationship & communication

9 weeks. 8 cohorts. 300 mothers at Nabi Gaon, Swabi.

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Voices from our cohorts

Stories that move us

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  • Cohort 9 · Sep 2026

    Mahnoor

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  • Cohort 9 · Sep 2026

    One Day Changed Everything

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  • Trainer's Journey

    Ms Shazia

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  • Trainer's Journey

    Ms Sohaila

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Kausar

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Haseena

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Ayesha

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  • Rimsha Iqbal

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  • Hudaibia

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  • Cohort 5 · May 2024

    Zaheen Impact Story

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  • Cohort 5 · May 2024

    Nosheen Bibi

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  • Cohort 5 · May 2024

    A Mother’s Journey

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In their own words

Pages from our mothers

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  • Cohort 9 · Sep 2026

    A Mother’s Support, a Daughter’s Calm

    Before joining the SMG program, the participant was experiencing significant emotional distress, persistent anxiety and mental pressure that sometimes made it hard for her to manage her emotions. During this difficult period she accompanied her cousin to a session at the WELSA…

    — A WELSA Center mother

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  • Cohort 9 · Sep 2026

    Aneeqa – Finding the Courage to Speak Her Mind

    Before joining the SMG program, Aneeqa had become engaged at a young age and had a limited understanding of healthy relationships, communication and self-care. She often hesitated to express her feelings and personal needs, believing that staying quiet was the easiest way…

    — Aneeqa

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  • Cohort 9 · Sep 2026

    Mahnoor – Determination and a Father’s Support

    Before joining the SMG program, Mahnoor often became upset over small things, felt overwhelmed by other people's words and struggled to manage her emotions. She would frequently become distressed and cry, finding it hard to stay calm in challenging situations. Despite living…

    — Mahnoor

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  • Cohort 9 · Sep 2026

    Farah Naz – A Good Mother Also Cares for Herself

    Before joining the SMG program, Farah was so occupied with household responsibilities and caring for her children that she often neglected her own health and well-being. She had no consistent eating routine and frequently felt tired. During the program, the Health &…

    — Farah Naz

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  • Cohort 9 · Sep 2026

    Nayab – Calm Words in Place of Anger

    Before joining the Samajhdar Maan aur Ghrana (SMG) program, Nayab struggled with the responsibilities of marriage and family life after marrying at a young age. She often found it hard to understand her children's needs, communicate with them effectively and express her…

    — Nayab

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Aneesa Latif – Turning Aspiration into Enterprise

    Aneesa Latif had always aspired to build a business of her own, but she found it very hard to take the first step because of severe financial constraints, lack of guidance and fear of failure. Trying to manage household responsibilities while setting…

    — Aneesa Latif

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Sanam Bibi – Rising Above Grief

    Sanam Bibi went through a deeply painful phase after the death of her husband, which left her shattered, lonely and isolated in her own home. The overwhelming sorrow and emptiness took a heavy toll on her mental health and left her feeling…

    — Sanam Bibi

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Hina – Standing by Her Husband Through Addiction

    Hina was living a painful and deeply distressing life because her husband's drug addiction had destroyed the peace of the household. The situation strained her relationships with her husband and in-laws, and she lost hope, moved back to her mother's home and…

    — Hina

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Bakht Haram – Healing Old Wounds, Building a Secure Home

    Bakht Haram carried a deep emotional void and lasting pain because her father abandoned the family when she was very young, leaving them in distress. Growing up without her father's love and protection left a lifelong emptiness that she struggled to cope…

    — Bakht Haram

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Rabia Naz – Standing Tall Against Social Pressure

    Rabia Naz faced severe financial hardship and the heavy responsibility of raising her children alone after the tragic death of her husband. To support her family she started working in a school, but she met strong resistance, negative gossip and social backlash…

    — Rabia Naz

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Maria Khattak – A Homemaker’s First Step into Business

    Maria Khattak belonged to a stable household where her husband was well employed, yet she deeply wished to use her potential and set a powerful example of independence for her children. Like many homemakers, she lacked the confidence, guidance and direction to…

    — Maria Khattak

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Naheeda – Education First, Marriage Later

    Naheeda shared that in her family and community there was a common tendency to worry about a girl's marriage at an early age without giving much thought to her education. She and her husband also intended to marry their daughter off early,…

