🌿 Kashmir Welfare Impact in Mirpur
Mirpur District — often called the “Heart of the Diaspora” — has seen impactful progress through your support. From education and health initiatives to emergency relief and tree planting, our ongoing efforts are helping thousands of families across both urban centres and surrounding rural villages.
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💚 Poverty in Mirpur
Mirpur is often linked to the UK diaspora, but not every family here receives remittances. There are still pockets of urban poor, resettled families around Mangla, and widows with no steady income. Rising rents and food prices keep many households on the edge.
Your donation helps us identify and support those hidden families — providing food, education aid and medical support right here in Mirpur.
“The upper hand is better than the lower hand.”
— Bukhari
Keep the Kashmir Ambulance Running
Our ambulance operates daily — saving lives from road accidents, remote villages, and mountain emergencies. The running cost is £10 per day or £300 per month. Your help keeps it active for those who have nowhere else to turn.
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🍚 Meals of Mercy
Provide hot meals, food packs, and clean water to struggling families in Kashmir.
Your donation helps fight hunger and ensure no one sleeps hungry tonight.
£100 Feeds a Small Village.
Donate a Hot Meal Today
❤️ Medical Projects
Deliver free healthcare, medicines, and emergency treatments to remote Kashmiri communities.
Sponsor life-saving medical camps and provide care where it’s needed most.
£10 sponsors one life-saving treatment.
Give Life-Saving Treatment
✨ Empower Lives
Support widows, orphans, and youth through education, sewing machines, and livelihood grants.
Your generosity helps families break the cycle of poverty for good.
£60 helps a woman start her own business.
Empower a Family
🚑 Emergency Relief
Provide urgent food, shelter, and medical aid to victims of floods, earthquakes, and conflict in Kashmir.
Your donation brings hope when disaster strikes.
£40 provides a family with an emergency food pack.
Send Urgent Relief Now
🌿 Green Kashmir
Plant trees, restore ecosystems, and protect wildlife while creating sustainable livelihoods.
Join our climate action projects that fight poverty and deforestation in Kashmir.
£10 plants and maintains two trees.
Rebuild Green Kashmir
🧣 Winter Project
Help families survive freezing temperatures in Azad Kashmir by providing blankets, heaters, and food supplies.
Protect vulnerable children and the elderly from extreme cold.
£60 keeps one family warm this winter.
Provide Warmth & HopeHadith on Charity
“Charity does not decrease wealth. No one forgives another except that Allah increases his honour, and no one humbles himself for the sake of Allah except that Allah raises his status.”
— Sahih Muslim (2588)
Zakat in Kashmir
Fulfil your Islamic duty by giving Zakat through Kashmir Welfare Foundation.
Your donation provides food, shelter, and education to families in need across Azad Kashmir.
Donate ZakatSadaqah
Your Sadaqah in Kashmir provides food, water, and healthcare to vulnerable families.
Each act of kindness brings comfort, relief, and ongoing blessings.
Donate SadaqahSadaqah Jariyah
Support Sadaqah Jariyah projects — wells, schools, orphan homes, and mosques.
Earn continuous reward as your gift benefits generations.
Donate Sadaqah JariyahLillah
Give Lillah to help build and maintain mosques and community centres in Kashmir.
Your contribution strengthens faith and serves worshippers in local villages.
Donate LillahRiba / Interest
Donate unwanted interest (Riba) funds to charitable projects in Kashmir.
We use these for poverty relief, healthcare, and community improvement.
Donate RibaAqeeqah
Celebrate your child’s birth by performing Aqeeqah in Kashmir.
Your gift provides fresh meat and meals to orphans, widows, and struggling families.
Perform AqeeqahKaffarah
Fulfil your Kaffarah by feeding the poor and supporting widows across Kashmir.
Your compassion helps those in need and fulfils your religious duty.
Pay KaffarahWaqf
Create a legacy through Waqf projects — fund schools, mosques, or healthcare centres.
Leave a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come.
