Samaj Sewa Foundation · Est. 2021
Serving Humanity. Empowering Communities.
Samaj Sewa Foundation is transforming lives across Punjab and Sindh through education, women's empowerment, and human rights advocacy.
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A Foundation Built on Conviction
Founded in 2021 by Chaman Lal — a Dubai-based humanitarian and human rights advocate — Samaj Sewa Foundation (SSF) was built on a single conviction: that every citizen of Pakistan deserves dignity, opportunity, and justice, regardless of their faith or background.
Entirely self-funded, SSF operates on the ground across Southern Punjab and Sindh, delivering education, skills training, legal support, and community welfare to those who need it most.
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Numbers That Tell a Story
500+Children enrolled in 10 Free Coaching Centres
230+Human rights cases documented & submitted to NCHR
60+Lawyers trained in minority rights law
200+Families supported in Holi 2026 welfare drive
4Landmark policy reforms achieved
2Provinces active — Punjab & Sindh
15+Community women employed as educators
5+Years of uninterrupted service since 2021
Our Work
Changing Lives, One Community at a Time
Free Coaching Centres
500+ minority children. 10 centres in Cholistan and Rahim Yar Khan. Free education for those who would otherwise have none.
Learn More →Shrimati Meema Ji Stitching Centre
Economic freedom through skill. We train minority women in stitching and embroidery, providing a sewing machine and starter kit upon graduation.
Learn More →Girls Library, Umerkot
Knowledge as empowerment. Our Girls Library in Sindh provides girls with books, a safe learning space, and mentorship — breaking cycles of educational exclusion.
Learn More →Human Rights Documentation
Justice, documented. 230 human rights violation cases documented and submitted to NCHR and Aawaz II for formal redressal.
Learn More →Stories of Transformation
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Hope, In Their Own Words
“With the sewing machine I received from SSF, I started earning from home. My children now go to school. This is not just a machine — it is hope.”
— Graduate, Shrimati Meema Ji Stitching Training Centre, Rahim Yar KhanBe the Change — Support SSF Today
Every rupee you contribute goes directly to a child's education, a woman's livelihood, or a family's dignity. SSF is 100% self-funded today — your donation helps us reach more communities and sustain our impact long-term.
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Volunteer on the Ground
Are you a teacher, lawyer, healthcare professional, or simply someone who wants to make a difference? SSF welcomes passionate volunteers to support our programmes in Punjab and Sindh.
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Working Alongside Trusted Institutions
NCHRAawaz II — FCDO & British CouncilHR & Minorities Affairs Dept, PunjabShaoor FoundationBargad OrganizationAllah Walay TrustTeam Asma JahangirPJN Pakistan
About Us · Our Story
Born from Conviction. Built on Compassion.
The story of a Dubai-based Pakistani who refused to look away from the injustice around him — and decided to act.
Our Story
Where It All Began
Samaj Sewa Foundation was born not in a boardroom, but in the heart of a man who witnessed inequality firsthand. Chaman Lal grew up in Southern Punjab, Pakistan — a region where religious minority communities face daily barriers to education, employment, and justice. He watched families struggle. He saw children go without schooling. He saw women trapped in economic dependency. And he saw a system that, too often, turned away.
When Chaman Lal built his professional career in Dubai, he made a commitment: a significant portion of what he earned would go back to the communities that shaped him. In 2021, he formalised that commitment by founding Samaj Sewa Foundation — a civil society organisation built on the simple belief that service to society is the highest calling.
SSF began with a Holi festival — a deliberate statement that celebration, colour, and community would be at the heart of everything SSF does. From there, it grew into coaching centres for 500+ children, a vocational training centre for women named after Chaman Lal's late mother, a girls' library in Sindh, legal advocacy sessions, human rights documentation, and landmark policy reforms.
Every programme, every distribution, every case documented — entirely self-funded. Not a single external donor. That is not a limitation; it is a statement of commitment that few organisations can make.
Today, SSF is active across Punjab and Sindh, recognised by national institutions, and building a movement that believes Pakistan's diversity is its greatest strength.
