1. What is SOW Welfare Society and when was it founded?
Sow Welfare Society is a non-governmental, non-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It began its journey in 2014 with a comprehensive adult literacy program, born out of concern for widespread poverty, illiteracy, and spiritual neglect among marginalized communities.
2. Where does SOW work?
SOW is currently implementing socio-spiritual development programs in 20+ cities across 3 provinces in Pakistan – including Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), with a particular focus on brick kiln communities.
3. How can I volunteer with SOW?
You can volunteer with SOW across several fields of service:
- Educational Assistance & Youth Mentorship — literacy camps, academic tutoring, and mentoring children
- Vocational Training & Livelihood Support — teaching sewing, technical crafts, or business skills to women and widows
- Frontline Relief & Crisis Response — field deployment, logistics, and emergency aid distribution
- Operational Support & Technical Stewardship — offering expertise in media, data tracking, or administrative logistics
To apply, visit the Volunteer page and complete the enrollment form with your personal details, areas of interest, availability, and motivation for joining. Our leadership team will review your application and reach out to discuss your placement.
4. What are SOW's main areas of work?
SOW works on different areas: Education & Literacy, Sustainable Livelihoods, Community Outreach & Transformation, Women Empowerment, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) — alongside emergency disaster relief efforts.
