Brief Overview

Roshni Research & Development Welfare Organization is a child protection organization working to locate and recover missing children, reunite them with their families, and strengthen child protection systems across Pakistan. Established in 2003, the organization focuses on protecting vulnerable children through coordinated search and recovery mechanisms, psychosocial support services, public awareness, and collaboration with key stakeholders.
The organization operates a nationwide 24/7 helpline and a network of volunteers to support search and recovery efforts for missing children. In addition to reunification services, Roshni provides counseling, rehabilitation referrals, and family support for children and families affected by child disappearance.
Roshni also collaborates closely with law enforcement agencies, schools, government institutions, and communities to improve reporting mechanisms, strengthen emergency response systems, enhance police capacity, and advocate for stronger child protection laws and policies. Through child safety education and awareness campaigns, the organization works to build safer communities and prevent risks faced by vulnerable children.

Core Programs and Services

1- Search and Recovery of Missing Children: Operates a 24/7 nationwide helpline (1138) and coordinates search and recovery efforts through a network of volunteers, communities, and law enforcement agencies to locate and reunite missing children with their families.

2- Family Support, Counseling and Rehabilitation: Provides psychosocial support, counseling, and rehabilitation referrals for recovered children and families affected by child disappearance.

3- Police Training and Capacity Building: Conducts training programs for law enforcement personnel to strengthen reporting, investigation, and case management related to missing children.

4- Child Safety Education and Public Awareness: Delivers child safety sessions for children, parents, schools, and communities covering personal safety, stranger awareness, online safety.

5- Advocacy and Systems Strengthening: Works with government agencies and stakeholders to improve child protection policies, laws, and emergency response mechanisms for missing children.

What Makes Our Approach Distinct

Our model combines community-led engagement with structured search and recovery mechanisms for missing children. It emphasizes early reporting, rapid response coordination, and collaboration with law enforcement and local networks. Sustainability is built through volunteer participation, awareness campaigns, and partnerships that strengthen long-term prevention and response capacity. Innovation is reflected in the use of centralized reporting systems, data tracking, and outreach channels that improve speed and accuracy of case handling. Community ownership is central, enabling families and local stakeholders to actively participate in safeguarding children and supporting recovery efforts.

Impact Stories

With mixed emotions of relief and sorrow, we share the recovery of a 12-year-old girl from Karachi who was abducted in 2016 while returning from her aunt’s home. After years of sustained efforts and follow-up, the case reached a critical breakthrough when one of our volunteers received credible information indicating that the child was being held in an illegal human trafficking and exploitation network in Thatta.
Our team immediately verified the lead and coordinated with law enforcement authorities. We engaged senior police officials, including DIG East Amir Farooqui and the SSP Investigation, to support planning and execution of a targeted operation. As a result of this coordinated response, the child was safely recovered from Thatta and moved into protective care.
She has now been reunited with relevant support services, and the family is receiving assistance. A detailed investigation is ongoing to ensure accountability and prosecution of those involved. This case reflects the power of persistence, community vigilance, and strong police coordination.