Social Welfare

1. Medical

Providing medical assistance, including support for childbirth, access to medicines, surgical procedures, and eye operations, to the Saadat-e-Kiraam (Descendants of the Holy Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) is a noble and important aspect of social welfare by Fikr-e-Saadat foundation.

Access to Quality Healthcare: We ensuring that Saadat-e-Kiraam have access to quality healthcare facilities and medical professionals is essential. This includes general health services, specialist care, and emergency services.
Maternal Healthcare: We also help our needy Saadat sisters in delivery and post-delivery expenses.
Medicine Distribution: Providing medicines to those Saadat-e-Kiram in need, particularly for chronic or acute illnesses, is one of the important service of our organization.
Financial Support for Medical Procedures: Assistance should be available to cover the costs of necessary medical procedures, whether surgical or non-surgical, to ensure that individuals receive the care they require.
Eye Care: We have also supported patients with eye issues and have facilitated them for the operations.

In the future, we are planning to establish Community Health Clinics by which we can make healthcare more accessible to Saadat-e-Kiraam. These clinics can offer a wide range of medical services, including vaccinations, check-ups, and health education. Along with that collaborating with local hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals is also in planning to ensure that the Saadat-e-Kiraam receive the necessary medical attention and services. Moreover, Health awareness programs will also be organized to raise awareness about preventive healthcare measures, nutrition, and hygiene within the Saadat-e-Kiraam community.

It’s important to note that providing medical assistance to the Saadat-e-Kiraam is carried out with respect, compassion, and a commitment to upholding the dignity and well-being of those in need.

2. Education

The Fikr-e-Saadat Welfare Foundation’s commitment to supporting education for Saadat children contributes not only to their individual development but also to the overall well-being and progress of the Saadat community. Education is a powerful tool for empowerment and social mobility, and such initiatives are instrumental in breaking barriers and promoting a brighter future for these children.

FSWF also supports Saadat children for education and it plays a crucial role in ensuring that these children have access to quality education. Here are some key points related to its assistance in the field of education:

School Monthly Fee: Parents with low income feel it challenging to pay their children’s monthly school fees and we truly understand its importance in this era of high inflation rate. We try our best to help as many Saadat as we can to remove the primary barriers to acquiring education. This financial support ensures that these children can attend school regularly without the burden of tuition fees.
Uniforms: We also entertain the applications related to uniforms. Providing school uniforms removes the financial burden on families to purchase uniforms, which can be a barrier to education for some.
School Course Support: FSWF Supports the needy parents for the cost of the school course materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, and stationery and help them in enabling Saadat children to participate effectively in their education. It ensures they have the necessary tools to succeed academically.

In the future, we are planning to offer scholarships and grants besides covering monthly fees and course materials to outstanding or underprivileged Saadat students in order to encourage them to excel in their studies and pursue higher education.

3. Marriage

Supporting weddings in the Saadat community, including providing dowry items and arranging food for the wedding ceremony, is a significant aspect of social welfare. This assistance can help ensure that Saadat families can celebrate weddings without undue financial stress. Here are some of our current functions and future plans related to the Fikr-e-Saadat Welfare Foundation’s support for weddings:

Dowry Items: Fikr-e-Sadaat Foundation plays a vital role in facilitating the establishment of households for newlyweds by providing essential dowry items, including furniture, electrical appliances, clothes, and other articles customary in dowry traditions. This assistance is particularly significant in communities where dowry holds cultural importance.
Financial Assistance: Fikr-e-Sadaat Foundation extends financial support to alleviate the burden on the bride’s family, covering wedding expenses, dowry items, and ceremony costs. This financial assistance ensures that weddings can be conducted without undue financial strain on the families involved.
Counseling and Support: The foundation offers guidance and counseling to families engaged in wedding preparations. This support aims to manage expectations, foster understanding, and alleviate the stress associated with the financial aspects of wedding expenses.
Community Contributions: Fikr-e-Sadaat Foundation encourages community members to contribute to dowry and wedding expenses, fostering a sense of communal responsibility and support. This collaborative effort helps distribute the financial load and strengthens community bonds.
Food Arrangements: Ensuring guests are well-fed and can enjoy the celebration, the foundation oversees food arrangements for the wedding ceremony, whether through catering services or communal meals.
Wedding Planning: Fikr-e-Sadaat Foundation plans to support in various wedding planning logistics, including venue selection, decoration, and transportation, contributing to the seamless execution of the ceremony.
Post-Wedding Support: Fikr-e-Sadaat Foundation plans to continue its assistance by supporting newlyweds in setting up their new households, contributing to a smooth transition into married life.

