🌿 Kashmir Welfare Impact in Hattian Bala
Hattian Bala’s scenic valleys near Jhelum River and Chikar Lake were heavily affected by past earthquakes. With your help, KWF has rebuilt homes, restored livelihoods, and extended clean water and healthcare to local families.
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💚 Poverty in Hattian Bala
Sitting in the earthquake belt, Hattian Bala has families still living in weak or temporary structures. Heavy rains and landslides around lake areas can wipe out access in minutes. For poor households, one road closure can mean no work, no medicine, no food.
Your donation strengthens our emergency response here — so we can deliver food, blankets and medical help fast to the worst-hit mohallas.
“The believers, in their compassion and mercy, are like one body.”
— Bukhari & Muslim
🍚 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 & HopeKeep 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.
🚑 Donate NowHadith 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⛰️ Hattian Bala District – Area Profile
Hattian Bala District, nestled in the northern reaches of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, is a land of steep mountains, dense forests, and breathtaking valleys. Formed after separation from Muzaffarabad in 2009, it is home to resilient communities who continue to rebuild after the devastating 2005 earthquake. The district is known for its scenic Leepa Valley and rich biodiversity.
📍 Location & Demographics
- Northern AJK — borders Muzaffarabad and Kupwara (India)
- Area: ~950 km²
- Population (2017): ~280,000
- Headquarters: Hattian Bala Town
- Tehsils: Hattian Bala, Chikkar, Leepa
- Languages: Pahari, Urdu, Kashmiri, Gojri
🌄 Geography & Climate
- Mountainous terrain within the Pir Panjal range
- Elevation: 1,000 – 3,200 m
- Cold winters with heavy snow in Leepa Valley
- Moderate rainfall, prone to landslides
- Rich forests and freshwater springs
🏛️ History & Administration
Once part of Muzaffarabad District, Hattian Bala became a separate administrative unit in 2009. It bore severe losses in the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, which reshaped much of its infrastructure. Since then, reconstruction and rural development projects have been ongoing to support affected families.
📚 Education & Development
Despite limited resources, literacy rates are improving, particularly among younger generations. Roads linking Chikkar and Leepa Valley are vital lifelines but remain vulnerable to landslides. Agriculture, forestry, and remittances form the backbone of local livelihoods.
⚠️ Challenges Facing Hattian Bala District
The district’s remote terrain, seismic activity, and harsh winters make survival and development extremely challenging for its people.
Earthquake Vulnerability
Still recovering from 2005’s devastation; many homes remain fragile against future tremors.
Winter Isolation
Heavy snowfall blocks mountain passes, isolating communities in Leepa and upper valleys for months.
Landslides & Road Damage
Frequent landslides disrupt transport and delay aid during rainy seasons.
Healthcare Limitations
Few health centres are equipped to serve remote mountain areas; access to doctors is minimal.
Deforestation
Logging and land clearing for agriculture are threatening the region’s forests and water balance.
🌍 Quick Facts
| Indicator | Details |
|---|---|
| District Established | 2009 (from Muzaffarabad) |
| Administrative Division | Muzaffarabad Division, AJK |
| Headquarters | Hattian Bala |
| Area | ≈ 950 km² |
| Population (2017) | ≈ 280,000 |
| Tehsils | Hattian Bala, Chikkar, Leepa |
| Main Languages | Pahari, Urdu, Kashmiri |
| Elevation | 1,000 – 3,200 m |
| Climate | Cold winters, moderate rainfall, frequent snow |
💚 Why Support Hattian Bala
Supporting Hattian Bala means helping earthquake-affected families, restoring mountain forests, and ensuring access to healthcare in one of AJK’s most isolated yet beautiful regions. Together, we can bring hope where nature’s tests are hardest.
🕋 Dua & Community Spirit for Hattian Bala
The people of Hattian Bala 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 Hattian Bala
Your Sadaqah, Zakat and ongoing support help us reach the most vulnerable families in Hattian Bala 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.
