🌿 Kashmir Welfare Impact in Kotli
As one of Azad Kashmir’s most populous regions, Kotli has benefited from major education, healthcare, and reforestation drives — improving livelihoods for thousands of families across both town and countryside.
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💚 Poverty in Kotli
Kotli is growing fast, but not everyone is growing with it. Large families, low incomes, and rising costs of food and education leave many households struggling. Some areas also face water scarcity in summer, adding to the burden on women and children.
Your gift helps us support widows, keep children in school, and run community projects that reduce long-term poverty across Kotli’s towns and villages.
“Sadaqah never decreases wealth.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (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💧 Kotli District – Area Profile
Kotli District, the most populous region of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, lies between Mirpur and Sudhanoti. Once a quiet agricultural zone, it has rapidly transformed into a commercial and educational centre supported by strong diaspora ties — especially from the UK and Middle East. Despite progress, unplanned urban growth, deforestation and flooding remain major challenges.
📍 Location & Demographics
- South-eastern Azad Kashmir, bordering Mirpur & Indian Rajouri
- Area: ~1,862 km²
- Population (2017): ~770,000
- Headquarters: Kotli City
- Tehsils: Kotli, Fatehpur, Khuiratta, Nakyal, Sehnsa, Charhoi
- Languages: Pahari, Gojri, Urdu, Hindko
🌄 Geography & Climate
- Hilly terrain with forested ridges and fertile plains
- Elevation: 600 – 1,900 m
- Subtropical climate — hot summers, cool winters
- Receives heavy rainfall during monsoon season
- Hydropower & small dams support irrigation and energy
🏛️ History & Administration
Kotli’s history traces back to the Dogra era when it was a regional trading town. Post-1947, it became one of AJK’s key administrative hubs and home to a large portion of the Kashmiri diaspora abroad. It remains a centre for remittances, small industries and cross-border trade links.
📚 Education & Development
The district has strong educational infrastructure, including the University of Kotli and several colleges. Remittances from overseas Kashmiris have supported the construction of schools, mosques and clinics. However, water management, waste disposal and road safety remain key urban challenges.
⚠️ Challenges Facing Kotli District
Rapid expansion and environmental degradation have put pressure on resources — especially water and arable land.
Monsoon Flooding
Heavy rainfall causes flash floods, damaging crops, bridges and homes in low-lying valleys.
Deforestation
Rapid urbanisation and logging are reducing natural forest cover, leading to erosion.
Traffic & Urban Pressure
Kotli city faces congestion and poor drainage due to unplanned growth and limited public transport.
Water Supply
Demand for water exceeds supply, especially in summer when local reservoirs run low.
Healthcare Access
Hospitals are overburdened, and rural areas lack well-equipped facilities.
🌍 Quick Facts
| Indicator | Details |
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| District Established | Pre-1947 (expanded post-division) |
| Administrative Division | Mirpur Division, AJK |
| Headquarters | Kotli City |
| Area | ≈ 1,862 km² |
| Population (2017) | ≈ 770,000 |
| Tehsils | Kotli, Fatehpur, Khuiratta, Nakyal, Sehnsa, Charhoi |
| Main Languages | Pahari, Urdu, Gojri |
| Elevation | 600 – 1,900 m |
| Climate | Subtropical; hot summers, heavy monsoon rains |
💚 Why Support Kotli
Supporting Kotli means strengthening the largest population hub of Azad Kashmir. Your help can restore forests, improve flood protection, and support schools and clinics — uplifting a district that drives much of the region’s growth.
🕋 Dua & Community Spirit for Kotli
The people of Kotli 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 Kotli
Your Sadaqah, Zakat and ongoing support help us reach the most vulnerable families in Kotli 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.