Supporting the Saadat community for weddings through these multifaceted efforts, the Fikr-e-Sadaat Welfare Foundation not only provides financial assistance but also fosters social and cultural cohesion. This collective endeavor expresses solidarity and community support, ensuring that significant life events can be celebrated joyously without undue financial strain on the involved families. The foundation’s initiatives contribute significantly to the well-being and happiness of Saadat families during these pivotal life moments.

4. Employment

Assisting the Saadat-e-Kiraam community in finding employment and setting up income-generating ventures is a crucial part of social welfare, and the Fikr-e-Saadat Welfare Foundation’s support in this regard is highly valuable. Here are some of our supports and plans related to their assistance in facilitating employment opportunities and business setups:

Sewing Machine Distribution: Providing sewing machines to individuals within the Saadat-e-Kiraam community enables them to start their own tailoring or sewing businesses. This not only offers employment but also empowers individuals to become self-reliant entrepreneurs.
Puncture Shop Setup: Assisting in setting up a puncture repair shop or a similar small business can create job opportunities for individuals who have the necessary skills or are interested in learning a trade. Such businesses serve the local community and provide steady income.
Auto Rickshaw Support: Facilitating the purchase or lease of auto-rickshaws for individuals interested in becoming auto-rickshaw drivers can open up a source of income and livelihood for them.
Skills Training: In our planning skills training is a priority because offering training programs to Saadat-e-Kiraam individuals in various trades or skills, such as tailoring, auto repair, or other vocations, can equip them with the knowledge and expertise to secure employment or start their own businesses.
Financial Support: We plan to Provide financial support to help individuals invest in their chosen business ventures, whether it’s acquiring equipment, leasing a shop, or covering initial operational costs.
Business Development Guidance: We plan to offer guidance and mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurs within the Saadat-e-Kiraam community can help them successfully establish and grow their businesses.
Market Access: We plan to assist in finding markets and customers for products and services generated by Saadat-e-Kiraam entrepreneurs, ensuring their businesses are sustainable.
Financial Literacy and Management Training: We plan to educate individuals about financial management, budgeting, and saving can empower them to make informed financial decisions related to their businesses.
Access to Microfinance: We plan to facilitate access to microfinance loans or grants can help aspiring business owners secure the necessary capital to start or expand their ventures.
Monitoring and Evaluation: We plan to Implement a system to monitor the progress of businesses set up with the foundation’s support, ensuring the success and sustainability of these ventures.

By helping Saadat-e-Kiraam individuals with employment opportunities and business setups, the Fikr-e-Saadat Welfare Foundation contributes to economic empowerment and self-sufficiency within the Sadaat community. This support not only will improve the financial well-being of individuals and families but also foster entrepreneurship and economic growth within the Saadat-e-Kiraam community.

5. Financial Assistance

Providing financial assistance to cover monthly family expenses for 15 families within the Saadat community is a direct and impactful way to support their well-being. Here are some key points related to the Fikr-e-Saadat Welfare Foundation’s financial assistance program:

Basic Needs: We plan to structure financial assistance to cover essential expenses, including food, clothing, shelter, and utilities, ensuring that the basic needs of the families are met.
Customized Support: We plan to tailor financial assistance to the specific needs of each family is important. The foundation may assess the unique circumstances and expenses of each family to determine an appropriate level of support.
Budgeting and Financial Planning: We plan to offer guidance and financial literacy education to help families manage their finances effectively, budget, and save for future needs.
Regular Review: We plan to review the financial assistance periodically to ensure that it remains appropriate and sufficient for each family’s evolving circumstances.
Transportation and Commuting Costs: We plan to help Sadaat families cover transportation expenses, such as fuel, public transportation costs, or vehicle maintenance, which are essential for daily commuting.
Debt Management: We plan to assist Sadaat families in managing existing debts and working on strategies to become financially self-sufficient in the long term.
Social and Psychological Support: We plan to offer emotional and psychological support to Sadaat families in financial distress to address the non-material aspects of their well-being.
Empowerment and Independence: We plan to encourage Sadaat families to work towards financial independence by providing resources and tools to help them develop skills or find employment.

The Fikr-e-Saadat Welfare Foundation’s financial assistance program plays a critical role in improving the quality of life for the families it supports. This assistance not only alleviates financial burdens but also promotes dignity, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being within the Saadat community.

