“We work on the premise of empowering communities in a equal way”
Our Legacy
The core belief and aim of our founder, the late philanthropist, social worker and businessman, Mohamed Aly Rangoonwala was to provide a ‘service to humanity.’ Founded in 1967, the Rangoonwala Foundation has been doing exactly that for over five decades. We serve communities across the world – predominantly in the United Kingdom, Pakistan and India – by offering support to any person in need, regardless of race, colour, creed or religion. We believe that by giving individuals a hand up, not a handout we can help build their ability to be self-reliant over time.
A glimpse into our history
1963
VM Public School is established in Pakistan1967
Mohamad Aly Rangoonwala establishes a charitable trust in Karachi and names it the ZVMG Rangoonwala Trust1971
The trust supports the development of the Rangoonwala Community Centre, aiming to provide resources and services to underserved families and community groups1972
The VM Library and student centre is established in Pakistan1973
Mother and Child Care Centre is established in Pakistan1979
ZVM Rangoonwala Foundation is registered as a charity in the UK and grant-making within the UK commences1987
The Duke of Edinburgh programme is established in Pakistan & VM Art Gallery is established in Pakistan2003
The Rangoonwala Community Centre is established in Hyderbad, Pakistan & The Rangoonwala Foundation (India) Trust is established in Mumbai, India2004
The Umeed (health) and Utkarsh (education) programmes are established in India2005
The first of seven Rangoonwala Community Centres is established and opened by RF(I)T in India2006
The Banubai Physiotherapy Centre opens in Pakistan2009
The ZVM Rangoonwala Foundation expands its grants programme to make international donations outside of UK, Pakistan and India2010
The MA Rangoonwala Community Centre is established in Quetta, Pakistan2017
The disability charity MAITS is founded and established by the ZVM Rangoonwala Foundation & The Centre for Traditional Arts established in Pakistan with the help of the Prince’s Foundation2020
Art South Asia Project (ASAP) is founded and established by the ZVM Rangoonwala Foundation