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 […]
Save Tomorrow 09 – Run & Walk KKAWF is going to celebrate International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event observed every year to remember those who have lost their lives to overdose and to raise awareness about the importance of drug prevention and recovery. To mark this important day, KKAWF is organizing the 9th edition […]
“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 […]
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 […]
CND 68th session Vienna
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 […]
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, […]
68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) 2025 Vienna, Austria The 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) was held from March 10 to 14, 2025, in Vienna, Austria, focusing on international drug control policies. Key highlights included UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly’s remarks about the rise of synthetic drugs and […]
KEEP KORANG CLEAN Plus 2025 SATURDAY, 8th FEBRUARY 2025 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/npyL8HkfbMysN7iPA The pollution of Korang River 22 kms in length is of continuing concern as it flows into Rawal Lake, it is contaminated by effluent from abbadis and factories without septic tanks along its course. The water principal in Rawal Lake is the source […]
