Healing beginswith hope
Umeed Pak facilitates life-changing medical care, reconstructive surgery, and compassionate support to survivors of acid attacks across Pakistan.
~200
attacks per year in Pakistan
80%
of survivors are women
30-40
surgeries needed per survivor
17-30
age range most at risk
Our Mission
Building pathways toward healing
Pakistan has one of the highest rates of acid attacks in the world. Although legal reforms have reduced reported cases, under-reporting remains widespread, and many survivors still lack access to long-term surgery, rehabilitation, and justice.
Umeed Pak works with physicians and community partners to build dignified, survivor-centered pathways toward healing, resilience, and renewed hope.
Read Our Full Story“Umeed” means hope. Every survivor deserves the chance to heal—not just physically, but wholly.
The Crisis
Understanding acid attacks in Pakistan
The numbers tell a devastating story—but behind each statistic is a person whose life can be transformed with proper care and support.
9,340+
People in Pakistan were victims of acid attacks between 1994 and 2018.
Punjab
Over half of all reported cases occur in Punjab, with a hotspot in South Punjab.
400
Women may experience acid attacks each year—many never reported.
Our Team
Medical expertise meets compassion
Noor Chughtai
Founder
Pakistani-American medical student and researcher committed to improving care for acid attack survivors.
Fahad Siddiqui, DO
Medical Advisor
Dermatologist with specialized training in skin cancer surgery and advanced facial reconstruction.
Dr. Munawar Nadeem
Pakistan Surgical Partner
Senior consultant general surgeon with over 30 years of experience in Pakistan.
Syed Nasir Ali Gilani
Attorney
Senior Corporate Partner at Zafar & Associates LLP with extensive experience in constitutional law, corporate governance, and legal advocacy.
Every survivor deserves hope
Your support provides life-changing surgeries, rehabilitation, and a pathway to healing for acid attack survivors in Pakistan.
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