Health Education and Development Society - HEADS

Health Education and Development Society (HEADS), is a non-profit, non-political, and non-governmental organization registered in Pakistan under the Societies Act 1860. Since its establishment in 2013, HEADS has been actively engaged in the developmental and humanitarian sectors. The organization is led by a dedicated Board of Governors (BoG), consisting of professionals with diverse educational backgrounds and capabilities. HEADS operates under a comprehensive set of policies designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and efficiency in its systems and operations. HEADS is currently also registered in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and has established an office in the capital city, Kabul. Throughout its history, HEADS has worked closely with communities and various stakeholders, addressing a wide range of issues, including but not limited to Education, Health, Protection, Livelihoods, Community Infrastructure (CPIs), Shelter & Settlement, Community Development, Institutional Capacity Building, Research, Gender Equality, Legal Counselling, Referral Mechanisms, Social Accountability, Right to Information, and Governance. In addition to these programmatic areas, HEADS places a strong emphasis on cross-cutting themes, including social mobilization, gender mainstreaming, inclusion, and resilience in all its core programs. These themes reflect the organization's commitment to addressing the holistic needs of communities and promoting sustainable development

Currently, HEADS is engaged in partnerships with various organizations for specific projects, including:

1. Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) - Social Mobilization and Community Empowerment through Community and Leadership Trainings for small energy powerhouses in Charsadda, Mardan, Bunir, and Haripur.
2. Cherat Cement - Provision of basic healthcare services in District Naushehra and women empowerment through skill trainings.
3. Pakistan Environmental Planning and Agricultural Consultants Limited (PEPAC) - Consultancy and institutional development in Orakzai, Kuram, and North Waziristan.
4. Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) - Building Climate Resilience through Rehabilitation / Reconstruction of green infrastructure in flood affected areas of Panjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

In addition to these partnerships, HEADS holds various registrations and affiliations, including:

• Pakistan Centre of Philanthropy (PCP).
• System for Award Management (SAM).
• DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System).
• Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sind and Baluchistan.
• Charity Commission KP, Baluchistan.
• National Humanitarian Network.
• Economic Affairs Division.
• UN Clusters/ Working Group.
• Tax Exemption 2 (36) C, 159.
• Allow to Work (ATW) SAFRON.
• Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in progress.
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA).