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Pakistan

Acted has been present in Pakistan since 2005, providing critical humanitarian assistance while paving the way to sustainable development in the face of climate change. With a strong presence across the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Balochistan provinces, Acted’s programmes have ranged from emergency responses, recovery and rehabilitation initiatives to longer-term development objectives, through interventions supporting Sustainable Livelihoods, holistic Education, Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery, as well as Urban Resilience. Acted's added value lies in its innovative approaches and deep expertise of the country's multi-faceted challenges.

Pakistan is facing severe and multifaceted challenges, with food insecurity affecting 37% of the population (including 10 million in IPC 3 and 4) and inflation rate reaching up to 27.4% (World Population Review, 2024). Beyond the socio-economic structural barriers encountered by the country further exacerbated by the rippling effects of the Afghan refugee crisis, Pakistan ranks 8th on the Global Climate Risk Index, highlighting its high extreme vulnerability to both seasonal and large-scale natural disasters. The 2022 floods submerged one-third of country, affecting 33 million people and displacing up to 7.9 million individuals.

In rural and urban settings along the Indus River Basin, Acted is providing critical humanitarian relief and enhancing DRR efforts, while fostering climate action and sustainable development through programs in Education, WASH, Shelter, Agriculture, Food Security and Livelihoods. Acted’s approach is aligned with its 3ZERO strategy, focused on building long-term resilience and supporting sustainable development in Pakistan’s most vulnerable communities.

Acted in Pakistan

221

staff

projects

1,246,539

people supported

Children performing during a Disaster Risk Reduction-themed day at the Government Higher Secondary School in the Kashmore district

Participants of a work skills training course gain practical experience in motorcycle maintenance

In the Seerani Center in Seeranci City, local men take part in a vocational training course to learn about mobile phone repair.

With over 216 projects implemented since 2005 which benefited over 20 million people across all provinces, Acted has established itself as a key humanitarian and development actor in Pakistan, responding to emergencies and addressing long-term development needs. In line with its 3Zero Vision, Acted is providing critical relief to communities affected by natural disasters, such as flooding, earthquakes and drought across the country.

Following the devastating 2022 floods, Acted responded swiftly in multiple disaster-hit areas of Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, providing life-saving support to 160,000 households including 50,000 children through multi-sector interventions while paving the way to longer-term resilience and recovery of these disaster-hit areas. To achieve such a reach, Acted has been collaborating with a diverse range of donors and partners, including international agencies, local civil society organizations, and government bodies.

Acted’s work focuses on fostering resilience, promoting inclusive growth, and enhancing climate adaptation to mitigate future risks. This integrated approach reflects Acted’s commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment, ensuring impactful, locally driven solutions that align with global goals.

In Pakistan, Acted advances the 3ZERO strategy through innovative flagship programs and capacity-building initiatives. Through its Grassroots Organizational Capacity Assessment (GOCA) initiative, Acted has supported 18 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across the country to strengthen governance, enhance sustainability, and build institutional capacities. This initiative ensures that local actors are empowered to lead in their communities with robust policies and better management practices. Additionally, Acted’s projects integrate climate resilience and environmental sustainability, addressing immediate needs while promoting long-term ecological and social impacts. To strengthen these efforts, Acted Pakistan is set to launch the 3ZERO House, which is a physical collaborative space that aims to facilitate and accelerate local partnerships, innovations, and solutions dedicated to the realization of a 3ZERO world, characterized by Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty.