Social Welfare and Bait ul Maal (SWBM) is a government department in Pakistan that is responsible for providing social welfare services to the poor and the needy. The department was established in 1960 and has since provided assistance to millions of people across the country.

SWBM provides a wide range of services, including:

• Financial assistance to poor families
• Food aid to the hungry
• Shelter for the homeless
• Medical care for the sick
• Education for the underprivileged
• Vocational training for the unemployed
• Disaster relief

SWBM is funded by the government of Pakistan and by donations from individuals and organizations. The department is committed to providing quality services to the people of Pakistan and to helping them live a better life.

Here are some of the specific programs and initiatives that SWBM offers:

• Individual Financial Assistance (IFA): This program provides financial assistance to poor families to meet their basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter.
• Quaid-e-Azam Relief Fund (QARF): This fund provides financial assistance to families affected by natural disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, and droughts.
• Benazir Income Support Program (BISP): This program provides financial assistance to poor households, with a focus on women.
• National Social Protection Programme (NSPP): This program provides a range of social protection services, such as cash transfers, food security, and education support.
• Women Empowerment Centers: These centers provide training and support to women, helping them to improve their skills and livelihoods.
• Skill Development Centers: These centers provide training to young people, helping them to find jobs.
• Old Homes: These homes provide care and support to the elderly.
• Shelter Homes: These homes provide care and support to orphans and abandoned children.

SWBM is a vital part of the Pakistani social safety net. The department’s programs and initiatives help millions of people each year to meet their basic needs and to improve their lives.