We Are a Non-Profit Organization
Takal Welfare Organization (TWO) is a local, not-for-profit, non-political and youth-led organization working in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It began in 2007, when a group of young volunteers came together to help the poor, neglected and marginalized people of their area, and it was formally registered on 30 October 2009 under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies Ordinance 1961.
TWO is also registered with the Charity Commission Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Economic Affairs Division (EAD), is certified by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) as a non-profit organization, and holds a tax exemption certificate from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
Our vision: a prosperous society where people live with dignity and all resources are managed fairly and sustainably.
Our mission: guided by the equal value of every human being, we work together to reduce the vulnerability caused by poverty, unequal power and disability, and to relieve the suffering it brings.
Our goal: the human rights of all people secured, so that everyone can live a dignified life.
Our values: equal respect for all; equal opportunity and non-discrimination; participatory decision making; cultural sensitivity; accountability to communities and donors; help for everyone regardless of race, creed or sect; cooperation with networks; and continuous learning for our staff.
Our work in 2025: under our Strategic Plan 2025 to 2030, TWO ran 17 projects in Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Charsadda, Haripur, Buner, Swat and Lower Chitral. Highlights include 508 water points with Paani Project serving about 32,000 people; 450 hand pumps, 10 water wells and 25 small solar wells with Muslim Charity UK; 54 new small businesses started with Zakat grants; three Basic Health Units in Swat rehabilitated with Americares Foundation; and the Restoring Social Services and Climate Resilience project with PPAF in Lower Chitral. Read the full story in our Annual Report 2025, or see all reports on the Reports page.
Networks and memberships: TWO is a member of the NEAR Network and the Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN), takes part in the NEAR Pakistan Localisation Lab, is an Executive Committee member of the SUN Civil Society Alliance Pakistan and Provincial Chair of SUN CSA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and is an active member of the UNICEF Education Cluster and of the Food Security and Agriculture, Shelter/NFI, WASH and Education working groups and sub-working groups.
A Strong and Committed Team
Our team combines decades of field experience with deep roots in the communities we serve. Program, finance, procurement, monitoring and information management professionals work side by side with community resource persons and volunteers, so that every project is well planned, transparent and accountable. Together with our partners, volunteers and supporters, we are building a stronger, kinder and more inclusive society for all.