History

In 1985 a group of professionals, working abroad and in Pakistan, conceived the plan of setting up an institution to serve the under privileged people of Sindh, in particular, and Pakistan as well as the developing world in general, in the fields of education, healthcare and social welfare. The implementation of their dreams was realized in the formation of Isra Islamic Foundation (Guarantee) Limited and launching of two projects, Education-Health complex in Hyderabad and Blindness Prevention Program in the developing world. The former project has culminated in Isra University Campus and the latter has spread to 35 countries in Asia and Africa.

Recognition

The activities and attainments of Isra Islamic Foundation have been recognized and appreciated by a number of national and international organizations and people holding high government positions. Several heads of states and ambassadors have visited the International Eye Camps and Hospitals. These projects were well covered by media and won goodwill for Pakistan. Institute of the Overseas Pakistanis presented an Award of Service for initiating a massive program of blindness prevention in Pakistan and in developing Muslim countries. In the international arena, the Pan-Arab Council of Ophthalmology and Saudi Ophthalmic Society have recognized the services rendered by Isra Blindness Prevention Program.