Profile
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
- To strengthen our education system and increase the amount of students yearly
- To provide affordable education for women & children
- To provide the highest quality education within our means
- To ensure that higher grade students are placed in main stream educational institutions through scholarships
- 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
- To provide public assistance to individuals and families
- 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
- To focus mainly on individuals operating small businesses, who need debt reconsolidation and/or medical treatments
- To encourage the community to INVEST in this scheme
- To provide affordable medical care
- To register all of our CPF Charity School students for a monthly check up by visiting doctors
- To refer all patients to specialists (friends of CPF) whence we can no longer assist them
- To provide affordable clothing and household items in low income areas
- To sell donated items at a dismal fraction of their actual worth
- To establish recycling stations in different points of Lahore
- By involving the youth in their educational institutions to recycle paper and plastic
- To install electricity/gas connections in households of families who otherwise could not afford it
- To repair fallen/leaky roofs (especially in the winter)
- To offer financial assistance to medical patients suffering from TB, renal diseases, severe burns, etc
- To provide assistance to families who are obliged to provide their daughters with a dowry at the time of their marriage
- To provide employment to as many underprivileged individuals through our projects
HUNGER RELIEF
- To relieve suffering caused by hunger
- Provide monthly ration packages to widows and elderlies
- To serve subsidized meals at the rate of PKR 10/- to 1,000 low-income earners daily
FUN FACTS
We create events aiming to spear the voice for children and gather for support. Please update
with our events and confirm your presence.
OUR Volunteers
We create events aiming to spear the voice for children and gather for support. Please update
with our events and confirm your presence.