The Bacha Khan Trust is a non-profit organization based in Pakistan that is dedicated to promoting the legacy and teachings of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Bacha Khan.[1]
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Promotion of peace, nonviolence, and social justice |
| Headquarters | Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
Parent organization | Awami National Party |
| Website | bachakhantrust.org |
The Bacha Khan Trust aims to continue its mission of promoting peace, nonviolence, and social justice.[2][3][4]
The organization operates several schools and colleges in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan as well as in Afghanistan.[5][6] It also provides vocational training to women and supports community development projects, such as constructing roads and water supply systems.[7][8]
The Bacha Khan Trust has been recognized for its work by several international organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme, which awarded it the "N-Peace Award" in 2015 for its efforts to promote peace and gender equality in Pakistan.
Chairperson edit
References edit
- ^ Newspaper, the (January 29, 2011). "Performance of Bacha Khan Trust reviewed". DAWN.COM.
- ^ "Foundation stone of Bacha Khan Trust Complex laid in Charsadda". 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Bacha Khan Trust Education Foundation Landi Kotal, Khyber Ageny. - Educational Portal of Pakistan".
- ^ "ANP's President lays foundation stone of Bacha Khan Trust Complex".
- ^ Correspondent, A. (April 11, 2017). "Bacha Khan Trust to build school, college". DAWN.COM.
- ^ "Bacha Khan Trust to open schools in Afghanistan: Aimal". 21 January 2021.
- ^ "BKTEF Organizational Profile | BKTEF".
- ^ "Baacha Khan Trust Educational Foundation (BKTEF)".
- ^ Report, Bureau (May 19, 2005). "Nasim Wali quits Bacha Khan Trust". DAWN.COM.
- ^ Correspondent, A. (January 24, 2023). "Aimal Wali opens work on Bacha Khan Trust Complex in Charsadda". DAWN.COM.
External links edit
- baachakhantrust
.org - official website