About Us

Who Are We?

Rizq is a social enterprise that aims to sustain human life and help fulfill its true potential. Working at the intersection of food justice, climate resilience, sustainability, and youth activism, we are dedicated to transform the global food ecosystem by developing scalable, impact driven solutions and a network of and social businesses to combat food insecurity and achieve SDG Goal 2 (Zero Hunger).

About Us
Beginnings

The Inspiring Start of Our Journey

Every day for the past two decades Huzaifa’s mother opened the gates of her home, inviting all those hungry over for lunch. Despite the efforts of people like her, hunger and poverty is rife in Pakistan. When in university, Huzaifa noticed the striking disparity - food was thrown away without a thought while millions starved. Coming from a privileged family, Huzaifa knew he had to act. When he shared the thought with his friends Musa and Qasim, the three resolved to make a difference.
They looked for existing solutions but found none. What they aimed to do hadn’t been done in Pakistan before. They didn’t have any plan, just a passion to do something. Huzaifa set up a Facebook page, and the three put up their numbers, inviting people to donate excess food. The page went viral overnight. Next they knew Huzaifa, Musa and Qasim were driving around Lahore, collecting and distributing food to those in need.
Huzaifa’s mother suggested they call the movement RIZQ. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Our Core Belief

Sustaining the Dignity of Human

At the heart of all of Rizq’s movement is one fundamental belief that guides us: human life is inherently valuable.

It is the human being - fragile yet full of wonder - who stands at the center of every sacred text, every philosophical inquiry, and every scientific breakthrough. We continuously ask ourselves: What makes a human so profoundly important that the entire universe is designed to orbit around their existence?
Islam says God breathed His spirit into man (Quran, 32:9). Christianity believes God created humans on His image (Genesis 1:27) while Hinduism holds that all humans possess a divine essence, the Atman, which is part of the universal, all-encompassing reality, Brahman. Philosophy conceives man as a vessel of all potentialities, while the scientific explanation holds man as the origin of knowledge itself; inherently dignified by the virtue of being rational, moral beings.

Despite all the philosophical and theological schools of thought agreeing that the human life is sacred and has been created at the nature of Divine, humans are placed in the world of the material. A world where fear of scarcity distorts our virtues into vices. Where greed replaces generosity, and pride overshadows humility. This system of injustice strips humanity of its dignity and traps us in cycles of deprivation.

But Rizq believes in rising. Formed with the belief that in every being lies the power to rebuild, reclaim, and to rise toward their highest self. Our mission is to restore that lost dignity, because when people have the fundamental needs met, only then can they begin to dream, to create, and to fulfill their true potential.

Our Approach

How We Sustain Human Lives

From the beginning, Rizq’s approach has been unique focusing on two aspects: becoming economically sustainable while creating transformative impact. From a food based organisation, Rizq has now adapted a farm-to-fork approach, whereby we are now operating across the food chain through a mix of projects, programs and social business ventures in order to bring sustainable change at a grass-root level. We operate through two operational models: donations and social businesses. Every single one of our interventions is designed to build the capacity of beneficiaries in a dignified manner, while our social business model allows us to approach neglected areas and communities across the following operational areas:

Food and Nutrition
Food Access and Nutrition

We bridge the gap between quality nutrition and affordability, ensuring every individual has access to healthy, balanced meals without compromise.

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Agriculture & Livestock
Agriculture and Livestock

We empower small farmers with sustainable agricultural practices and provide essential inputs for innovative livestock management, enhancing food production while minimizing waste.

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Relief and Resilience
Relief and Resilience

We stand with communities during crises, providing timely relief and long-term solutions to help them rebuild stronger, healthier, and more resilient futures.

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Special Projects
Special Projects

We bridge the gap between quality nutrition and affordability, ensuring every individual has access to healthy, balanced meals without compromise.

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Youth, Education and Advocacy
Youth, Education and Advocacy

We amplify voices for change, advocating for sustainable policies and a better quality of life, while inspiring volunteers to take meaningful action.

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Research and Advancement
Research and Advancement

We drive research and technological advancements that contribute to a more sustainable, efficient, and equitable food system for the future.

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2015
2015

Initiation of Rizq

2016

Incubated in Social Innovation Lab at LUMS
Launched Rizqshaw: end-to-end food redistribution model

2016
2017
2017

Expansion into new programs like Rizq Youth RepublicStart of Rizq internships

2018

Top 20 Social Enterprises in South Asia: Recognized by Palladium & DFID

2018
2019
2019

Affiliation with Global Food Banking Network
Venturing into Social Enterprise Kitchens

2020

Continuation of Covid-19 relief activities through campaigns like "Stars Against Hunger" and "Ehsaas Karo"

2020
2021
2021

Became a part of Acument Network
Co-Founders of Rizq Trust received award from Government of Punjab for the services in Corona

2022

Nation-wide relief response as an aftermath of Floods.

2022
2023
2023

Kicktarted Sustainable Agriculture Division by launching programs like Kissan Dost.

2024

Rizq Khana was officially launched as a response to rampant urban food insecurity.

CEO Rizq represented the country at COP'29 in Baku.

2024
2025
2025

Rizq celebrated its 10th year anniversary

Rizq led Pakistan's first official delegation to the Social Business Day in Bangladesh.

Core Values

Values We Align By

Empowerment

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."

Alice Walker

Integrity

"Honesty saves you, even if you fear it"

Maula Ali

Sustainability

"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else willsave it."

Robert Swan

Compassion

"Whenever there is compassion in something, it adorns it, & when it is removed from something it disgraces it"

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Innovation

"There is only one thing stronger than all the armies of the world: and that is an idea whose time has come"

Victor Hugo

Benevolence

"The conqueror is regarded with awe; the wise man commands our respect; but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection."

William Dean Howells

Rizq Team

Meet the Team

Meet the talented and hardworking individuals who work around the clock to sustain human lives in Pakistan and beyond.

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How can You Help

Simple Steps to Make a Difference

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