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IRRC
Decentralized, community-based municipal waste recovery.
Read more →Dr Akhtar Hameed Khan Memorial Association
A clean and healthy society.
Community-led solutions for sanitation, solid waste management and sustainable development across Pakistan.
01 / Purpose
Practical ideas.
Stronger communities.
AHKMA advances the participatory community-development vision of Dr Akhtar Hameed Khan through tested, affordable and locally managed solutions.
02 / Our work
Six connected areas of action
From research and training to implementation and knowledge sharing.
1914—199903 / Our inspiration
Dr Akhtar Hameed Khan
A legendary social scientist recognised globally for transforming the practice of community development.
- Creator of two internationally acclaimed community-development projects
- Comilla Project, established in 1960 in Bangladesh
- Orangi Pilot Project, established in Karachi
04 / Projects
Solutions designed to work
Scalable models grounded in local participation and economic sustainability.
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e-Guard
Reliable and affordable household garbage collection.
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Haryali Center
Organic waste processed into useful compost.
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Shelter Project
Safe shelter for flood-affected families in Rajanpur.
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Solid Waste Management Vision 2047
AHKMA has envisioned a 25-year progressive plan to help Pakistan become a responsible country with practical solid-waste solutions by its centenary.
Saving money
Reducing costBuilding a
National hub
Reducing costBuilding a
National hub
50+Partners
100+Publications
10+Awards
100+Trainings
06 / From the field
Work that leaves a record
07 / Partners
Let’s work together