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MJSF recognised for charitable efforts by Danish Embassy

May 22, 2018

Karachi: The Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation (MJSF), a not-for-profit organization working in the fields of education, healthcare, disaster relief and sustainable social development has been recognized for its charitable efforts by the Royal Danish Embassy. To mark the occasion, a shield was presented to Ali Charanya, Chief Operating Officer (COO) - MJSF by H.E. Rolf Michael Holmboe - Danish Ambassador to Pakistan.

Founded in 2003, the foundation is a major donor to philanthropic causes in Pakistan. MJSF has partnered with international organizations including the United Nations, World Wildlife Fund, UN Habitat for Humanity, Oxfam, World Food Authority, Disaster Management Authority etc. Focused on long-term sustainable projects, the organization has established the JS Academy for the Hearing Impaired, a center for Autism and is inaugurating a state of the art hospital at Sehwan Sharif, Sindh.

Speaking at the occasion, the Ambassador of Denmark, H.E. Rolf Holmboe stated, “MJSF is a shining example of true corporate social responsibility. I am very pleased that a major business conglomerate such as JS has undertaken such a major philanthropic venture. JS Group has set a high benchmark and I hope that other large corporates will do the same and engage in making their country a better place for all”.***