The Founder
Chaman Lal
| Title | Founder & Executive Director, Samaj Sewa Foundation |
| Also Founder | Human Rights and Welfare International (HRWI), Dubai, UAE — est. 2023 |
| Professional Role | COO, D&A Properties Dubai · Recognised Joint Venture Expert, Dubai South |
| Institutional Roles | Member, Provincial Advisory Committee on Human Rights Punjab (NCHR) · Provincial Member, Aawaz II Punjab Forum (FCDO & British Council) · Youth Member, National Advisory Board, PJN Pakistan |
| Awards | Human Rights Award 2021 · Youth Champion for Minority Rights Award 2022 (Governor of Punjab) |
| Based in | Dubai, UAE |
| Website | www.lalachamanlal.com |
Our Journey
Five Years of Service
- 2021SSF founded and registered. Human Rights Award received. Inaugural Holi Festival establishes our ethos of harmony.
- 2022Interreligious Dialogue Events. Christmas with Paradise Orphanage. Youth Champion for Minority Rights Award from the Governor of Punjab.
- 2023Educational Conferences. Iftar-e-Aman at a historic Gurudwara. KFUEIT Conference with 200+ students — Chief Guest: US Consul General.
- 202410 Free Coaching Centres launched in Cholistan & Rahim Yar Khan. Shrimati Meema Ji Stitching Centre opened. NCHR Advisory Committee appointment.
- 2025Sindh operations begin. Girls Library opens in Umerkot. 60+ lawyers trained. 230 human rights cases documented.
- 2026200 families supported at Holi. Eid & Easter distributions. University Holi celebration attended by Hon. Ramesh Singh Arora.
Five Years In. Just Getting Started.
Help us write the next chapter — for the children, women, and families of Punjab and Sindh.
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About Us · Vision, Mission & Values
Guided by Purpose. Driven by Values.
Everything SSF does is anchored in a clear vision for Pakistan and an unwavering set of values.
Our Vision
The Pakistan We Believe In
“A Pakistan where every citizen — regardless of religion, caste, or ethnicity — lives with dignity, equality, and the full enjoyment of their fundamental rights.”
Our Mission
How We Get There
“To empower marginalised communities through education, vocational training, legal advocacy, and interfaith dialogue — building a more just, inclusive, and harmonious society in Pakistan.”
Core Values
What We Stand For
Humanity First
Every human being deserves dignity regardless of religion, caste, gender, or ethnicity. Service to humanity is our foundation.
Inclusivity
We serve all communities. Our current focus is on marginalised religious minorities — but our vision is a Pakistan where no one is excluded.
Integrity
100% self-funded with complete transparency. We are accountable to our communities, not to donors. This will never change.
Resilience
We operate under resource constraints that would stop most organisations. Our commitment has never wavered.
Harmony
Interfaith understanding is not just a programme area for us — it is who we are. SSF was born at a Holi celebration.
Empowerment
We do not give charity; we build capacity. We train, advocate, document, and mentor — so communities can advocate for themselves.
About Us · Leadership
One Founder. One Conviction.
Samaj Sewa Foundation is led from Dubai by Chaman Lal — humanitarian, human rights advocate, and the sole funder of every programme SSF delivers.
The Founder
Chaman Lal
Chaman Lal
Founder & Executive Director · Based in Dubai, UAEChaman Lal is a Dubai-based humanitarian and human rights advocate originally from Southern Punjab, Pakistan. He founded Samaj Sewa Foundation in 2021 with a single conviction: that service to society is the highest calling, and that every citizen — regardless of faith or background — deserves dignity, opportunity, and justice.
Every SSF programme — from the 10 Free Coaching Centres in Cholistan to the Shrimati Meema Ji Stitching Centre, the Girls Library in Umerkot, the 230 documented human rights cases, and every festival distribution — is funded entirely from his personal income earned through his real estate career in Dubai. Not a single external donor. Not a single rupee of overhead.
His commitment is recognised at the highest institutional levels in Pakistan, and his work has been honoured with two major awards for human rights and minority advocacy.
