HANDS is a registered, tax exempted, PCP Certified and European Union accredited Not for Profit Organization working since 1979. We are led by founder and present chairman Prof. A. Gaffar Billoo (Sitara e Imtiaz). HANDS is certified by Pakistan Center of Philanthropy (PCP) and Institutional Management Certification Program (IMCP) by USAID for management standards and registered with European Union, HADS is also exempted for income tax by the concern authorities.

HANDS is benefiting more than 13 million population of 16703 villages in 24 districts of Pakistan through its regular program. HANDS has played key role in post flood scenario, we have invested more than Rs.02 billion during the relief and rehabilitation work with the help of dozens of partners.