    — Naheeda

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Basreen – A “Shadow of Peace” for Her Whole Street

    Basreen shared that before joining the program, her neighborhood was full of petty fights, jealousy and backbiting, which destroyed everyone's peace of mind. After attending the SMG program and personally practicing patience, tolerance and effective communication, people noticed a clear, positive change…

    — Basreen

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Farida Sher – Bridging the Distance with Her Grown Children

    Farida Sher was facing a silent but deeply concerning challenge at home. Over the years, daily stress had made her impatient, and she often took out her anger and frustration on her children. As her three children grew into adulthood, this constant…

    — Farida Sher

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Sumaira – A Calmer Mother, a Peaceful Home

    Sumaira lived in a joint family where daily household stress and routine family issues took a heavy toll on her emotional well-being. Unable to cope with the constant pressure, she would often become extremely agitated, impatient and quick to lose her temper.…

    — Sumaira

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Kausar – A Moment of Self-Realization That Saved Her Marriage

    Kausar holds a Master's degree, her husband works in the Education Department, and she belongs to a well-educated family. Yet misunderstandings and conflicts with her in-laws led her to leave her husband's home and return to her parents' house with her two…

    — Kausar

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  • Cohort 7 · Jan 2026

    Ayesha – The Peacemaker Who Saved Her Home

    Ayesha, originally from Nabi, was living in Karachi after her marriage. Severe conflicts with her in-laws eventually led her to leave her husband's home and return to her parents' house in Nabi, deeply distressed. There she learned about the Samajhdar Maan aur…

    — Ayesha

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  • Cohort 6 · Oct 2025

    Bus Bibi – Patience as the Key to Family Peace

    Bus Bibi belongs to a Pashtun family. Before joining the program she had very little patience and reacted quickly to small issues. Her family was going through a serious conflict between her husband and his relatives, which created stress, tension and distance.…

    — Bus Bibi

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  • Cohort 6 · Oct 2025

    Shandana – Self-Care Is Not Selfish

    Shandana used to spend all her time caring for her home and family, believing that looking after herself did not matter as long as she fulfilled her household duties. During the sessions she was inspired by the trainers' message that women should…

    — Shandana

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  • Cohort 6 · Oct 2025

    Muneeba Adnan – From Anger to Patience

    Before joining the program, Muneeba Adnan was often angry and irritable, getting upset over small things, arguing with family members and sometimes shouting at or hitting her children. This caused tension at home, left her family unhappy with her and led her…

    — Muneeba Adnan

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  • Cohort 6 · Oct 2025

    Zakia Bibi – A Daughter’s Future Is More Than Marriage

    Zakia Bibi was worried and fearful after one of her married daughters had to return home due to family problems. She became afraid of people's comments and criticism, to the point of considering not marrying off her other daughters. After joining the…

    — Zakia Bibi

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  • Cohort 6 · Oct 2025

    Nighat Begum – From Needle and Thread to Independence

    Nighat sews clothes at home and had always wished to turn her skill into a proper business, but constant hurdles and low self-confidence held her back. After the SMG sessions on financial literacy and self-reliance, she received clear guidance and strong motivation.…

    — Nighat Begum

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  • Cohort 6 · Oct 2025

    Musarrat Bibi – Replacing Fear with a Culture of Love

    Musarrat shared that in her joint family, shouting, showing anger and hitting children were considered the only way to raise them. When she learned the methods of Positive Parenting in the SMG program, she stopped raising her hand or getting angry at…

    — Musarrat Bibi

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  • Cohort 6 · Oct 2025

    Fatima Qazi – A Simple Salam That Mended Family Ties

    My name is Fatima Qazi. Before joining the program I had problems with some members of my khandan (extended family). There was tension, and I rarely spoke or met with them. In the Relationship and Communication session I learned useful techniques, including…

    — Fatima Qazi

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  • Cohort 6 · Oct 2025

    Shazia Naz – The Saving Jar That Brought Peace

    My name is Shazia Naz. Before joining the program I struggled to manage household expenses. I spent my husband's salary without saving anything, focusing on wants rather than needs. I could not manage the monthly budget, which often caused stress and arguments…

