Brief Overview 

The Ali Hasan Mangi Memorial Trust works with underserved rural communities across Sindh, focusing on healthcare, sanitation, safe water, education, livelihoods and social protection.

The Trust operates digital community clinics connecting rural patients with qualified doctors and supports medicines, diagnostics, specialist care and hospital treatment. It also provides family planning, mental health services, household toilets and handpumps.

Its education, youth and protection programs promote practical skills and critical thinking while addressing child marriage and violence. Through community participation and direct services, the Trust works to improve access to essential services and strengthen underserved communities.

Core Programs and Services 

Community Healthcare: Telemedicine consultations with qualified doctors, supported by medication, diagnostics, referrals, surgery and transport.

Women’s Health & Family Planning: Reproductive, pregnancy and gynaecological care, including contraception, ultrasound, referrals and follow-up.

Mental Health: Confidential consultations, treatment support and referrals.

Water & Sanitation: Household toilets, handpumps and hygiene initiatives to reduce open defecation and waterborne disease.

Education & Protection: Learning support, creative activities and practical skills, alongside interventions against child marriage, violence and other risks.

Community Facility: Khairo Dero facility supports health, education and community activities, with outreach serving villages across Sindh.

What Makes Our Approach Distinct

The Trust’s model is rooted in community participation rather than externally imposed solutions. Residents help identify priorities, shape programs and participate in implementation. All staff are drawn from the communities we serve, bringing local knowledge, trust and long-term accountability. Wherever possible, we use locally available materials, local labour and methods suited to rural conditions, keeping costs manageable and strengthening local livelihoods. Programs are built around the aspirations of residents—particularly women and young people—so communities develop the confidence, skills and ownership needed to sustain progress beyond individual projects.

Impact Stories 

S., a 13-year-old girl from District Larkana, was being forced into a watta-satta exchange marriage arranged by her family. She repeatedly said that she did not want to marry but faced intense pressure and had no safe way to resist.

After learning of the planned marriage, the Ali Hasan Mangi Memorial Trust coordinated with a female police officer to intervene before the marriage could take place. Despite violent resistance from some family members, S. was taken to safety, her statement was formally recorded, and the Trust provided her with secure accommodation and care for two days while the immediate risk was addressed.

The marriage was prevented, and S.’s expressed wishes were placed on record. The case demonstrates how trusted community presence, rapid coordination with public authorities and short-term protection can help a vulnerable child exercise her legal right to safety and protection from marriage before the age of 18.