Humanitarian & development NGO · Pakistan since 2012

A tomorrow where everyone has opportunities to prosper

ACT International works with communities, government, and partners across Pakistan — delivering education, health, climate resilience, livelihoods, and humanitarian response where they are needed most.

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5.1M+ people reached
63+ projects
Nationwide footprint

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World Breast Feeding Month

A short word from our CEO on the significance of timely breastfeeding

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World Breast Feeding Month

A short word from our CEO on the significance of timely breastfeeding

Our impact

Reach across Pakistan

Twelve years of community-first programmes spanning all four provinces, AJK, GB, and ICT.

7 All 4 provinces + AJK, GB & ICT

63+ Projects implemented

5B+ Funds (PKR)

5.1M+ Beneficiaries crossed

93K+ Households benefitted

550+ Human resources

What we do

Programmes that change lives

Integrated work across education, health, climate, livelihoods, and humanitarian response — always with children, youth, and women at the centre.

18 projects Education Life skills, curriculum integration, teacher training, and youth education programmes that strengthen learning outcomes across Pakistan. Explore this work

16 projects Health & Nutrition Community health, nutrition, SRHR, and social protection initiatives delivered with government and UN partners. Explore this work

7 projects Humanitarian Response Emergency relief, cash assistance, and recovery support for communities affected by floods and other crises. Explore this work

2 projects Peacebuilding Youth mentorship, community dialogue, and programmes that bridge divides and build social cohesion. Explore this work

2 projects Livelihood Enterprise development, cash-for-work, and economic recovery that help households rebuild sustainable incomes. Explore this work

6 projects Gender Equality GBV prevention and response, women-friendly spaces, and programmes that advance gender justice and inclusion. Explore this work

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Stories from the field

Our work and latest stories

Programme moments, community response, and voices from ACT's work on the ground.

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Youth Leadership In Action

Youth Leadership in Action A 4-Day Prime Minister’s National Youth Council Leadership Training in Islamabad, bringing together young leaders to learn, connect and take action for a climate-resilient, inclusive and future-ready Pakistan. Focusing on Climate Resilience, Green Skills & Green Jobs, Population Dynamics & Youth Development, SRHR, and Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Positive Masculinity.Over these four days, young leaders will strengthen their knowledge, leadership skills and capacity to drive meaningful change in their communities. Leadership begins with informed, empowered and engaged young people. Dr. Gulnara Kadyrkulova, representing UNFPA, delivered the Opening Remarks at the Prime Minister’s National Youth Council Leadership Training, highlighting the importance of investing in young people and strengthening their role in shaping a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable future. The training is organized by ACT in collaboration with PMYP and UNFPA. Ms. Amna Batool, MNA & Focal Person, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), addressed young leaders at the Prime Minister’s National Youth Council Leadership Training, sharing PMYP’s vision for strengthening youth leadership, volunteerism and community impact across Pakistan. In her address, she emphasized the important role of National Youth Council members in representing the voices and aspirations of young people and translating leadership into meaningful action at the community level. She highlighted the expectations from NYC members as young leaders who can inspire their peers, strengthen civic participation and contribute their ideas and energy toward Pakistan’s development. Interactive learning and engagement facilitated by Ms. Amna Batool, MNA & Focal Person, PMYP; Dr. Muhammad Ali Malik, Joint Secretary, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP); Rizwan Basir, Lead Trainer; and Ms. Nirmeen, covering youth development, leadership, future skills, advocacy and pathways for meaningful action.

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Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE) Teachers Training

ACT International successfully conducted a one-day Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE) Teachers’ Training in Peshawar, in collaboration with UNFPA, UNHCR, and the Elementary & Secondary Education Department (ESED), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The training strengthened teachers’ understanding and practical application of life skills, student-centered teaching approaches, engaging pedagogy, community involvement, and action planning to create safer, more supportive, and empowering learning environments for children and adolescents, including those from refugee and host communities. The training concluded with a Closing Ceremony attended by representatives from partner organizations: Mr. Jaffar Mansoor Abbasi – Director, Elementary & Secondary Education Department, KP Ms. Reyhaneh Shakibaie – Head of UNHCR Peshawar Ms. Mahjabeen – Provincial Programme Coordinator, UNFPA Mr. Mubashir Nabi – Founder, President & CEO, ACT International Addressing the participants, Mr. Mubashir Nabi emphasized the critical role of teachers in integrating life skills into everyday learning and enabling young people to develop the knowledge, confidence, resilience, and skills needed to navigate real-life challenges. The Closing Ceremony featured partner remarks, participants’ reflections, certificate distribution, and a group photograph, marking the successful completion of the training. ACT International extends its sincere appreciation to ESED-KP, UNFPA, UNHCR, the trainers, and participating teachers for their valuable partnership, support, and active engagement. Together, we are strengthening teachers, empowering learners, and building more inclusive and resilient learning environments.

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