Profile
At a Glance
| Name | Chaman Lal |
| Role at SSF | Founder & Executive Director |
| Based in | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Origin | Southern Punjab, Pakistan |
| Also Founder of | Human Rights and Welfare International (HRWI), Dubai, UAE — est. 2023 |
| Professional Role | COO, D&A Properties Dubai · Recognised Joint Venture Expert, Dubai South |
| Website | www.lalachamanlal.com |
| lalachamanlal1@gmail.com |
Institutional Roles
Recognised at the National Level
NCHR Advisory Committee
Member, Provincial Advisory Committee on Human Rights Punjab — National Commission for Human Rights, Government of Pakistan. Appointed January 2024.
Aawaz II Punjab Forum
Provincial Member — PJN under the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the British Council. Serving since December 2022.
PJN Pakistan
Youth Member, National Advisory Board — engaging on national-level dialogue on minority rights, peacebuilding, and youth empowerment.
Recognition
Awards & Honours
- Human Rights Award (2021) — for sustained contributions to minority rights advocacy.
- Youth Champion for Minority Rights Award (2022) — conferred by the Governor of Punjab, Government of Pakistan.
- Appreciation Shield, KFUEIT (2023) — from the Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering & IT for the Educational Conference on minority youth empowerment.
In His Own Words
Why SSF Exists
“Service to society is the highest calling. Every child educated, every woman empowered, every case documented — this is the work that matters.”
— Chaman Lal, Founder & Executive Director, Samaj Sewa FoundationStand With the Mission
Five years in, the work continues — funded from one person's commitment. Help expand what's possible.
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About Us · Awards & Recognition
Recognised for Real Impact.
National institutions, government bodies, and international programmes have recognised SSF's grassroots work and its founder's commitment.
Honours
Awards & Appointments
| Year | Award / Recognition | Conferred By |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Human Rights Award | Civil society recognition for contributions to minority rights |
| 2022 | Youth Champion for Minority Rights Award | Governor of Punjab, Government of Pakistan |
| 2022–present | Provincial Member — Aawaz II Punjab Forum | PJN under FCDO & British Council |
| 2023 | Appreciation Shield — KFUEIT Conference | Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering & IT, Rahim Yar Khan |
| 2024 | Appointment: Provincial Advisory Committee on Human Rights | NCHR, Government of Pakistan |
Credibility You Can Partner With
SSF combines grassroots reach with institutional recognition — a rare combination in Pakistan's civil society landscape.
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Our Work · Education
Education Without Barriers. Hope Without Conditions.
10 Free Coaching Centres serving 500+ minority children across Cholistan and Rahim Yar Khan — staffed by 15+ women educators from within the community.
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Why This Matters
In the vast, underserved regions of the Cholistan Desert and Rahim Yar Khan in Southern Punjab, thousands of children from Hindu Saraiki minority communities have no access to quality educational support. Schools are few, qualified teachers are fewer, and the resources needed to succeed are virtually non-existent.
Samaj Sewa Foundation launched 10 Free Coaching Centres in October 2024 — staffed by 15+ women educators from within the community — to change this reality. These centres provide free tutoring, educational materials, and mentorship to over 500 minority children, with a particular emphasis on girls' participation.
At a Glance
Programme Details
| Launched | October 2024 |
| Locations | Cholistan Desert and Rahim Yar Khan, Southern Punjab |
| Number of Centres | 10 |
| Beneficiaries | 500+ children |
| Educators | 15+ women teachers from within the community |
| Focus Communities | Hindu Saraiki minority communities |
| Subjects | Literacy, numeracy, basic sciences, Urdu, English |
| Funding | 100% self-funded by the Founder |
Impact
What We've Achieved
- 500+ children enrolled and actively attending across 10 centres.
- 15+ local women empowered as educators — dual impact: children educated, women employed.
- Addressing a critical educational gap in Cholistan — one of Pakistan's most remote regions.
- Community ownership — educators come from within the community, ensuring cultural sensitivity and continuity.
Future Goals
- Expand to 25 coaching centres by 2028.
- Introduce digital literacy and computer skills components.
- Formalise a teacher training curriculum for community educators.
- Partner with international organisations for co-funding opportunities.
Your PKR 5,000 = One Child's Education for a Month
Your contribution covers educator support, materials, and facility costs. For a community where this may be the only education a child receives, your contribution is everything.
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Our Work · Women's Empowerment
A Skill That Lasts. A Future She Builds Herself.
