Bringing health and learning to every community.
From health camps and classrooms to clean water and climate resilience, we work with the communities that need it most.
Our mission
To promote comprehensive health and education, strengthen local skills, and improve access to essential services for deserving communities.
Learn moreWe work with
UN-Habitat
Ministry of Climate Change
Families don't live their problems one at a time. So we bring health, education, clean water and climate action together, for the communities that are too often missed.
CHEF is a non-profit based in Rawalpindi. We strengthen the skills of the people who serve their own communities, so progress lasts long after a project ends.
See what we do
Why it matters
The need is real, and it is close to home.
These are national figures from the UN and its agencies. They are the reason CHEF exists.
25M
children aged 5 to 16 are out of school in Pakistan, the second highest number in the world.
Source: UNICEF Pakistan33M
people were affected by the 2022 floods, about one in seven people in the country.
Source: UN, 2022 Floods Response PlanWhat we do
Ten areas of work, one goal.
Healthier, better-educated and more resilient communities, district by district.
Health
Basic healthcare, screening and health awareness, brought closer to families who struggle to reach a clinic.
Where we work
All of Pakistan, wherever we are needed.
Our offices are in Rawalpindi and Peshawar. We work with communities in every province and region of the country.
Pakistan
Base: Rawalpindi
Our office
How we work
Communities lead.
We help them get there.
Step 1Listen first
Every project starts with what the community says it needs.
Step 2Plan with partners
We work with local leaders, government departments and partner organisations.
Step 3Deliver on the ground
Services reach people where they live, across Pakistan.
Step 4Report openly
Supporters see where every effort and every rupee goes.
What we stand for
The values behind every project.
Dignity first
Every person we serve is treated with respect, never as a statistic.
Community-led
Communities set the priorities. We bring the support to meet them.
Open and accountable
Partners and supporters can see where every effort and rupee goes.
Inclusion for all
Women, children and people with disabilities are part of every plan.
Our projects
Building resilient communities for sustainable development in Sahiwal.
We are setting up our first programmes now. Join us from the start and help shape what we build.
Get involved
Change happens faster together.
Questions
Things people often ask us.
Can't find your answer? Write to us and we will reply.
Where does CHEF work?
Our offices are in Rawalpindi and Peshawar. We work across Pakistan, in every province and region where communities need us.
How can my organisation partner with CHEF?
Email us with a short note about your organisation and the area you want to support. We will set up a call to plan it together.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. We welcome doctors, nurses, teachers, engineers and students. Tell us your skills and when you are free.
How will donations be used?
We are setting up our donation channels now. Until then, write to us and we will tell you exactly where your support would go.
Do you work with the government?
Yes. We plan our work with local leaders, government departments and partner organisations, so efforts are not duplicated.