6. Grocery

Providing monthly grocery bags and organizing special ration drives during significant Islamic months like Ramzan and Rabi al-Awwal is a meaningful way for the Fikr-e-Saadat Welfare Foundation to support the Saadat community. Here are some key points related to these initiatives:

Monthly Grocery Bags: The foundation provides monthly ration to 190 Sadaat families and the monthly grocery bags include essential food items like rice, flour, lentils, cooking oil, sugar, spices, and other staples, ensuring that families have access to nutritious meals.
Variety and Nutrition: In the future, we are planning to provide a variety of food items to ensure a balanced diet. Fresh produce, such as fruits and vegetables, can also be included when possible.
Customized Support: Tailoring the contents of the grocery bags to meet the dietary and cultural preferences of the Saadat community is important. It allows families to receive items that are relevant to their specific needs.
Regular Distribution: We try our best to ensure consistent and timely distribution of grocery bags to families in need on a monthly basis.
Distribution Points: We have ensured setting up convenient distribution points within the community to make it easy for families to access the grocery bags.
Quantity Adjustments: The foundation also makes sure that adjustments in the quantity of groceries are made based on the family size and individual needs.

7. Ramzan Ration Drive

Special Ramzan Items: Providing items specifically used during the holy month of Ramzan, such as dates, fruit juices, and traditional sweets, to help families observe the fasts and enjoy the special religious significance of the month.
Iftar Support: Offering iftar meal kits to help families break their fasts with nutritious and culturally appropriate items.
Community Iftar Gatherings: We are planning to organize community iftar gatherings or distribute iftar meals at a larger scale to those Sadaat in need, fostering a sense of community and togetherness during Ramzan.

8. Rabi al-Awwal Ration Drive

Special Religious Significance: Acknowledging the religious importance of Rabi al-Awwal, the month in which the Prophet Muhammad’s صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم Milad (birthday) is celebrated. Providing special ration drives or meals to his descendants is a great act of happiness for the team of the Fikr-e-Sadaat Foundation.

9. Disaster/Emergency

Assisting Saadat flood victims, such as the 125 families in Sanghar, was a crucial humanitarian effort, and the support provided by the Fikr-e-Saadat Welfare Foundation in terms of groceries, tents, water, biscuits, and toffees for kids was greatly appreciated. Here are some key points related to their relief efforts:

Essential Food Supplies: Providing groceries, including items like rice, lentils, cooking oil, canned goods, and non-perishable food items, ensured that families affected by the flood had access to sustenance during the crisis.
Customized Assistance: Tailoring the food assistance to meet the dietary and cultural preferences of the Saadat community helped ensure that the relief was relevant to their specific needs.
Shelter and Safety: Providing tents offered affected families a temporary shelter, protecting them from the elements and ensuring their safety and well-being.
Clean Drinking Water: Supplying clean and safe drinking water was essential to prevent waterborne diseases and ensure the health of flood victims.
Comfort and Distraction: Providing biscuits and toffees to children offered comfort and distraction during difficult times, helping children cope with the stress of the situation.
Emotional Support: Offering psychological support and counseling to flood victims helped them cope with the trauma and stress associated with the disaster.
Community Resilience: Promoting community resilience and unity by organizing support groups and community activities helped people recover and rebuild their lives.

The Fikr-e-Saadat Welfare Foundation’s assistance to Saadat flood victims demonstrated their commitment to alleviating the suffering of the affected families. In times of crisis, such support is invaluable in providing immediate relief and helping communities recover and rebuild their lives.

10. Qurbani (Sacrifice)

Fikr-e-Sadaat organizes collective sacrifice specifically for Sadaat-e-kiram during every Eid al-Adha. Distributing Qurbani meat among 150 Saadat families in 2023 means that a significant number of families were able to participate in the tradition and enjoy the Eid celebrations. Here are some key points related to this distribution:

Equitable Distribution: Ensuring that the distribution of Qurbani meat is fair and equitable, with each family receiving a share that is appropriate to their needs and family size.
Nutritional Support: The meat from Qurbani serves as a valuable source of protein and nutrition, particularly for those who may have limited access to such dietary essentials.

The distribution of Qurbani meat among Saadat families during the year 2023 not only aligns with religious and cultural practices but also serves as a means of support and community bonding. It reflects the charitable and giving spirit of the community, especially during the joyous occasion of Eid.

11. Help for the Funeral Ceremony

Assisting with funeral ceremonies is a compassionate and essential aspect of social welfare, especially in the Saadat community. Funerals are significant events, and support during this time can provide comfort and relief to grieving families. Here are some key points related to the Fikr-e-Saadat Welfare Foundation’s assistance and plans for funeral ceremonies:

Financial Support: We believe that providing financial assistance to cover funeral expenses, including burial expenses, graveyard charges, and related services, alleviates the financial burden on the deceased’s family.
Transportation: The foundation provides help with transportation services for attendants to the cemetery.
Cemetery Arrangements: The foundation provides assistance in the selection of an appropriate cemetery and arranging for a dignified burial.
Grief Counseling: We try to provide grief counseling and emotional support to the family and close relatives to help them cope with their loss.

Post-Funeral Support: We plan to offer support to the bereaved family after the funeral, such as providing meals, etc.