Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund


Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund is a Pakistani Not-for-Profit company based on the model of public-private partnership. PPAF aims to promote an effective approach to poverty alleviation across Pakistan. A number of leading multilateral, bilateral, and international corporate institutions such as the World Bank contribute to PPAF’s poverty reduction goal by providing financial support and funds to promote grassroot development. This 'Fund' mostly helps by providing microfinance loans to the very poor households to help lift them out of poverty.

Achievements and recognition

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund is the leading agency for poverty reduction in Pakistan.
Government of Pakistan also provides large amounts of money every year from its budget to Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund. Large Pakistani corporations and wealthy individuals in Pakistan also contribute to the 'Fund'.