| Bacha Khan Trust | |
| Type: | Non-governmental organization |
| Purpose: | Promotion of peace, nonviolence, and social justice |
| Headquarters: | Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Leader Title: | Chairperson |
| Parent Organization: | Awami National Party |
| Website: | bachakhantrust.org |
The Bacha Khan Trust is a non-profit organization based in Pakistan that is dedicated to promoting the legacy and teachings of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Bacha Khan.[1]
The Bacha Khan Trust aims to continue its mission of promoting peace, nonviolence, and social justice.[2] [3] [4]
The organization operates several schools and colleges in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan as well as in Afghanistan.[5] [6] It also provides vocational training to women and supports community development projects, such as constructing roads and water supply systems.[7] [8]
The Bacha Khan Trust has been recognized for its work by several international organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme, which awarded it the "N-Peace Award" in 2015 for its efforts to promote peace and gender equality in Pakistan.