About Us

Who We Are

Sarwar Foundation is a charity working to save and transform lives in Pakistan. It was founded in 2000 by Muhammad Sarwar, with one simple aim: to give people in need the care, education and opportunity they deserve.

Pakistan's health system is lacking in the provision of basic medical facilities. That is why we run two state-of-the-art hospitals and regular medical camps, alongside schools, clean water projects, HunarGah skills centers, food support, interest-free loans and emergency relief.

Every program is free for the people we serve and is made possible by the generosity of our donors in Pakistan, the UK and around the world.

Our Purpose

Vision, Mission & Core Values

What we believe in, what we work towards every day, and the values that guide how we serve people in need.

Our Vision

A Pakistan where no one is left behind

A Pakistan where every family can see a doctor, send their children to school, drink clean water and build a dignified future with their own hands.

Our Mission

Care, education and opportunity for every family

To save and transform lives by providing free healthcare, quality education, clean drinking water, skills training, food support and emergency relief to people in need across Pakistan.

Our Core Values

Compassion

We serve every person with kindness, care and respect, especially those who have nowhere else to turn.

Integrity & Transparency

We use every donation honestly and openly, and we are clear with our supporters about where it goes.

Dignity

Our care and support are free, and we deliver them in a way that protects the dignity of every family.

Equality

We help people in need regardless of their religion, gender, background or where they live.

Accountability

We measure our results, share them openly and learn from every project to do better.

Self-Reliance

We build lasting change through education, skills and livelihoods, not short-term help alone.

Our Journey

From one hospital in Rajana to programs that reach millions of people, here are some of the milestones along the way.

2000

Sarwar Foundation is founded

Muhammad Sarwar sets up the Foundation to bring healthcare, education and opportunity to people in need.

2004

First free hospital in Rajana

Sarwar Foundation Hospital Rajana opens in Toba Tek Singh, offering free treatment to everyone who needs it.

2005

Earthquake relief

Our teams deliver food, medical care and shelter to families hit by the 2005 earthquake.

2009

Second hospital in Chichawatni

Sarwar Foundation Hospital Chichawatni opens in Sahiwal, bringing free care to thousands more families.

2010

Flood relief and 1,000 new homes

After the 2010 floods we deliver aid and build 1,000 homes for families who lost everything.

2011

Sarwar Foundation Public School

Our school opens in Pir Mahal, giving children quality education with scholarships and subsidised fees.

2015

HunarGah is launched

Perveen Sarwar founds HunarGah to teach women skills to earn a living. It has now grown to 70 centers.

2019

Kashmir earthquake relief

We respond to the 2019 Kashmir earthquake with emergency aid for affected families.

2020

COVID-19 response

Food parcels, hygiene kits and protective equipment reach vulnerable families, prisons and frontline workers.

2023

Turkiye and Syria earthquakes

Emergency and medical aid, and 80 homes for families displaced by the earthquake in Turkiye.

2024

Gaza appeal

Supporters raise funds for medicines, medical supplies and food for families in Gaza.

Our Leadership

Meet Our Leadership

The founders whose vision and commitment have guided Sarwar Foundation since 2000.

Founder & Chair

Mohammad Sarwar

Born in Pir Mahal, Punjab, Mohammad Sarwar founded Sarwar Foundation in 2000 to bring free healthcare, education, clean water and opportunity to the communities that need them most. He made history as the first Muslim Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom, representing Glasgow from 1997 to 2010, and later served twice as Governor of Punjab. As Chair, he leads the Foundation's vision of lasting, dignified change across Pakistan.

Founded Sarwar Foundation in 2000
First Muslim MP in the United Kingdom (1997 to 2010)
Served twice as Governor of Punjab
Built two free hospitals in Rajana and Chichawatni

Co-Chair · Founder of HunarGah

Perveen Sarwar

Perveen Sarwar founded HunarGah in 2015 to give women practical skills, confidence and a way to earn a living with dignity. The program now runs 70 centers across Pakistan, including centers inside women's prisons, and has changed more than 35,000 lives. As Co-Chair, she champions women's empowerment and self-reliance in every community the Foundation serves.