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ACD
Empowering Community
Registered non-profit · Serving rural Sindh

Education, inclusion
and opportunity
for rural Sindh.

Action for Community Development works with the families others overlook — skills development, disability inclusion, out-of-school children, formal education support and emergency relief across Khairpur Nathan Shah, Mehar and Dadu district.

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10,000+

People Reached

6,340

Skilled Youth

80%

Women & Girls

Students learning modern tech skills at an ACD training centre
Funded & Supported by
24 government-funded projects
Registered under
Category A · SN-4688102069793366
Accredited with
NAVTTC · STEVTA · TTB · SBTE
Our Work

Nine connected areas of work, one community mission

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Skills Development & Vocational TrainingSkills & Livelihoods

Skills Development & Vocational Training

Accredited technical, vocational, digital and AI training through two ACD VTTIs in Dadu district.

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Disability Inclusion & Assistive SupportInclusion

Disability Inclusion & Assistive Support

Survey-led inclusion, assistive devices and accessible learning for persons with disabilities in Mehar and K.N. Shah.

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Non-Formal EducationAALTP · 2024–2029

Non-Formal Education

Two community learning centres providing flexible education in partnership with the Sindh Education Foundation.

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Formal EducationSchools

Formal Education

Three registered ACD Educational Academies delivering Pre-Grade to Class X education in Sindh.

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Higher Education ScholarshipsHigher Education

Higher Education Scholarships

Graduate study support through an academic partnership with the University of Sindh, Jamshoro.

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Sports & Youth DevelopmentYouth

Sports & Youth Development

Practical skills and youth development delivered with the Government of Sindh's Sports & Youth Affairs Department.

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Verified 2026 profile

Impact built over years of local work

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24

Government-funded projects since 2015

7

Education and training institutions

279

Assistive devices delivered in 2026

Courses Offered

Six career-ready programs. Zero fees.

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01
NAVTTC Certified

Digital Marketing & Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Learn to grow brands online — from keyword research and on-page SEO to Google Ads, Meta Ads, analytics and content strategy.

  • SEO fundamentals
  • Google & Meta Ads
  • Analytics & reporting
  • Content strategy
Duration: 3 Months
Qualification: Intermediate
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02
NAVTTC Certified

Graphic Design & Video Editing

Master the visual craft with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects — build a portfolio ready for real clients.

  • Photoshop & Illustrator
  • Premiere Pro
  • Motion graphics
  • Portfolio building
Duration: 3 Months
Qualification: Intermediate
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03
NAVTTC Certified

AI Financial Analyst with Power BI

Combine financial acumen with modern AI and Power BI to build dashboards, forecasts and decision-ready insights.

  • Power BI dashboards
  • Financial modeling
  • AI-driven insights
  • DAX & data prep
Duration: 3 Months
Qualification: B.Com, BBA, MBA, M.Com, BS IT, BS AI, BS Mathematics, BS Physics, CA-Inter, ICMA, PIPFA or equivalent 16 years education
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04
NAVTTC Certified

AI for Everyone

A friendly introduction to Artificial Intelligence — prompt engineering, using AI tools productively, and understanding what AI can and can't do.

  • ChatGPT & Gemini
  • Prompt engineering
  • AI for productivity
  • Ethics & safety
Duration: 3 Months
Qualification: Intermediate
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05
NAVTTC Certified

AI Powered e-Commerce

Launch and scale an online store using Shopify, Amazon and Daraz — with AI for product research, listings, ads and customer service.

  • Shopify & Daraz
  • Amazon FBA basics
  • AI product research
  • Ad campaigns
Duration: 3 Months
Qualification: Intermediate
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06
NAVTTC Certified

Earning Money Through Freelancing

Turn your skills into income — profile optimization, proposal writing, client communication and payment workflows on Fiverr and Upwork.

  • Fiverr & Upwork
  • Winning proposals
  • Client management
  • Payments & taxes
Duration: 3 Months
Qualification: Intermediate
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Why Join ACD?

A launchpad for the next generation of Sindh

Free Professional Training

100% funded courses — no fees, ever.

NAVTTC Certified

Government-recognized certification on completion.

Expert Trainers

Industry practitioners with real-world experience.

Hands-on Learning

Project-based labs, not just lectures.

Freelancing & Jobs

Placement guidance and freelance onboarding.

Modern Digital & AI Skills

Curriculum built for tomorrow's economy.

In Memory of Haji Qurban Ali Khooharo

Building skills. Brightening futures. Empowering lives.

Founded after the 2010 floods in District Dadu, ACD is a non-political, non-sectarian and non-profit voluntary organization building equitable access to education, skills, inclusion and livelihoods across Sindh.

  • 7 education and training institutions
  • 24 government-funded projects since 2015
  • 279 assistive devices delivered in 2026
  • 13 institutional partners and forums
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