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Karwan-e-Hayat Organization
Established in 1983 as a not-for-profit welfare organization, Karwan-e-Hayat was an initiative conceptualized by a handful of notable, conscientious citizens of Karachi. Dr Zafar Qureshi, Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan, Begum Tazeen Faridi, Professor Zaki Hassan, Ms Anita Ghulam Ali, Dr Abdul Husaini, Begum Shaista Ikramullah, Begum Abdul Kader and Cardinal Joseph Cordeiro, the Archbishop of Karachi, were the earliest patrons and visionaries of Karwan-e-Hayat. It was their foresight which now enables Karwan-e-Hayat to provide quality psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation services to the most neglected, mentally ill patients in Pakistan.
ABOUT US
Our Vision
Our vision is to achieve the highest standards in providing psychiatric and rehabilitation services to the mentally disturbed members of society, especially the poor and marginalized and to offer them opportunities to improve their quality of life. We aim to train and develop mental health professionals and to participate in research that will contribute to greater knowledge and understanding of mental health issues. We are committed to mainstream the guiding principles of mental health into health policies at different levels. We envision a society that understands and values good mental health practices, protects and treats people suffering from mental disorders with dignity, fairness and respect.
Our Mission
To work for the prevention, relief and treatment of mental illness. To work towards the rehabilitation of mentally distressed people, especially the under privileged and deprived. To raise public awareness about mental illness and to foster behavioral change in society. To organize, train and maintain a team of dedicated Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers to ensure a competent and ongoing mental health service.
Our Projects