- Interest-Free Microfinance
Offers small, collateral-free loans to poor families to start or expand businesses.
Borrowers are encouraged to repay in manageable installments.
- Akhuwat Clothes Bank
Collects gently used clothes and redistributes them to people in need with dignity.
- Akhuwat Health Services
Provides low-cost or free healthcare in underserved areas.
- Akhuwat Education Services
Runs schools and colleges, including Akhuwat College University, to provide quality education to underprivileged youth.
- Akhuwat Transgender Support Program
Offers financial and social support to members of the transgender community.
Achievements:
Disbursed over PKR 160 billion (~$900+ million) in loans
Benefited 5+ million families
Operates in all districts of Pakistan
Recognized globally for its replication of Islamic microfinance as a tool for social uplift
Would you like to know:
How to apply for a loan?
How it compares to other microfinance institutions?
Or details about a specific program (education, health, etc.)?
Major Initiatives:
- Interest-Free Microfinance
Offers small, collateral-free loans to poor families to start or expand businesses.
Borrowers are encouraged to repay in manageable installments.
- Akhuwat Clothes Bank
Collects gently used clothes and redistributes them to people in need with dignity.
- Akhuwat Health Services
Provides low-cost or free healthcare in underserved areas.
- Akhuwat Education Services
Runs schools and colleges, including Akhuwat College University, to provide quality education to underprivileged youth.
- Akhuwat Transgender Support Program
Offers financial and social support to members of the transgender community.
Achievements:
Disbursed over PKR 160 billion (~$900+ million) in loans
Benefited 5+ million families
Operates in all districts of Pakistan
Recognized globally for its replication of Islamic microfinance as a tool for social uplift
Would you like to know:
How to apply for a loan?
How it compares to other microfinance institutions?
Or details about a specific program (education, health, etc.)?
The Akhuwat Foundation (اخوت فاؤنڈیشن) is a leading nonprofit based in Lahore, Pakistan, offering 100% interest‑free microfinance to marginalized individuals and families. Founded in 2001 by Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib, its mission is to alleviate poverty through dignity, community solidarity, and economic inclusion .
🌟 Key Highlights
- Akhuwat Islamic Microfinance (AIM)
Provides Qarz-e-Hasna (benevolent, collateral‑free loans) across Pakistan.
Loan amounts range typically from PKR 10,000 to PKR 650,000, depending on the scheme .
Over 4–6 million loans disbursed, totaling more than **PKR