Backing Interventions With Research
Research and Policy
Through its Research and Policy division, Rizq is re-envisioning the future of Pakistan through evidence-driven interventions. Rizq aims to translate our research into actionable knowledge and social business solutions that can make a real difference in the world.
Problem Statement
What is the Challenge?
Water-Energy-Food(WEF) nexus is a critical area of concern globally, yet remains largely under-researched in Pakistan and this part of the world. Millions are suffering from food and water related illnesses, and the number continues to rise. The issues encompassing WEF nexus have evolved more than an environmental concern into a global humanitarian crisis.
2+ billion
people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water [UN water]
690 million
people suffering from chronic hunger [FAO]
250,000+ per-year
deaths predicted due to climate challenges (WHO)
Our Aim
What Do We Aim to Achieve??
At Rizq, we believe in the transformative power of research to address complex societal challenges. Our Research and policy division is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research in the food-water-energy nexus to provide sustainable and climate-smart solutions for the future of our sustenance systems. Our mission is to translate our research into actionable knowledge and social business solutions that can make a real difference in the world.
Our Work
What Do We Do?
We transform data into policy, and policy into social business solutions that are climate-smart, scalable, and designed to serve future generations.
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Featured Blogs
Rizq is leading research-backed innovations across the water-energy-food nexus to solve pressing global challenges while leading global conversations.
Rizq Scholarship Fund: MOU Signed With LUMS to Fund Education of Deserving Students
On Monday, 18th May, 2026, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Rizq and Lahore University of Management Sciences…
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Rizq Co-hosts Annual Climate Policy Dialogue 2.0 at Ghazi University
On 12th May 2026, policymakers, academics, researchers and development practitioners gathered at Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan for the Annual…
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Rizq Turns 10: Celebrating A Decade of Impact
Rizq completed a decade of operations in April, 2025. Starting off as a student initiative in 2015 to rechannelise excess…
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Ramadan 2026: How Rizq Successfully Led Pakistan’s Largest Dastarkhwan Network
Lasting from February to March, Rizq organized its largest ever Ramadan campaign, mobilising youth in 53 cities all across Pakistan,…
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UNODC, Rizq and Yunus Centre at AIT Launch Social Enterprise Development Leadership Program
In a first-of-its-kind initiative for Pakistan, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Rizq, and the Yunus Centre…
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RizqIt: Your Change Becomes Someone’s Lunch
RizqIt: Your Change Becomes Someone’s Lunch The answers to the most pressing global problems often lie in the simplest of…
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Other Divisions
Rizq is working across a range of divisions through multiple programs and social businesses. Take a look at our other divisions.
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 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
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
We bridge the gap between quality nutrition and affordability, ensuring every individual has access to healthy, balanced meals without compromise.
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Education, Advocacy and Volunteering
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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Rizq not only believes in actions, but in bringing forth meaningful change in systems. Every intervention and project is backed with evidence and data, making them more impactful.