Over the past several decades, programs have focused on strengthening community well-being by linking humanitarian assistance with sustainable development approaches.

The Food Security and Livelihood portfolio prioritizes household resilience, improved food access, and sustainable income generation for vulnerable populations. Integrated programming across nutrition, livelihoods, and social protection supports communities in both humanitarian and development contexts.

Geographic Focus

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Interventions have been implemented in food-insecure and disaster-prone regions, with a strong focus on areas affected by recurrent climate shocks and limited livelihood opportunities.

Nutrition-linked Food Security Integrated responses addressing food access and malnutrition.
Livelihood Support Skills development and income-generating activities for vulnerable households.
Climate Resilience Support to communities affected by floods, droughts, and environmental shocks.
Social Protection Targeted assistance for food-insecure and marginalized populations.
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Scale & Value of Food Security Program

Shifa Foundation has implemented multiple Food Security and Livelihood projects between 2023 and 2025, with a cumulative portfolio value of PKR 79.73 million. The scale of this portfolio reflects Shifa Foundation’s capacity to manage diverse donor-funded initiatives and deliver integrated, field-driven solutions that support food security, livelihood recovery, and community resilience across humanitarian and development contexts.

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Impact & Achievements

Shifa Foundation’s Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) interventions have strengthened household resilience, improved dietary diversity, and supported economic stability among vulnerable communities. Through integrated programming that links food assistance, livelihoods, and social protection, Shifa Foundation continues to mitigate the impacts of climate shocks, disasters, and economic vulnerability while promoting sustainable recovery and self-reliance.

Food Security and Livelihood impact and achievements overview

SDGs We Focus On

Sustainable Development Goals supported by Shifa Foundation FSL programs

Our Partners

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