Establish Waqf⚡ Mirpur District – Area Profile
Mirpur District, often called the “City of Dams,” lies in the south of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. It is the economic powerhouse of the region, shaped by the construction of the Mangla Dam in the 1960s — a project that displaced thousands but transformed Pakistan’s energy and irrigation system. Today, Mirpur thrives through its vast UK-based Kashmiri diaspora and industrial growth.
📍 Location & Demographics
- Southern AJK — borders Punjab (Jhelum & Bhimber)
- Area: ~1,010 km²
- Population (2017): ~460,000
- Headquarters: Mirpur City
- Tehsils: Mirpur, Dadyal, Islamgarh
- Languages: Pahari, Potohari, Urdu, Punjabi
🌊 Geography & Climate
- Low-lying plains and hill ridges surrounding Mangla Lake
- Elevation: 450 – 900 m
- Subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters
- Rainfall ~1,000 mm annually
- Rich in fishery, agriculture, and hydropower potential
🏛️ History & Administration
Mirpur’s history is deeply tied to the Mangla Dam, completed in 1967, which submerged old Mirpur City. The resettlement led to one of the largest Kashmiri migrations to Britain, particularly to cities like Birmingham, Luton, and Bradford. Today, Mirpur remains a symbol of resilience — a blend of old traditions and modern progress.
📚 Education & Development
Mirpur is among AJK’s most developed districts with universities, colleges, and technical institutes. The Mangla and Khari hydropower stations contribute to the national grid, while the local economy thrives on diaspora remittances, construction, and trade. Yet, rural areas still lag behind in clean water, housing, and healthcare access.
⚠️ Challenges Facing Mirpur District
Urban growth and environmental stress have created new challenges for Mirpur’s residents — especially those in dam-affected zones.
Displacement Impact
Thousands of families displaced by the Mangla Dam still face housing and land compensation issues.
Water Shortages
Despite being near Mangla Lake, many areas lack reliable drinking water supply systems.
Urban Pressure
Rapid population growth strains sewage systems and waste management in Mirpur City.
Heat & Drought
High summer temperatures and deforestation cause water evaporation and crop loss.
Environmental Degradation
Industrial and construction expansion threaten Mangla Lake’s natural ecosystem.
🌍 Quick Facts
| Indicator | Details |
|---|---|
| District Established | Pre-1947, modernised post-1960 |
| Administrative Division | Mirpur Division, AJK |
| Headquarters | Mirpur City |
| Area | ≈ 1,010 km² |
| Population (2017) | ≈ 460,000 |
| Tehsils | Mirpur, Dadyal, Islamgarh |
| Main Languages | Pahari, Potohari, Urdu |
| Elevation | 450 – 900 m |
| Climate | Hot summers, mild winters, moderate rainfall |
💚 Why Support Mirpur
Supporting Mirpur means helping rebuild lives affected by displacement, ensuring clean water, and preserving the Mangla Lake ecosystem. Your contributions empower families, strengthen communities, and protect the heritage of this vital Kashmiri district.
Ambulance Operating Daily in This District
Our Kashmir Welfare Foundation ambulance is currently active in this region — transporting patients, supporting hospitals, and reaching remote mountain communities where emergency care is scarce.
💚 Support the Mission🕋 Dua & Community Spirit for Mirpur
The people of Mirpur are resilient and generous, yet many still face seasonal hardship. We invite you to make dua for the families we serve, for our field teams, and for those who donate from the UK and abroad.
“Whoever relieves a believer’s hardship of this world, Allah will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection.” — Sahih Muslim
🤲 Together We Rebuild Hope in Mirpur
Your Sadaqah, Zakat and ongoing support help us reach the most vulnerable families in Mirpur District, AJK — providing food, healthcare, education and clean water.
🏞️ Explore the Districts of Azad Kashmir
Each district of Azad Jammu & Kashmir tells a story — from the serene mountain valleys of Neelum to the vibrant lakes of Mirpur. Click a district to explore its landscapes, heritage, and community initiatives.
