Global Voices United Against Addiction: Highlights from the 6th Istanbul Initiative Summit 2025

Global Voices United Against Addiction: Highlights from the 6th Istanbul Initiative Summit 2025

Strengthening Global Collaboration in Addiction Prevention Highlights from the 6th Istanbul Initiative Summit, held in October 2025: Hosted by the Turkish Green Crescent, the Istanbul Initiative brings together distinguished NGOs working in addiction prevention from around the world. Listen to our members’ reflections on why being part of this community matters and how our work […]

The National Commission on the Rights of the Child- NCRC releases its report on “Preventing Drug Use in Educational Institutions: A Child’s Rights Based Framework for Pakistan”

“KKAWF’s Participation in NCRC Consultation on Preventing Drug Use in Educational Institutions” The National Commission on the Rights of the Child released its report on Preventing Drug Use in Educational Institutions in Pakistan in August 2025. The report is based on National consultations held in Islamabad at which Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation -KKAWF was […]

Root Causes of Youth Drug Abuse in Pakistan

Root Causes of Youth Drug Abuse in Pakistan

Fighting the Drug Menace: Cristina Afridi’s Mission to Protect Pakistan’s Youth   Drug abuse is a growing crisis across the world—one that is destroying futures, breaking families, and overwhelming our health systems. In this exclusive interview with Margalla Tribune, we speak with Cristina von Sperling Afridi, Chairperson of the Kareem Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation (KKAWF), […]

“Drug Abuse Crisis in Pakistani Youth | MT Out Loud Podcast with Cristina Afridi & Aliya Agha” Cristina von Sperling Afridi, Chairperson of the Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation (KKAWF), opens up about the powerful story behind the foundation in an insightful episode of the MT Out Loud podcast. What started as a deeply personal […]

A Thoughtful Exchange: Cristina von Sperling Afridi Discusses Her Vision for KKAWF

A Thoughtful Exchange: Cristina von Sperling Afridi Discusses Her Vision for KKAWF

In Conversation with Cristina von Sperling Afridi: A Visionary Voice Behind KkAWF Dianova Connects: Who is Cristina von Sperling Afridi? Cristina von Sperling Afridi: Cristina is a Brazilian national who has made Pakistan her home for the past 26 years. Based in Islamabad, she studied Arts at the Accademia di Belli Arti Pietro Vannucci and the […]

Empowering Educators: KKAWF and OGDCL Conduct Life Skills and Drug Prevention Training in Skardu

Empowering Educators: KKAWF and OGDCL Conduct Life Skills and Drug Prevention Training in Skardu

Building Resilient Classrooms: Teacher Training on Life Skills, Drug Prevention, and Mental Health in Gilgit-Baltistan KKAWF in collaboration with OGDCL conducted teacher training in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan from 23rd to 30th April  2025. The Department of Education Skardu facilitated KKAWF  by providing the venue, the teachers and the support.   The Hum Saath Hain , life skills, […]

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