News and Events
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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CDC and Finnfund invest in microfinance pioneer to drive women entrepreneurship in Pakistan
CDC Group, the UK’s publicly owned impact investor and Finnfund, the Finnish development financier and impact investor, have provided a US$25 million senior unsecured loan facility to Kashf Foundation, one...
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Kashf won the COVID-19 Action Award at the UN Women Asia Pacific’s Women’s Empowerment Principles Awards -2020
Kashf Foundation earned the recognition of being the only Pakistani organization to be honored at the recently held first edition of Asia-Pacific Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Award hosted by UN...
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