HANDS was founded by Prof. A. G. Billoo (Sitara-e-Imtiaz) in 1979. HANDS has evolved in 45 years as one of the largest Non-Profit Organizations of the country. We have an integrated development approach and disaster management expertise.
Currently HANDS working with a network of 33 branches across the country is empowering a population of more than 31 million settled in 25,000 villages in 56 districts of Pakistan.
HANDS has made great strides in Community Development and Disaster Response in the past 42 years. It aspires to make even greater leaps going forward. HANDS has been a key partner in development of the country and is committed to continue serving Pakistan and the world in the decades to come.