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Patron-in-Chief of the Pakistan Human Development Fund
Message from the President
I have a vision for a progressive and prosperous Pakistan and human development is the anchor of my economic revival program. I am convinced that the real wealth of Pakistan is its people and they deserve equal opportunities to reach their fullest potential.
In June 2001, I created a special Task Force on Human Development to develop innovative strategies for social transformation and poverty alleviation with a focus on outcomes. The Task Force was mandated to assess needs, recommend integrated solutions for the delivery of primary education, adult literacy, micro-enterprise and primary health care, and propose plans for capacity building in social sectors.
I have been extremely pleased with the findings in this report and want to see these recommendations implemented expeditiously. For this, I have setup the National Commission for Human Development, to be chaired by Dr. Nasim Ashraf.
To support the activities of the Commission I have created a Trust Fund. This Trust Fund is a public / private sector partnership and I ask all Pakistanis to contribute to it. I will be the Patron in Chief of the Trust Fund and will be managed by an independent Board of Trustees of the highest caliber.
I would like to personally thank all the members of the Task Force for their volunteer spirit, dedication, hard work, and love for Pakistan.
PAKISTAN PAINDABAD.
General Pervez Musharraf
President
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The Patrons of the Pakistan Human Development Fund
Princess Sarvath El Hassan
Her Royal Highness Princess Sarvath has been active in initiating, supporting, and sponsoring activities in the fields of education, women's issues, family and social welfare and health. In 1972, she was appointed patron of the YMWA (Young Muslim Women's Association) through which she pioneered programs in the care and education of persons with mental disabilities. In 1980 the Princess Sarvath Community College was founded in Jordan to provide young financially disadvantaged women with the skills and training to earn an independent livelihood. In 1995 she received the "Woman of Peace Award," granted by the Together for Peace Foundation based in Rome. Her Highness has addressed many local and international forums on issues related to Islamic culture, values, health, women, education, family, children and refugees.
Abdul Sattar Edhi
Abdul Sattar Edhi established the Edhi Foundation, which has grown to become the largest welfare organization in Pakistan. The foundation has over 300 centers across the country providing medical aid, family planning and emergency assistance. An education scheme has also been incorporated in fostering the development of various vocational activities such as driving, pharmacy and para-medical training with a great deal of emphasis on self-sufficiency. The Edhi Foundation is active internationally in the aid of refugees in the USA, UK, Canada, Japan and Bangladesh. In 1985 Edhi received the Nishan-e-Imtiaz from the Government of Pakistan. During the same year, Edhi and his wife Bilquees received the Magsayay award from the Government of the Philippines.
Moeen Qureshi
Chairman and Managing Partner, Emerging Markets Partnership Washington D.C.
Mr Moeen Qureshi, began his career in finance and planning with the Government of Pakistan, following which he worked for 12 years with the International Monetary Fund. In 1970 he joined the International Finance Corporation (IFC), where he served first as Vice President and then as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Qureshi was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 1980, and became World Bank Senior Vice President in 1987. He left in 1991 to establish Emerging Markets Partnership, a private investment management company in Washington D.C. He was appointed Prime Minister of Pakistan for an interim period in 1993. In October 1993, he returned to his private business and is currently Chairman and Managing Partner of Emerging Markets Corporation.
Jemima Khan
Jemima Khan has shown a passionate commitment to social causes. As UNICEF UK's Special Representative for Children in Conflict, Jemima Khan has launched the "Growing Up Alone" Conflict campaign. She has traveled to refugee camps around Pakistan and in Afghanistan and has worked actively to raise awareness about issues that affect refugee women and children in particular. The Jemima Khan Afghan Refugee Appeal, launched originally for the refugees of the Jalozai Camp, has been broadened into a long-term project aimed at helping Afghan refugees in several camps in Pakistan. Jemima Khan has worked consistently to raise funds both nationally and internationally, for the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, which provides free medical care to cancer patients.
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