About Us
The Organization
BASIC Development Foundation: Empowering Communities in Sindh The Building Advanced Society through Integrated Community (BASIC) Development Foundation is a leading non-profit organization based in Sindh, Pakistan. Founded in September 2010 and registered under the Society Act on Education, BASIC DF is dedicated to transforming the lives of marginalized rural communities. The organization focuses on key areas such as environment and climate change, education, healthcare, clean water, women empowerment, and rural infrastructure. Driven by a vision of socio-economic prosperity and sustainability, BASIC DF champions the basic civic rights of underprivileged communities while fostering ethical and inclusive values. It empowers women through sustainable agriculture initiatives and supports youth development with life skills and reproductive health education. Committed to environmental sustainability, BASIC DF promotes tree plantation, urban greening, and sustainable community projects. The organization collaborates with the Government of Sindh, international NGOs, and UN organizations to drive impactful initiatives. Support BASIC Development Foundation Join our mission to improve lives in Sindh by donating, volunteering, or partnering with us. Together, we can build a better, more equitable, and sustainableĀ future.
Vision
People living in society attain adequate social, economic, political, and cultural development through integrated community
Mission
To mobilize and integrate the under-privileged segments of society under one platform and capacitate them for their sustainable development.
a) To impart Sustained Development by collective efforts and promoting institutionalization among the localĀ communities.
b) To facilitate the village based institutions to link up with public and private service and potential markets.
c) To harmonize the Public and Private institutions ascertaining an easy excess of Communities to the basic of life.
d) To promote Sustainable Agriculture for enhancing the survival capacity of community by climate change adaptation. Disaster Risk Reduction (DDR), Bio-diversity conversation and ensuring food security.
e) To encourage women participation in Decision making process and Resources handling as to strengthen womenās contribution in national socio-economicsĀ development.
Board of Directors
7
BASIC Dev, Foundation has three associated consultants.
Members of Team
10
There is a 10-member dedicated management team.
Networks
2
BASIC Dev. Foundation leads two CSO networks.
Associated Consultants
3
The Board of Directors for the organization has seven members.
Building Advanced Society through Integrated Community
Meet Our Program Team
Mr. Altaf Mahesar
Executive Director
Ms. Samina Sindhu
MEAL Manager
Ms. Reema Maznani
Manager Social Mobilization
Mr. Gulsher Qadir
Manager Finance
Mr. Gulzar Malik
Manager Procurement
Manzoor Laghari
Manager Field Operations
Ms. Naveeda Shaikh
Assistant Manager
Mr. Irfan Ali
Manager Administration
The Building Advanced Society through Integrated Community (BASIC) Development Foundation, also known as Basic Development Foundation, is a not for profit organization committed to improving the socio-economic conditions of underprivileged communities in Sindh province.
