Dear Friends & Valued Patrons,
Just two decades ago development was seen to be the responsibility
and prerogative of the government and institutions of the state.
The last decade of the twentieth century has redefined the context,
nature and meaning of the term ‘ Development’. Where
not long ago, development was seen primarily to be just industrialization
(without any qualification), it now needs to be sustainable,
participatory, just, environmentally friendly, equitable, democratic
and gender sensitive.
Moreover, the state is now seen as only one of the partners
in development, with it’s role greatly reduced to providing
an ‘enabling environment’ or level playing field,
with the private sector and non-governmental organizations taking
over an increasingly prominent role in doing development.
In the wake of the realization of good corporate citizenship
we would like to provide you an opportunity to display your
corporate social responsibility in the best interest of the
community, which is in fact one of the major stakeholders in
your concerns as consumers.
Taking liberty of the ongoing debate, we would formally introduce
our organization ‘SUNGI Development Foundation’,
it’s aims, objectives and programs that would serve to
fulfill your aspirations in truly realizing your obligations
towards society at large.
SUNGI Development Foundation was established in the year 1989
as a non-profit, non-governmental organization. It was registered
under the Societies Act of 1860.
Being one of the largest NGOs, SUNGI works towards bringing
about policy & institutional changes by mobilizing deprived
& marginalised communities with a view of creating an environment
in which communities at the local level may be able to transform
their lives through equitable and sustainable use of resources.
SUNGI has evolved a unique approach where by it has combined
advocacy work with grass root development to bring about an
environmentally sustainable socio- economic development order.
The organization is presently working in four districts of
Hazara Division (Haripur, Abbottabad, Battagram & Mansehra)
of the Frontier province. The advocacy unit works in all the
provinces of Pakistan. The program area encompasses a total
of about 267 village committees within 101 villages spread over
the four districts.
SUNGI endeavor to build the Human resource capacities of its
partner communities has been internationally accredit and the
organization stood out as recipient of the UN (HRD) Economic
Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (E.S.C.A.P.) Award
in 1996.
SUNGI works on a multi-sectoral approach with a number of operational
programs to achieve its goals and objectives including Sustainable
Livelihood, Social Mobilization & Development and Advocacy
as core programs with further sub- categories and support programs.
Some institutional donors such as the Canadian International
development Agency (CIDA),Royal Norwegian Embassy (NORAD), The
Asia Foundation (TAF), NOVIB (Dutch NGO) & The Netherlands
Government (RNE) are presently funding SUNGI. These donors have
assisted SUNGI in implementing its programs during the past
and have pledged to help in future also.
The current economic situation and the politically instability
in Pakistan has made NGOs like SUNGI vulnerable to a lot of
external factors including funding by the overseas donors.
In the light of weak policies, inadequate institutions, non-availability
of state development funds, SUNGI as an institution and a part
of non profit sector in Pakistan seek the assistance of a number
of civil society members including professionals, the business
community, philanthropists and the industrial sector (including
corporate and the multinationals) to join hands with us and
strengthen the process of socio - economic development within
the country, which would ultimately in the long run contribute
for attaining sustainable democracy, for which we all strive
for.
SUNGI provides you with a unique opportunity to pursue your
social obligations by entrusting your confidence & supporting
to our institutional cause to eradicate poverty & social
injustice that prevails in our communities at large
Kindly view the detailed information from our website and decide
on how best we can serve you as an implementing partner to bring
about the change that we talk about. You could fill the form
below and become our development partner or seek further details
from the undersigned.
We would take pleasure in making a live presentation to your
good self or the BoG and arrange field visits to our program
areas as and when decided.
As part of our commitment to institutional accountability and
transparency, we would like to inform you that the organization
is annually audited by Taseer, Hadi, khalid & Co., charted
accountants, Islamabad.
For any clarification or information, please feel free to contact
the undersigned.
Best regards,
Sungi Development Foundation.
