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Illuminating Lives with Dignity & Hope

Learn about Sakan-e-Sheza — the home dedicated to empowering disabled and specially-abled women in Karachi.

Sakan-e-Sheza community
Residents at Sakan-e-Sheza
"If you can't believe in miracles, then believe in yourself."
Registered NGOKarachi, Pakistan

Who We Are

Sakan-e-Sheza
The Home of Light

Sakan-e-Sheza is a registered NGO and shelter home dedicated to disabled and specially-abled women in Karachi, Pakistan. We provide state-of-the-art infrastructure, experienced professionals, and specialised individual care in a supportive, inclusive community environment.

Our founder, Erum Saaim, established this home with a simple but powerful belief: every woman deserves to live with full dignity and independence, regardless of her physical or mental condition. That belief drives everything we do.

  • Fully registered NGO with 6 official certifications
  • Safe, accessible living space designed for every ability
  • Compassionate round-the-clock professional nursing care
  • Rehabilitation & vocational training for independence
  • Emotional wellbeing support through trained counsellors
BELIEVE

Our Purpose

The Foundation of
Everything We Do

"If you can't believe in miracles,
then believe in yourself."
01
VISION

Empower & Develop

Developing and empowering disabled women to achieve independence with robust physical and mental wellbeing, while fostering empathic community bonds within themselves.

02
MISSION

Enlighten the Future

Sakan-e-Sheza is the hope to enlighten the future for disabled women — structuring a secure, lively, and supportive environment that helps them achieve and fulfil their dreams.

03
AIM

Dignity & Freedom

Addressing societal gaps in rehabilitation services for vulnerable disabled women — providing freedom and independence for normal living with complete dignity and self-respect.

The People Behind the Mission

Our Leadership & Team

Board of Directors

Erum Saaim
Erum SaaimCEO/ National President
Syed Saaim Tasleem
Syed Saaim TasleemGeneral Secretary
Syeda Sheza Saaim
Syeda Sheza SaaimFounder
Faisal Yusuf
Faisal YusufFinance Secretary
Arij Khurram
Arij KhurramPresident
Feroz Kamdi
Feroz KamdiPatron in Chief

Team Members

Sheikh Haroon
Sheikh HaroonVice President
Abdul Aleem
Abdul AleemManager Operations
Zille Huma
Zille HumaHR Head
Hina Khan
Hina KhanJoint Secretary
Shazad Khan
Shazad KhanJoint Secretary
Naseem Shaikh
Naseem ShaikhAdvisory Board
Naureen Abbas
Naureen AbbasExecutive Member
Rehana Ghabrani
Rehana GhabraniExecutive Member
Reshma Ashfaq
Reshma AshfaqCo-Founder
Razia Panjwani
Razia PanjwaniExecutive Member
Sabiha Shah
Sabiha ShahAdvisory Board
Kulsoom Imran
Kulsoom ImranMember Coordinator
Nida Arif
Nida ArifCo-Founder
Mahjabeen
MahjabeenAsst. Finance Secretary
Shahla Ahmed
Shahla AhmedAdvisory Board

Official Recognition

Registered & Certified

Sakan-e-Sheza is fully registered and holds all mandatory certifications, ensuring complete transparency and accountability.

Registration Certificate

Registration Certificate

Shariah Council

Shariah Council

Charity Commission

Charity Commission

Trademark

Trademark

FBR Tax Return Filing

FBR Tax Return Filing

Land & Possession Certificate

Land & Possession Certificate