Who We Are?
Fast Rural Development Program (FRDP) is a not for profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) in Pakistan, working directly with communities, state authorities, aid organizations and civil society to uplift the lives of underprivileged people in rural and semi urban areas of Pakistan, since the year 2007. Registered under the Societies Act XXI of 1860 in Sindh, Pakistan, FRDP envisions ‘Resilient and inclusive communities in Pakistan, having dignified access to adequate food, nutrition, clean water, sanitation, hygiene services and decent employment’. Through its holistic approach, FRDP ensures that communities are resilient and capable of shaping their future, contributing to the overall humanitarian aid efforts in Pakistan.
Vision
Resilient and Inclusive Pakistan where marginalized communities have access to resources and opportunities for sustainable economic, social and environmental development.
Mission
Become a resource organization to improve quality of life of empower socially and climatically vulnerable communities, in semi-urban and rural areas of Pakistan, through integrated development programs in WASH, food security, nutrition, health, education, income generation, and disaster risk reduction.
Geographic Focus Provinces / Districts
Objectives
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Improve access of vulnerable and climate affected people to resilient WASH facilities in rural, semi urban and slum areas to improve their health status. -
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Improve the food security and nutritional status of pregnant, lactating women and children in rural and urban slum areas through data-backed decision making, community- driven, sustainable and climate smart initiatives that address both short-term and long- term needs -
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Making communities resilient to climate change effects and enable them to better cope with natural and manmade disasters. -
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Promote quality education with the latest handy tools and ICT in public and private schools, with a focus on serving the poorest communities and developing all- encompassing character-building and morality. -
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Strengthen the livelihoods of communities to reduce poverty and increase socio- economic self-sufficiency. -
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Promote human rights, particularly for children, women, laborers, people with disabilities, and indigenous communities, to empower them socially, politically, and economically. -
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Mainstreaming slum communities into local-level planning and development initiatives in urban cities of Pakistan collaboratively, to improve their quality of life and access to social services. -
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To strengthen FRDP’s institutional capacity as a leading technical institution in Sindh, specializing in urban and rural Food and Nutrition Security (FNS), Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs, policy alignment, and capacity-building through targeted training.
Core Values
Fairness
We treat all our beneficiaries, stakeholders, and partners equally, without discrimination, and with respect.
Integrity
We follow a strict moral code that reflects honesty, transparency, and consistency in our thoughts, words, and actions.
Wisdom
We believe in our communities’ local wisdom, learn from them, and respect their recommendations.
Innovation
We promote innovation by utilizing information, imagination, and initiative to create new ideas and services that add value to our resources and processes.
Efficiency
We prioritize the lasting beliefs shared by our communities, members, cultures, and individuals, serving as broad guidelines in all situations.
Competency
At FRDP, we recognize and reward specific competencies as the foundation for compensation and performance engagement programs to achieve continued success.
Excellence
We continuously strive to be the frontrunner in activities and service delivery with integrity, reliability, and safety, meeting all obligations and pursuing continuous learning and improvement.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, achieving our goals and outcomes, and holding ourselves to the highest transparency and public disclosure standards. We welcome independent review against international best practices and are ready to explain our decisions to affected parties.
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Our Team – Leadership for Community Development in Pakistan
Discover the passionate individuals behind FRDP’s impact. Our experienced team is committed to empowering rural communities across Pakistan through education, health, disaster relief, and sustainable development programs. As one of the leading nonprofit organizations in Pakistan, we work together to deliver real change.
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