About SSF !
SAFCO Support Foundation (“SSF”) is a Not for Profit Company registered under section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984, established in May 2009. SSF originates from Sindh Agricultural and Forestry Workers Coordinating Organization (SAFWCO) which is a non-government and not for profit organization established in 1986 and registered in 1993 under the Societies Act XXI of 1860.
Registration Number
0069580
License Number
SC/NBFC-SSF/136/2016/02
NTN Number
3997317-4
Vision
Safco Support Foundation envisions a society where everyone flourishes, grows, and prospers together
Mission
Empowering individuals and communities through socio economic approaches for sustainable growth and brighter future
Key strategic Objectives:
- Establish community organizations through projects and strengthen networks to support community-driven sustainable development.
- Capacity building, skill Development, and creating linkage to capital markets for enterprise Development and sustainable livelihoods
- Develop innovative social and business enterprises for sustainable economic opportunities.
- To establish strategic partnerships with governments and stakeholders to drive sustainable development and SDG achievement.
- Harmonize and leverage the strengths of sister organizations/companies for collective impact and sustainable growth
TheApproach
The SSF’s approach is deeply rooted in the belief that true development can only be achieved by putting communities at the forefront. We adopt a community-driven, participatory with women centric approach, where local voices are amplified, and their needs are addressed.
This approach ensures that our interventions are context-specific, culturally sensitive, and responsive to the unique challenges faced by each community. By empowering local communities focusing women. SSF creates a sense of ownership and accountability for sustainable development in collaboration to leverage resources, expertise and impact.
Activities
Establish community organizations through projects and strengthen networks to support community-driven sustainable development.
- Form/restructure community organizations/institutions in targeted areas.
- Strengthen governance and management structures of Cos/Cis
- Establishing Community cluster networks by federating the Community Organizations into CCNs
- Develop operational policies and procedures for CCNs
- Create linkages of CIs, CCNs for socio economic uplifting
Capacity building, skill Development, and creating linkage to capital markets for enterprise Development and sustainable livelihoods
- Provide vocational/skills trainings
- Enhance entrepreneurship skills
- Develop industry specific skills Training programs
Develop innovative social and business enterprises for sustainable economic opportunities.
- Develop and establish business incubation programs to support individuals and groups
- Facilitate individuals and groups to access finance:
- Develop and implement innovative business models that address social and environmental challenges.
To establish strategic partnerships with governments and stakeholders to drive sustainable development and SDG achievement
- Strengthen and enhance the scope of partnership on Government-led initiatives
- Partnership on social responsibility initiatives that support SDG achievement
Harmonize and leverage the strengths of SAFCO group of organizations/companies for collective impact and sustainable growth
- Collaborate for join management committee to provide strategic directions and guidance
- Leverage Resources and Experiences
Thematic Areas:
- Community and Institutional Development
- Skill Development
- 3. Livelihood and Enterprise Development
- Women Empowerment
- Climate resilient infrastructures
- Water Sanitation and Hygiene
- Youth Empowerment
- Alternate Energy Source
- Literacy and Education
- Climate change Resilience
