Staff Reporter
Islamabad
Engro Foundation announced the recipients of I Am The Change (IATC) Impact Awards for 2019 in a ceremony held today. In addition to the senior management of Engro, various private, public, and development sector leaders were also in attendance.
A flagship initiative of Engro Foundation, IATC aims to celebrate and support organizations making a sustainable impact in Pakistan by relentlessly pursuing a better tomorrow. The Award is presented in two categories – Social Development (for Not-for-profit Organizations) and Social Enterprise (for Social Enterprises). The recipients in each category were awarded PKR 2 million after a rigorous selection by an independent jury.
The IATC Impact Award in the category of Social Development was presented to Karwan-e-Hayat, a Karachi-based nonprofit working to address the rising problem of mental health in Pakistan and combating the stigma associated with mental disorders. The IATC Impact Award in the category of Social Enterprise was presented to AzCorp Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., a social enterprise striving to change how youngsters view the idea of a “hero.” They are also working towards promoting tolerance, diversity and justice for all by engaging school-going children across Pakistan.
Previous winners of the IATC Awards include organizations such the Association for the Rehabilitation of the Physically Disabled, TRIAC Pvt. Ltd, Digital Rights Foundation, Daachi Foundation, Orangi Pilot Project; Child Life Foundation; The Dream Foundation; The Garage School; Patients Welfare Association; Karachi Vocational & Training Centre; Child Aid Association; Khwendo Kor; Akhuwat, IDSP Community Learning Centers, Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF) and Rural Education and Economic Development Society (REEDS).
Speaking at the occasion, Ghias Khan, President/CEO, Engro Corporation said, “As a Pakistani organization, we strongly believe in investing in social development by supporting organizations who are solving pressing issues of our time. Our business strategies, too, are aligned with our vision of creating a sustainable future for the country, by contributing to social investments through the Engro Foundation in the areas of agriculture, livelihood enhancement, water advocacy and women empowerment.”