The Shrimati Meema Ji Stitching Training Centre trains minority women in vocational skills — and sends every graduate home with a sewing machine and starter kit.
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A Legacy of Love
Named in memory of Chaman Lal's late mother — Shrimati Meema Ji — this vocational training centre represents the most personal of all SSF programmes. It was built to honour a woman who embodied quiet strength, sacrifice, and love for her community.
The centre trains minority women in stitching and embroidery through structured 4-month batches of 10 participants. Each graduating woman receives a sewing machine and a starter kit — giving her not just a certificate, but the actual tools to begin earning independently from her home.
At a Glance
Programme Details
| Named in memory of | Chaman Lal's late mother, Shrimati Meema Ji |
| Location | Rahim Yar Khan, Southern Punjab |
| Format | 4-month batches · 10 women per batch |
| Skills Taught | Stitching, embroidery, tailoring, cutting and designing |
| Upon Graduation | Every graduate receives a sewing machine + starter kit |
| Lead Instructor | Ms. Saintee Devi — 20+ years of experience |
| Beneficiaries | Women from religious minority communities |
Impact
From Graduate to Entrepreneur
When a woman completes her training and walks out with a sewing machine, she is not just a graduate — she is an entrepreneur. She can take orders at home, support her children's education, and stand on her own.
This is what Shrimati Meema Ji stands for.PKR 60,000 / $200 = One Woman's Independence
Sponsor a sewing machine and full starter kit for one graduating woman. A one-time investment that generates income for years.
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Our Work · Girls' Education · Sindh
Books Open Doors. We Opened the Library.
The Shrimati Meema Ji Girls Library & Empowerment Center in Umerkot gives minority girls access to books, a safe learning space, and mentorship.
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More Than a Room of Books
In February 2025, SSF extended its operations to Sindh with the inauguration of the Shrimati Meema Ji Girls Library and Empowerment Center in Umerkot — a town with a significant Hindu minority population that has long been marginalised in educational access.
The Girls Library is more than a room of books. It is a safe, welcoming space where minority girls can read, learn, and grow — supervised by Jaya Jaggi and coordinated by HRWI Regional Coordinator Girdhari Lal. The centre holds events, reading sessions, and empowerment activities alongside its core library function.
At a Glance
Programme Details
| Established | February 2025 |
| Location | Umerkot, Sindh |
| Supervisor | Jaya Jaggi |
| Coordinator | Girdhari Lal — HRWI Regional Coordinator, Sindh |
| Beneficiaries | Girls from minority communities in Umerkot and surrounding areas |
| Activities | Library access, reading sessions, empowerment workshops, mentorship |
Grow the Library With Us
PKR 10,000 adds 20 books to the library. PKR 50,000 sponsors one month of full operations. Every book is a door opened.
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Get Involved · Partner With Us
Build Impact Together.
SSF has a proven track record, institutional credibility, and ground-level reach that most organisations spend years trying to build.
Partnership Types
Ways to Work With SSF
Corporate CSR Partners
Co-fund programmes, brand association, employee volunteering, and annual impact reports with full documentation.
International Foundations
Programme co-funding, joint advocacy, and shared reporting frameworks.
Government Agencies
Policy collaboration, data sharing, and joint programme delivery.
Educational Institutions
Youth engagement, research partnerships, and scholarship programmes.
Civil Society Organisations
Programme referrals, joint campaigns, and shared beneficiary networks.
Media Partners
Coverage, documentary production, and awareness campaigns.
Existing Linkages
In Good Company
NCHRAawaz II — FCDO & British CouncilHR & Minorities Affairs Dept, PunjabShaoor FoundationBargad OrganizationAllah Walay TrustTeam Asma JahangirPJN Pakistan
Let's Build Something Together
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Let's Talk.
Whether you want to donate, volunteer, partner, or simply learn more — we want to hear from you. We respond within 48 hours.
Contact Details
Reach Us Directly
| Founder & Executive Director | Chaman Lal |
| ceo@ssfp.org.pk | |
| Email (Alternate) | lalachamanlal1@gmail.com |
| Website | www.lalachamanlal.com |
| facebook.com/SamajSewaFoundation | |
| linkedin.com/company/109386447 |
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