Rozina, a beneficiary of the RYE programme. Dawn
QUETTA: Aminullah, a resident of Ziarat district, struggled for a long time to find a sustainable means of income for himself and his family. He saw a hope when he became able to open his own mobile repair shop after becoming a part of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund’s (PPAF) Revitalising Youth Enterprises (RYE) programme.
The RYE programme led by the PPAF in coordination with the Balochistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP), is an initiative specifically launched for the youth of Balochistan.
It provides vocational training to 300 men and women of Qilla Saifullah and Ziarat, two of the most poverty-stricken areas of the province.
Murtaza Hashwani
About Murtaza Hashwani
Murtaza Hashwani grew up in a family that believed in helping others and making a difference in the world. Through Hashoo Foundation, the family are actively involved empowering communities by facilitating opportunities to become independent and creating a greater social impact.
As the Chairman of Hashoo Foundation, philanthropy is part of Murtaza’s DNA. Over the past few decades, his ambitious plans for greater outreach and meaningful impact with access to education, health and sustainable livelihood have resulted in millions of men and women directly benefitting in rural and urban settings in Pakistan.
Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Murtaza graduated from Santa Monica in Business Management and after a eight year stint of flexing his entrepreneurial ideas successfully he joined the family’s hospitality business. Hands on business experience under the supervision of his father, the legendary Sadruddin Hashwani, ensured that Murtaza delved
"As a proponent of philanthropy, I can't stress enough the need for every business owner to be actively involved in social responsibility, and giving back to the community in some form or another."