Distributing humanitarian aid
Registered Social Welfare Society · Lahore

Anwari Khanam Welfare Society

Supporting Pakistan's underprivileged through nutritional aid, pro bono legal services, and behavioural rehabilitation.

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Core service pillars
AKWS community work
SinceDay one, dignity first
About AKWS

Dignified support that meets real human needs

Anwari Khanam Welfare Society (AKWS) is dedicated to poverty alleviation and community development in Pakistan. We believe in dignified support through comprehensive services that address immediate needs while building long-term resilience.

Our Vision

A Pakistan where every individual has access to basic nutrition, legal justice, and mental health support regardless of their economic status — ensuring dignity, protection, and wellbeing for every citizen.

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A few things we're great at

Real needs. Real impact.

Providing life-changing services through nutrition support, legal advocacy, and mental health care — focused on real needs and real impact.

Nutritional Support

Nutrition & Food Security

Regular food distribution drives and community kitchens providing nutritious meals to families facing food insecurity. Our Dastarkhwan initiative serves hot meals while ration drives provide monthly food packages.

  • Daily community meals
  • Monthly ration packages
  • Emergency food assistance
  • Nutritional counseling
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Pro Bono Legal Aid

Legal Protection & Rights

Free legal consultation and representation for underprivileged individuals who cannot afford legal services. Our team of volunteer lawyers handles civil, family, and property disputes.

  • Free legal consultation
  • Court representation
  • Document preparation
  • Legal awareness workshops
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Mental Health & Counseling

Behavioural & Psychosocial Wellbeing

Supplementary mental health support and counseling services for individuals dealing with trauma, addiction, or behavioral challenges. Building emotional resilience in our communities.

  • Individual counseling
  • Group therapy sessions
  • Family support programs
  • Rehabilitation guidance
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Community hands together
Foundational Origins

Free Medical Dispensaries

The genesis of AKWS rests in a foundational conviction that healthcare access and social justice are inseparable imperatives. In its earliest operational phase, the Society established and operated free medical dispensaries at permanent sites in Johar Town and Shahdrah — providing physical examinations, consultations, and essential medicines to residents who lacked access to formal healthcare systems. These dispensaries served as the institutional proof-of-concept for AKWS's broader social welfare vision and established the Society's credibility within Lahore's underserved communities.

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Our Team

A dedicated group making a difference

We combine knowledge and empathy to support those who need it most.

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M Shahid Baig

President
Advocate, Supreme Court of Pakistan

Chairs the Board; ultimate institutional authority; supervises legal aid programme and external representation.

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Maha Ali

Community Rehabilitation Associate
BS in Clinical Psychology

Supports field service delivery in the AKWS Behavioural Health & Rehabilitation Department; reports to the Rehabilitation Officer.

Together, we can restore dignity

Every meal served, case represented, and life rebuilt begins with your support.

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