About Angel’s Home Welfare Organization (AHWO)
A Compassionate Social Welfare Center in Pakistan
Angel’s Home Welfare Organization (AHWO) is a registered welfare organization in Pakistan under the Social Welfare Department, Government of Pakistan (Registration No: DSW/Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/5309). Based in Peshawar, AHWO is a dedicated non-governmental organization in Pakistan that provides care, protection, and rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities and those from marginalized communities.
Since its inception, AHWO has been a beacon of hope—committed to restoring dignity, respect, and basic life necessities to the most vulnerable members of our society.
Our Founders
Baji Maryam – Angel of Mercy
Maria Anna Bugeja, affectionately known as Baji Maryam, is a lay missionary from Malta who founded Angel’s Home on July 9, 2022. With nearly 50 years of humanitarian work in Pakistan, her unwavering compassion has impacted thousands of lives. She has tirelessly served women prisoners, children, and individuals suffering in silence, often rescuing them from unjust confinement and reuniting them with their families.
From Punjab to Sindh to KPK, her legacy is embedded in advocacy against violence, support for the oppressed, and the establishment of shelter homes for women facing systemic abuse. Baji Maryam is a humble visionary whose selfless acts laid the foundation for one of the most impactful NGOs in Pakistan.
Morris Khurshid – Driving Social Change
Morris Khurshid, a renowned social activist, co-founded Angel’s Home to extend support to children with disabilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. With over 20 years of leadership experience at Dar ul Sukun, his commitment to social welfare centers in Pakistan is unmatched. Guided by the teachings of Father Otto Postma and inspired by Sr. Gertrude Lemmens and Sr. Ruth Lewis, Morris has dedicated his life to service, advocacy, and dignity for all.
His work with UNHCR and Catholic Social Services, along with his extensive academic background in social work, solidifies his role as a pillar of strength for AHWO.
Mission:
To build a just and inclusive society where all marginalized individuals are served, protected, and empowered with love, dignity, and devotion.
Vision:
We envision a world without discrimination and prejudice where every individual is being treated with dignity and respect along with the provision of basic life necessities and right opportunities as per unique individual needs.
Values:
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Commitment
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Care
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Devotion
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Transparency
Objectives
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Provide basic needs, healthcare, education, and skills to marginalized and high-risk individuals
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Arrange safe, physical support for daily life activities of people with disabilities.
Offer professional counseling and therapy for mental well-being.
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Conduct awareness campaigns, workshops, and seminars to promote social change.
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Rehabilitate PWDs (Persons With Disabilities), trauma victims, addicts, and the elderly to help them regain productivity.
Build the capacity of caregivers, professionals, and family members.
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Advocate for the removal of myths, abuse, and social barriers affecting women, addicts, and other vulnerable populations.
Angel's Home is committed to not only be a care centre but a ray of hope and the beginning of right efforts in the right direction.