News and Events

30 Year celebration
January 13, 2025

Kashf Foundation announces Sehat ka Paigham

KASHF Foundation, in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), announces the launch of Sehat Ka Paigham—a transformative podcast series aimed at addressing critical issues of malnutrition, stunting, and maternal health...

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annual report
December 23, 2024

Kashf Foundation Unveils Annual Report 2024, Beyond the Horizon

Lahore, Pakistan – Dec 23, 2024 – Kashf Foundation, Pakistan’s leading microfinance institution, has released its 2024 Annual Report, reflecting a year marked by resilience, expansion, and transformative impact. Despite...

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August 21, 2023

Global Affairs Canada and Kashf Foundation are Promoting Gender-Inclusive and Equitable Growth in Pakistan

Kashf Foundation, in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada, embarked on a transformative 5-year project titled "Promoting Gender Inclusive and Equitable Growth - Women’s Economic Empowerment & Recovery" in 2020. This...

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August 10, 2023

Kashf Foundation’s Drama Serial “Dil Na Umeed Tou Nahi” Shines at Lux Style Awards, 2022

Dil Na Umeed Tou Nahi won the Best Ensemble Play - Critic’s Choice Award at Lux Style Awards, 2022. Directed by Kashif Nisar and written by Amna Mufti, Dil Na...

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August 6, 2023

Kashf Foundation Was Selected As One of Three Finalists for the European Microfinance Award, 2022

Kashf Foundation's recognition as a finalist for the European Microfinance Award 2022 highlights its impactful empowerment of marginalized women and dedication to gender equality. By overcoming historical gender inequalities and...

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July 26, 2023

Kashf Foundation Has Been Awarded Best Innovative Business By Pakistan Banking Awards,2022

Kashf Foundation has been recognized and awarded the Pakistan Banking Award in the category of the Best Innovative Business. This recognition comes as a result of Kashf's commitment to increasing...

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June 10, 2023

Roshaneh Zafar, Founder and Managing Director of Kashf Foundation,  Was Awarded A Doctorate For General Merit From The University Of Antwerp

Roshaneh Zafar was honored with an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Antwerp in 2023, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the establishment of a poverty-free and gender-equitable society. Zafar's groundbreaking...

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Gender-Bond
May 19, 2023

Kashf Foundation and InfraZamin Pakistan Launch Pakistan’s First Gender Bond

Kashf Foundation, a licensed microfinance institution, and InfraZamin Pakistan, a licensed NBFI and credit guarantee provider, have entered into an agreement to introduce Pakistan's inaugural "Gender Bond" to institutional investors....

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April 12, 2021

Conference on Gender, Inequality and Microfinance

Organized by Saida Waheed Gender Initiative at LUMS, Mahbub Ul Haq Resource Center at LUMS, and Kashf Foundation Wednesday, 30th March 2021: Kashf Foundation with Saida Waheed Gender Initiative (SWGI) and...

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March 19, 2021

EMGA completes US$25M capital raise for Kashf Foundation with financing from CDC and Finnfund

"EMGA has successfully secured new foreign financing from two organizations that will allow us to deliver on our stated mission, including the provision of quality and cost-effective microfinance services to...

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