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Hope in Action: Creating Change That Lasts

Building Better World Together

About us

Rise to Shine (RS) is a non-profit organization/welfare dedicated to improving the lives of children in Pakistan via sports, education, health, skill development and ecumenism.
The objective of the organization is to assist in the process of building an enabling environment for people to exercise their ‘right to play,’ skilled education, women empowerment as well as a support structure to help them succeed in education and health fitness. Not limited to that we believe peace and harmony come through inter and intra level ecumenism. Its mission is to help people develop holistically by channeling their energy into meaningful activities, resulting in good and constructive thinking that leads to success. For sports; Training camps, tournaments, and for education; schools, colleges and institute opening and development. For health; health medical camps, well equipped clinics and small hospitals creations. counseling of people via medical experts. Technical education, academies, workshop, technical institute creation. Ecumenism; bind people together. All are part of the RS program, giving people a chance to perfect their talents and show off their talent along with education support.
RS recognizes potential talent and provides opportunities to progress up the social empowerment ladder and mould character by instilling a sense of belonging in society. Through RS actions, over 20,000 lives will be impacted and changed, and the organization will rapidly scale and expand its reach with the goal of touching 150000 lives by 2030.
Sport, education, skilled education and women empowerment and ecumenism are increasingly being seen as a tool for achieving personal and communal development goals of society in general and young people in particular. RS aim is adopting them to address humanitarian and development activities on a national and international level.

Mission

At Rise to Shine, we believe that our mission is to empower adolescents, especially those from low-income families, by integrating athletics with education, technical training, and health awareness. We are committed to promoting women’s empowerment, fostering ecumenism, and building a community that thrives on inclusivity and holistic development. Through these combined efforts, we aim to nurture young minds and bodies, enabling them to achieve their full potential and contribute positively to society.

Vision

Our vision is to harness the power of sports, skilled education, and women’s empowerment to create meaningful opportunities for underprivileged adolescents and children. By unlocking Pakistan’s natural demographic potential, we aim to transform the nation into a thriving sporting powerhouse.

Our Values

* Youth Leadership: We believe youth have a vital role to play in leading social change and transforming conflict in their communities.
* Community & Women Empowerment: We believe in working at the grassroots, supporting youth to build on local strengths to help communities transform themselves into tolerant peaceful societies.
* Active Tolerance: We believe peace is a process driven by active understanding, dialogue, and positive engagement with others, founded on trust and respect.
* Responsible Citizenship: We believe social change begins with personal responsibility and is sustained when people are actively engaged in creating the shared future of their community.
* Peace and Conflicts Resolution: We consider Churches Together in Pakistan to be the national ecumenical organization that supports and inspires churches from a variety of traditions to collaborate in harmony.

Meet Our Team

Discover our talented team and see how their experiences can boost confidence.
Chairman
Mr. Zamran
Mr. Nauman Qamar
Ms. Lubna Thomas
Finance Secretary or Treasure
Dr. Rabia Mushtaq
Ms. Minahil Aslam
Mr. Joial Danyal
Legal Secretary
Ms. Aleeza Maria
Mr Richard Thomas
Dr. Tania Tariq
Women Empowerment Secretary
Ms. Seemab Sarfraz
Mr.Alic Thomas
Ms. Samra Shakil
Member
Mr. Joshua Shakil
Mr. Saroush Sarfraz
Ms. Sarah Aman
Innovative programs

At Rise to Shine (RS), we believe in the power of innovative solutions to address the complex challenges facing underprivileged communities. By integrating sports, education, health, and skill development in a holistic approach, we create dynamic programs that empower individuals and drive long-term change. Our innovative initiatives, such as sports training camps, mobile health clinics, skill-based education centers, and women’s empowerment programs, provide unique platforms for growth, opportunity, and self-expression. Through these forward-thinking solutions, RS is not only improving lives but also inspiring a culture of progress, inclusivity, and social transformation across Pakistan.

Experienced team

At Rise to Shine (RS), our success is driven by a dedicated and experienced team of professionals who bring diverse expertise in education, sports, healthcare, skill development, and community empowerment. With a deep understanding of the local context and a shared commitment to making a lasting impact, our team works collaboratively to design and implement innovative programs that address the unique needs of underprivileged communities. Their passion, knowledge, and experience enable us to provide high-quality services, create meaningful opportunities, and drive sustainable change for the children and families we serve.

Committed to programs

At Rise to Shine (RS), we are deeply committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality across all our programs and initiatives. From sports training to educational development and healthcare services, we ensure that every aspect of our work is carefully designed and executed to create meaningful, lasting impact. We prioritize excellence by continuously evaluating and improving our programs, investing in the best resources, and empowering our team to deliver results that truly benefit the communities we serve. Our unwavering commitment to quality guarantees that every child, woman, and individual we work with has access to the support they need to succeed and thrive.