BASIC Development Foundation

BASIC Foundation, SDC Karachi Join Forces to Expand Skills Training in Sindh
Karachi, 28-04-2026: BASIC Foundation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Skill Development Council Karachi (SDC Karachi) to deliver affordable, short-term programs that focus on community development through skill-building and resilience.
Under the agreement, both organizations will collaborate to train youth and equip them with practical, industry-relevant skills. The collaboration aims to improve service delivery and strengthen community resilience across Sindh, Pakistan.
According to the agreement, both organizations will assist each other in designing and delivering certified training courses, with SDC Karachi managing curriculum development, trainee assessment, and certification. BASIC Development Foundation will handle on-ground implementation, including mobilizing trainees, arranging training facilities, and delivering coursework in line with agreed standards.
As part of the agreement, BASIC will pay an annual partnership fee of Rs. 20,000 to SDC Karachi, along with a service charge of 10% per trainee per course (minimum Rs. 1,000). These fees cover support in curriculum design, monitoring, and certification services.
The MOU ceremony took place at SDC’s Karachi office. Ms. Farheen Baig, Director SDC Karachi, and Mr. Altaf Mahaseer, Executive Director BASIC Foundation, signed the MOU on their organization’s behalf.
Mr. Altaf Mahaseer said, “We are extremely happy to be part of this partnership. We at BASIC Foundation firmly believe that skill-building is a key factor for developing resilience in developing communities. We are thankful to SDC and hope that this partnership will go a long way in developing the future of many young people.”
The collaboration is expected to expand access to structured skills training and contribute to socio-economic development by building capacity in community-focused sectors.