2024 Impact at a Glance
Thanks to the new Eye Hospital funded by the Embassy of Japan, our Community Eye Health initiative has scaled to serve more patients than ever before. This is a testament to our 27-year commitment to community-led development.
In 2024 alone, our outpatient department (OPD) provided critical eye health services to over 111,000 patients. This comprehensive care ensures no one is left behind.
- Comprehensive Screening across Abbottabad district
- Free treatment & medicines for refractive errors
- Specialized referral pathway for cataract surgery
- Community-focused follow-up and support
111,082
Total Patients Served
22,900
Free Medicines Provided
4,320
Cataract Cases Managed
455
Surgeries in New Hospital (2024)
What We Do
We deliver practical, community-led solutions across multiple sectors to build dignity, equity, and resilience.
Social Protection
Community Health
Civic Development
Featured Story: Restoring Sight in Havelian
When 65-year-old Noor Khan’s vision became too blurry to work, our community health workers identified him during a village screening. Within weeks, he was referred and received successful cataract surgery at no cost. ‘I can see my grandchildren’s faces clearly again,’ he says. ‘I have my dignity back.’ Stories like Noor’s are why our Eye Health Center exists.
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Our Model: Community-Led Development
Our Philosophy & Story
Founded in 1996, Lok Sudhar was born from a simple, powerful question: What is the role of civil society? We believe development cannot be done for people, but must be done with them. Inspired by Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan’s ‘Dehat Sudhar’ model, our name itself means to ‘train, mentor, facilitate, and develop’ the people (‘Lok’). For 27 years, we have moved communities from the sidelines to the center, turning civic action into sustainable local development.
Women's Leadership & Inclusion
Community Decision-Making
Dignity & Rights-Based Approach
Multidimensional Solutions
Our Core Programs
We deliver practical, community-led solutions across multiple sectors to build dignity, equity, and resilience.
Community Health
Operating the Havelian Eye Health Center, providing screenings, free treatment, and specialist referrals. 144,909+ patients served.
- 144,909 Patients
- Free Medicines
Social Protection
Ramadan Food Packs, Libass Package for seniors, and Iftar Dastarkhwan for vulnerable communities including transgender persons.
- 12,900+ Meals
- 154 Seniors
Civic Participation
Voter education campaigns, election monitoring, and training of Citizen Community Boards across 4 union councils.
- 145 Activists
- 50 CCBs Trained
Education & Skills
Academic education, Islamic teachings, vocational training, and skills development for children, women, and youth.
- First Aid Training
- WASH Training
Climate & Infrastructure
Community Infrastructure Program with 250+ streets, 356 drains, and flood rehabilitation in Kohistan.
- 250+ Streets
- 2 Water Schemes
Research & Innovation
Partnership with OUI Inc., Japan for Smart Eye Camera research and National Ageing Survey with Ministry of Social Welfare.
- OUI Japan Partner
- 250k Communities
Community Health
Operating the Havelian Eye Health Center, providing screenings, free treatment, and specialist referrals. 144,909+ patients served.
- 144,909 Patients
- Free Medicines
Social Protection
Ramadan Food Packs, Libass Package for seniors, and Iftar Dastarkhwan for vulnerable communities including transgender persons.
- 12,900+ Meals
- 154 Seniors
Civic Participation
Voter education campaigns, election monitoring, and training of Citizen Community Boards across 4 union councils.
- 145 Activists
- 50 CCBs Trained
Education & Skills
Academic education, Islamic teachings, vocational training, and skills development for children, women, and youth.
- First Aid Training
- WASH Training
Climate & Infrastructure
Community Infrastructure Program with 250+ streets, 356 drains, and flood rehabilitation in Kohistan.
- 250+ Streets
- 2 Water Schemes
Research & Innovation
Partnership with OUI Inc., Japan for Smart Eye Camera research and National Ageing Survey with Ministry of Social Welfare.
- OUI Japan Partner
- 250k Communities
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