Focus on South Asia

Why South Asia Matters to Hope Beyond Frontiers

South Asia remains one of the most challenging regions in the world for sustainable human development. Home to nearly a quarter of the global population, it struggles with extreme poverty, a largely unskilled workforce, and millions of children out of school, limiting economic mobility for future generations. Chronic political and social instability further hampers progress, while the region is regularly devastated by natural disasters - including earthquakes, floods, cyclones, and fires—that disproportionately impact the most vulnerable. At Hope Beyond Frontiers, we are committed to supporting local civil society initiatives that address these systemic challenges head-on.

Through our Pakistan Partnership Initiative and formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with grassroots organizations, we are empowering local NGOs to deliver sustainable, community-driven solutions in education, skill development, disaster recovery, and social inclusion. Our work in South Asia is rooted in deep, personal connections. Our founder and several of our advisors grew up in Pakistan, giving us not only specialized expertise but also a lived understanding of the region’s complexities, cultural richness, and urgent needs. This insight informs our partnerships and drives our unwavering commitment to helping those most at risk move beyond survival—and toward a future of hope and opportunity.

Our Pakistan Partnership is based on a memorandum of understanding signed in 2021 with the Pakistan Partnership Initiative. Pakistan Partnership Initiative (PPI) is registered as a development organization in 2019 under the society's act of with the registration number 6426. PPI is a Christian Faith based organization that works with all segments of society regardless of religion, color or political affiliation. The major focus of PPI is leadership, youth and children development, building capacity of local institutions/initiatives and business development.

Currently PPI is working with around 80 local institutions and building their capacity, while also supporting them in resource mobilization and complying with government regulations. The main goal of this partnership between PPI and HBF is to collaborate to strengthen the local non-profit organizations through the PPI on the ground support network. The leadership of both organizations is currently working on joint strategies to design and implement development programs in different parts of Pakistan.

Hope Beyond Frontiers is open to exploring partnership initiatives with non-profit organizations, donors, government entities in Pakistan and in other parts of the world.