In 2020, as Pakistan confronted the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, Mr. Hussain Dawood — Chairman of Engro Corporation and Dawood Hercules Corporation — together with his family and Group companies, pledged PKR 1 billion to strengthen the nation's response and resilience.
Expanding access to COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, and isolation facilities to curb the spread of the virus.
Supplying frontline workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) to safeguard those who risked their lives for others.
Supporting hospitals with equipment, medicines, sanitation, and respiratory care to ease the burden on overstretched facilities.
Supporting daily wage earners and vulnerable households with food, assets, and livelihood opportunities during the lockdown.
Disease Prevention & Diagnostics: PKR 95 million granted to Indus Hospital; PKR 60 million to Shaukat Khanum; PKR 50 million to Sindh Government.
Protecting Healthcare Workers: 812,500+ PPE units distributed; PKR 100 million worth of PPE donated.
Patient Care & Facilities: 3 HDUs and 1 isolation center; 16-bed ICU-HDU at Nishtar Medical University; Telemedicine services launched.
Community Relief: Ration bags to 1,500+ families; emergency relief for minorities; disinfection drives; safety awareness campaigns nationwide.
Continued COVID-19 relief efforts totaling over PKR 500 million.
PKR 70 million donation to PPAF under Ehsaas Amdan Program supported 2,500+ farmers, 77 micro-enterprises, and 85 women beneficiaries.
Combined health and livelihood interventions ensured holistic recovery for communities.
Patient Care Investments: PKR 526 million to JPMC and PKR 518 million to AKUH.
Ehsaas Amdan – Dairy Development: Cattle, feed packages, and livestock training for 85 ultra-poor households to establish sustainable micro-dairies.
Strengthening of healthcare infrastructure and sustainable livelihood programs for long-term community resilience.
For over a century, the Dawood Group stood at the forefront of nation-building, aligning its philanthropic and business mission with Pakistan's evolving needs.
The Dawood family formed The Dawood Foundation (TDF) in 1960 with a vision to empower individuals through learning and education. TDF continues to make landmark contributions in Pakistan including:
Engro Foundation was born from the passionate belief that only with a purpose beyond profit do all commercial endeavors find meaning. For over fifteen years, the foundation has supported and empowered innovation and supported partners in line with Engro’s core commitment to creating a lasting difference in the communities we engage in by perpetuating self-sustaining transformational initiatives:
"To build a healthier, more resilient, and more equitable Pakistan"
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