    — Shazia Naz

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  • Cohort 6 · Oct 2025

    Farkhanda Naz – Rediscovering Self-Care

    My name is Farkhanda Naz. Earlier I paid little attention to my personal hygiene and focused mostly on cleaning the house. I lacked knowledge of proper hygiene practices, did not prioritize my own well-being and had low confidence, which sometimes affected my…

    — Farkhanda Naz

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  • Cohort 6 · Oct 2025

    Rimsha Iqbal – A Healthier Mother, a Calmer Home

    My name is Rimsha. At the start of the program I realized that if a mother is healthy and knowledgeable, the whole family will be happy. My main problem was that I did not focus on my health. I did not follow…

    — Rimsha Iqbal

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  • Najma – Finding Confidence Again

    My name is Najma, and I live in a village called Nabi in Swabi. One of my school friends told me about the Samajhdar Maan aur Ghrana program, so I decided to join. My husband supported me and gave his permission, and…

    — Najma

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  • Cohort 6 · Oct 2025

    Haseena – Learning to Listen

    Before the program, Haseena did not pay much attention to her children's concerns. She often ignored what they were trying to share and focused on household matters. In the Parenting and Mentoring session she learned the technique of Positive Parenting, which emphasizes…

    — Haseena

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  • Cohort 5 · May 2024

    Nosheen Bibi – One Step That Changed Everything

    Sometimes a single step can bring about a monumental shift in our perspective and our lives. Joining the Samajhdar Maan aur Ghrana program by WELSA was exactly that kind of experience for me. I didn't merely learn new concepts; I gained the…

    — Nosheen Bibi

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  • Cohort 5 · May 2024

    Rozina Bibi – The Way to My Son’s Heart

    Sometimes distance in a relationship comes not from major conflict but from a lack of mutual understanding. Before joining Cohort 5 of the Samajhdar Maan aur Ghrana Program, my relationship with my son was going through exactly this kind of emotional disconnect.…

    — Rozina Bibi

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  • Cohort 5 · May 2024

    Zaheen – Knowing Health Is Not the Same as Living It

    Zaheen comes from an educated background and was already serving her community as a Lady Health Worker, yet she felt there was still room to learn, grow and refine her personality. Driven by this desire for self-improvement, she enrolled in Cohort 5…

    — Zaheen

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How we work

We do not do things for people. We equip people to do things for themselves.

  1. Start where people are

    We work in the community, with the community, building on local organisations and trust.

  2. Teach skills and values together

    A skill without character does little good, and good character without a skill goes nowhere.

  3. Involve the whole household

    In our mothers’ programme, fathers and brothers attend too, so change is supported at home.

  4. Build models others can copy

    Our WELSA Incubators are designed to be replicated across the country.

  5. Measure and report

    We publish our audited accounts and share what we learn.

  • 300mothers completed Samajhdar Maan aur Ghrana
  • 8cohorts at Nabi Gaon, Swabi District, KPK
  • 800+patients at one free medical camp in Tehjian
  • 1WELSA Incubator opened in Neelum Valley, AJK

Our pledges for 2026

Three promises. One thousand each.

1,000women empowered with entrepreneurship, leadership and life skills.
1,000young people involved in service that serves their own communities.
1,000trees planted, so that children breathe easier tomorrow.

Strong families are the foundation of strong nations

Samajhdar Maan aur Ghrana (SMG) is the signature program for mothers & families, offered at WELSA Center. Over nine weeks, mothers learn about parenting, health, nutrition, hygiene, budgeting and communication. In weeks four and eight, Ghrana sessions bring in the men of the household, because change that stays in the room does not last. Change that comes home does.

Recent events

From the Neelum Valley to the classroom: what we have been doing.

Ways to get involved

Give

Your donation goes to the cause you choose, or to where it is needed most.

Donate

Volunteer

Bring your skills and a few hours a week. We will find the right place for them.

Become a volunteer

Partner

Organisations, companies and institutions: build something lasting with us.

Partner with us
We do nothing alone.We are grateful to the organisations that walk with us.
  • Helping Humanity Organization
  • Rashid Memorial Welfare Organization (RMWO)
  • Nazamia Welfare Organization and Paramount Pharmaceutical
  • Public Health Department and District Administration, AJK
  • Friends Welfare Trust and iFeel Organization
  • Next-Gen Impact Consulting (NGI)

Your help can transform someone’s life.

A donation, a few hours or an introduction. Each one begins something.

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