About Us

In 1988 when the literate, book lovers and socially active peoples got together and realizing the problems of the area especially of youths, initiated an step for mobilizing youths for social; cultural and literary activities. As a first activity a Library in the name of a renowned sufi poet of Sindh “Bhai Chenrai SAMI” was established in August 1988. This energetic group strove for social, cultural and literary awareness as well as community mobilization for development of the poor, marginalized and ignorant masses of this backward area. The experience of this small initiative convinced the group to take up more integrated and participatory approach to cherish their goal of common good. Resultantly a more focused development organization came into being in name of Sami Samaj Sujag Sangat (SSSS) Umerkot on 24.03.1989 Now it is renamed as SAMI FOUNDATION. The motto, as given in name of the organization, was to raise awareness in society to enable people lead social change according to their own needs for their sustainable development. The organization was registered in 1993 with Social Welfare Department under Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration & Control) Ordinance 1961. The organization has acquired certification from Pakistan Center for Philanthropy (PCP) through comprehensive pr