TARS Foundation, Peshawar Pakistan

Established in 2015, TARS Foundation® is one of the most trusted, transparent, and active non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political charitable organizations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan. The foundation is officially registered under the KPK Charity Commission Act 2019, the Societies Act XXI 1860, and Social Welfare Ordinance XLVI 1961. Since its inception, TARS Foundation has been providing Timely Aid and Relief Support (TARS) to thousands of underprivileged families in Peshawar and its surrounding areas — bringing hope, assistance, and comfort to those facing hardship.

Founded by local philanthropist Abdul Majid Qureshi, and strengthened by a growing team of passionate volunteers, TARS Foundation continues to expand its reach with dedication and sincerity. Every initiative we undertake is funded entirely by the generous contributions of donors from around the world, who support us in various forms — including cash, food, clothing, shelter, medicine, sponsorship, education, advocacy, and volunteer service.

The name “TARS” stands for Timely Aid & Relief Support, which perfectly reflects our mission and slogan in Urdu: "بروقت امداد اور مصیبت سے نجات میں سہارا" Interestingly, the word “TARS” also resonates with the Urdu word “ترس”, meaning sympathy and compassion — values that define the very spirit of our foundation.

After 2010, with the rapid growth of social media platforms, particularly Facebook, many users in Pakistan unfortunately began engaging in political debates and spreading negativity online. This trend not only led to wasted time but also diverted attention from constructive and positive activities that could benefit the country.

During this time, Mr. Abdul Majid Qureshi, an IT Specialist from Peshawar, Pakistan, who was passionate about helping the needy in his city, was already using his own salary to feed homeless people daily. He recognized the potential of social media to influence change and decided to use it as a tool to shift people’s focus from negativity to positivity. He began sharing his humanitarian efforts online, aiming to inspire others to make positive contributions to their society and country.

In a short period, Mr. Majid’s noble cause gained widespread attention on social media. People from both Pakistan and abroad, inspired by his mission, joined him in helping those in need. What started as a personal effort to feed a few homeless individuals quickly grew into a movement, thanks to the financial and voluntary support of his followers. This initiative eventually led to the founding of the well-known charity organization, TARS Foundation, which now helps thousands of people in various ways.

TARS Foundation is a multi-sectoral charity organization dedicated to providing financial aid to the most impoverished communities in Peshawar and surrounding areas. We support those struggling with poverty, facing financial difficulties in meeting basic living needs, or enduring hardships due to economic crises. By combining technology, resources, and manpower, we deliver essential aid and relief to vulnerable households, including widows, orphans, the disabled, the elderly, patients, the homeless, and all those affected by poverty.

Our work is entirely supported by donations from generous individuals worldwide. Contributions come in various forms, including cash, food, clothing, shelter, medicine, sponsorship, adoption, advocacy, education, and volunteering.

We gratefully accept all types of charity, including Zakat, Sadaqah, Fitrana, Kafarah, Lillah, and General Charity, ensuring that these donations are utilized in accordance with Islamic Shariah in the relevant sectors.

For viewing the list of the sectors we support, please visit the Our Causes link.