Health & Rehabilitation Projects
Al-Asar Medical Health Complex
Established in 1995, expanded to include OPD, operation theater, clinical lab, vaccination, and maternal & child health services.
Al-Asar Rehabilitation Centre (2000–Present)
Physical and speech therapy, special education, and rehabilitation services for differently-abled persons.
Mobile Health Services
Mobile van for patients’ transfer, medical camps, and outreach during floods and emergencies.
Mother & Child Health Initiative (USAID – PAIMAIN Project) –
Strengthening vaccination and safe delivery systems across D.G. Khan.
Model Village Dispensary (Govt. of Punjab)
4-bed medical unit in Jakar Imam Shah to serve rural families.
Women Empowerment & Gender Equality
The Women Empowerment & Gender Equality initiatives by Al-Asar Development Organization focus on improving the lives of women and promoting equal opportunities in society. The organization has established a Day Care Center with the support of the District Women Department to assist working women by providing safe childcare facilities. It also runs awareness and advocacy programs on women’s rights in collaboration with Aurat Foundation and HomeNet, empowering women through training and education. Through the Skills for Persons with Special Needs program supported by PSDF, Al-Asar provides livelihood training to differently-abled individuals, helping them become self-reliant. Additionally, Al-Asar organizes campaigns against gender-based violence in partnership with ROZAN, WPF, and Movies That Matter, including film festivals, rallies, and youth workshops to promote awareness, tolerance, and equality.
Education Projects
Community Model School (DG Khan) – Free formal education for vulnerable children.
Non-Formal Basic Schools (Govt. Literacy Department) – 89 schools opened for out-of-school children (1998–2010).
School Management Committee Trainings (CIDA) – Training manuals developed for school governance and participation
Model Village Schools (Japan Embassy, Punjab Govt.) – Established schools in Basti Laywala and Jakar Imam Shah after 2010 floods.
Livelihood & Capacity Building
Vocational Training Programs
Skills training in tailoring, handicrafts, cooking and computer literacy.
Youth Empowerment Groups (VNG)
Established 50 youth groups trained on social and civic issues.
Livelihood Enhancement & Protection Project (NRSP)
Economic uplift for rural families through micro-projects and skills
Emergency Response Projects
Shelter Support (UNHCR, Green Iceland Trust)
Temporary housing for disaster victims.
WASH Cluster Project (UNICEF)
Clean water and sanitation in health facilities.
Flood Relief & Medical Camps (USAID, Concern Worldwide)
Free healthcare and hygiene awareness in flood-affected areas.