About

Convoy of Hope Foundation is an independent, voluntary, and non­political charitable organization which has been dedicated to the uplifting of poor localities around Lahore since 2012.

The aim of Convoy of Hope Foundation is to alleviate poverty through the provision of practical assistance to those who are most in need in the areas of Hunger Relief, Education and Public Assistance. We work towards materializing our motto, “Where there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” COH is designed to provide a diverse set of solutions for the prosperity of society as a whole.

Our COH team consists of individuals from diverse backgrounds with notable academic and professional experience with innovative ideas and sincere concern for the underprivileged.

Board of Directors

Chairman:
Irfan Perviz

Vice Chairman:
Pervaiz Iqbal

General Secretary:
Mrs Carol Irfan

Joint Secretary Canada:
Maria Pervaiz (+1 647 609 6977)

Finance Secretary Manchester, U.K.:
Benish Pervaiz (+44 7438 576806)

Office Manager:
Cyril Thomas

Office Secretary:
Zeenat Saleem

Mission & Objectives

VISION

“To act as a bridge between the rich and the poor”

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of COH is to be of assistance to as many underprivileged individuals and families with our programs, resources and expertise while engaging the elite communities, our members and supporters as well as our youth, in taking lead roles within the organization.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES:

EDUCATION

1. To strengthen our education system and increase the amount of students yearly
2. To provide affordable education for women & children
3. To provide the highest quality education within our means
4. To ensure that higher grade students are placed in main stream educational institutions through scholarships
5. To provide skill training such as sewing, embroidery and ribbon work to women so they can bring an extra income in the household

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

1. To provide public assistance to individuals and families
2. To provide microfinance in the form of interest-free loans ranging from PKR 5,000/- to PKR 50,000 for as long as the program is in place
3. To focus mainly on individuals operating small businesses, who need debt reconsolidation and/or medical treatments
4. To encourage the community to INVEST in this scheme
5. To provide affordable medical care
6. To register all of our CPF Charity School students for a monthly check up by visiting doctors
7. To refer all patients to specialists (friends of CPF) whence we can no longer assist them
8. To provide affordable clothing and household items in low income areas
9. To sell donated items at a dismal fraction of their actual worth
10. To establish recycling stations in different points of Lahore
11. By involving the youth in their educational institutions to recycle paper and plastic
12. To install electricity/gas connections in households of families who otherwise could not afford it
13. To repair fallen/leaky roofs (especially in the winter)
14. To offer financial assistance to medical patients suffering from TB, renal diseases, severe burns, etc
15. To provide assistance to families who are obliged to provide their daughters with a dowry at the time of their marriage
16. To provide employment to as many underprivileged individuals through our projects

HUNGER RELIEF

1. To relieve suffering caused by hunger
2. Provide monthly ration packages to widows and elderlies
3. To serve subsidized meals at the rate of PKR 10/- to 1,000 low-income earners daily