I-LAP US About I-LAP – Interfaith League Against Poverty (I-LAP)

About I-LAP

Interfaith League Against Poverty (I-LAP), established in 2004 and registered under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies Ordinance of 1961, is a non-profit organization headquartered in Islamabad with an international chapter in Louisville, Kentucky, USA (I-LAP-US), connecting believers across borders.

I-LAP-PAK operates across forty districts in Pakistan’s four provinces, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Baluchistan.

A non-partisan citizen initiative, I-LAP empowers marginalized communities regardless of faith, caste, or creed—strengthening them economically while highlighting the importance of peace, and promoting religious tolerance, and mutual respect among all faiths for peaceful coexistence in daily life. Guided by the motto “The more we sweat in peace, the less we bleed in war,” I-LAP emphasizes proactive peacemaking.

Recognized by the Pakistan Center for Philanthropy (PCP) for excellence in governance, financial management, and program delivery, I-LAP is also a proud member of the International Network of Museums for Peace, Netherlands and the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Islamabad (WCCI).

Mission

To play a vital role in creating awareness among citizens about the importance of interfaith harmony, peace, tolerance and respect for all on the basis of humanity and develop a sense of belonging among the people.

Vision

To create a new generation of peace workers, peace defenders and peace negotiators towards catalyzing positive change in the community for prevention of conflicts and promotion and sustenance of peace in the multi-ethnic, multi cultural Pakistan.