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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I help the Azad Foundation/what is the impact of my support?

We believe that street children are one of the most vulnerable populations of the world and they deserve your attention more than any child protection issue. You can track all the processes from outreach to reintegration of every child. For more information, please check our website life changing stories link.

How do you coordinate your work with other stakeholders, to avoid duplication of services?

AF develops all programmatic strategic plans with the consultation of all relevant stakeholders including children, government bodies (local, Provincial, and federal), and civil society organizations. AF implements all programmes through govt. child protection and welfare systems.

How do I make a donation to the organization?

If you want to make a contribution to the Azad Foundation via our website, please visit our International Donation Gateway. Donations via the website can only be made using a credit card (Visa or Master Card) or direct online funds transfer to the account.

How much of my donation will go toward programs?

We expend 85% of the total budget on program costs. Expand 15% indirect project cost and admiration cost. More information about our finances and the use of funds is available through email at wajahat@azadfoundation.org.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, donations to AZAD Foundation are 100% tax deductible. Our tax exemption number is 2940/2011-12; if you require more information regarding this please email us.

Can we Pay by PayPal?

Paying by PayPal is an option from Azad Foundation’s website. PayPal protects your financial information with industry-leading security and fraud prevention systems. When you use PayPal, your financial information is not shared with the merchant. Once your payment is completed, you will be emailed a receipt for this transaction.

Where do I mail my donation to the Azad Foundation?

Checks/money orders should be mailed to: Azad Foundation E135/2D Block 7 Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi-75300. Make checks payable to the Azad Foundation. Please write the reason for the donation in the memo field.

How do I make a wire transfer to the Azad Foundation?

Please contact Syed Wajahat Ali at wajahat@azadfoundation.org

I have an issue with the Web donation I made.

Web donations will show up on our database approximately 24 hours after the transaction is completed, but donors will receive an immediate confirmation of their donation.

Can I donate if I live in another country?

Yes, we accept donations from worldwide. USA Donors can also contact their Azad Foundation worldwide office in the USA by visiting the AF Worldwide website at www.azadfoundation.us foreign donors giving in their local currency (i.e. via PayPal through credit card) will receive a mailed acknowledgment from Azad Foundation. These contributions are tax-deductible in the Pakistan and USA.

Can I help collect funds for the Azad Foundation?

For fundraising tools, please visit our Become a Fundraiser page.

How can I volunteer in Pakistan?

Volunteers for Azad Foundation can support our advocacy, fundraising, and programme-related fields for the organization from all over Pakistan. To learn more please visit our “Become a Volunteer” page and register as per organizational guidelines.

How do I apply for employment at the Azad Foundation?

We are delighted that you are interested in helping children and families in need through the Azad Foundation. At this time, volunteers and job applicants alike must submit a resume through the careers section of our website. Please visit our website at www.azadfoundation.org

What is the Recruitment policy for local staff?

Our organization’s main objective is to rehabilitate and reintegration the street children into their society and their culture. We believe that this can be achieved best by using local staff. Our policy is therefore to employ local staff for all functions and on all levels.

Where can I find job opportunities at AZAD?

The AF career section publishes a list of current vacancies and types of RFPs for contractors. If an organization publishes new vacancies, apply for a listed position through online portals.

I am looking for information about internships. Where do I look?

Information on internships is available on the career page in the Internship Opportunities section.

I am doing research on street children, where should I start looking for information?

For research on particular street children-related subjects in Pakistan, visit the Street Children Resource Centre section at www.azadfoundation.org Specific country information can also be accessed via Consortium for Street Children UK at www.streetchildren.org both links have many research and resources and database

How can I request information from Azad?

AF makes information available in accordance with its disclosure and intellectual property policy. Please email us at info@azadfoundation.org.

Can the Azad Foundation be linked to any other website?

Potentially, any external website may add a hyperlink to the Azad Foundation without asking for its permission. However, this use must not violate AF’s disclosure and intellectual property rights policy, in particular relating to its name, emblem, and copyright unless there is a clear association with AF’s vision and/or mission.
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