Uth Meri Jan
Kashaf Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of Women’s Empowerment with Release of ‘Uth Meri Jaan’Spread the love Founder Roshan eh Zafar lends her voice to mark three decades of transforming women’s lives across Pakistan Lahore, Pakistan – April 23, 2025 – Kashaf Foundation, Pakistan’s pioneering microfinance institution focused on women’s economic empowerment, has released a powerful musical tribute titled ‘Uth Meri Jan’ to commemorate its 30th anniversary. The song features the organisation’s visionary Founder & Managing Director, Roshan eh Zafar, whose remarkable journey has helped millions of Pakistani women achieve financial dignity and independence since 1995.The musical piece, which premiered on Kashaf Foundation’s Official YouTube Channel, is a moving celebration of resilience, determination and hope – values that have been at the core of the organization’s mission for three decades. Set to music composed by Sami Khan, who also wrote the lyrics, the song incorporates poetry by renowned poet Kafi Azmi with powerful recitation by Afghan Sajjad.‘This song represents the collective voice of millions of women who have risen above challenges to create better futures for themselves and their families,’ said Roshan eh Zafar. ‘For 30 years, Kashaf has stood beside women as they transformed their lives through entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. Uth Meri Jan’ celebrates their indomitable spirit.’Since its establishment in 1995, Kashaf Foundation has pioneered women-focused microfinance in Pakistan, providing not just financial services but also comprehensive entrepreneurship training, economic and financial literacy programs. The organization’s holistic approach has created sustainable impact across communities helping women build businesses, educate their children and achieve economic stability.The video production, created by Chal Phir Cinema, visually captures the journey of both the foundation and the women it serves, highlighting stories of transformation that have unfolded over three decades.The anniversary song is part of Kashaf Foundation’s year-long celebration campaign which showcases the organization’s continued commitment to women’s economic advancement in Pakistan. Watch now on here.
Shariah Compliance
Shariah Review of Microfinance (Products, Services and Delivery Methodology) ongoing support to ensure Shariah compliance.Key Requirements team Composition: Propose team members with relevant experience and expertise.Timeline: Provide a detailed timeline for each activity.Financial Proposal: Include a comprehensive financial proposal.Evaluation CriteriaThe proposal will be evaluated based on:Technical Proposal: Approach, methodology, and understanding of the project scope.Team Experience: Relevant experience and expertise of proposed team members.Financial Proposal: Reasonableness and competitiveness of the proposed costs.Submission Guidelines proposals should be submitted in the required format, including all necessary details and supporting documents.If you’re planning to respond to this RFP, ensure you carefully review the requirements and provide a comprehensive proposal that addresses all aspects of the project.Important Caveat: Furthermore, it must be highlighted that the proposal should be aligned with the key fundamentals of microfinance. Furthermore, while making the proposals, the consultant must keep in mind the affordability and the efficiency factors and not propose solutions that would unnecessarily add to the costs of operations or the delivery of services to the poor. In other words, applying a commercial banking lens will not be the best approach to design and develop Shariah compliance policies, procedures or products for low income communities. There is need for ensuring that the consultant comes with the ability to first fully understand the needs, requirements and principles of MF and then build within this very concept the notion and requirements of Shariah compliance.