Punjab Child Protection Bureau Rescues 80,000+ Chi...

Summary

• Protecting children is not only a responsibility of the Government—it is a collective duty that defines the strength and compassion of our society.” *Overall Impact & 3-Year Performance:* According to official data, CPWB has so far *rescued over 80,000+ children*, with *1,200+ children currently in care* and operations now expanded to *17 districts* (Kasur, Rawalpindi, Multan, Sialkot, Faisalabad, RY Khan, Bahawalpur, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Lahore, Rajanpur, Attock, Hafizabad, Muzaffargarh, DG Khan, TT Singh, Sargodha).
• *3-Year Progress Overview:* – Helpline 1121 Calls Responded: *18,790* – Children Received: *16,816* – Abandoned Infants Rescued: *124* – Infants Given in Foster Care / Adoption: *133* – Domestic Violence Victims Rescued: *437* – Psychological Counseling: *15,688* – Awareness Campaigns: *228* *Last Year (2025-2026) Performance:* – Children Rescued: *10,800* – Helpline 1121 Calls: *3,220* – Domestic Violence Victims: *55* – Foster Care: *44* – Counseling: *5,040* *Lahore Model – A Benchmark:* Spread over 50 kanals, the facility includes well-equipped schools, hostels, medical units, playground, multi-sports complex developed through philanthropy, and *Pakistan’s first Child Protection Court within premises – a first in South Asia.* Bureau provides Rescue, Shelter, Food, Education, Health, Vocational Training, Adoption and Reunification.
• *Success Stories – From Streets to Careers:* *Highlights *61 children (34 boys, 27 girls)* now working at reputed organizations: – *12 Children (8 Girls, 4 Boys):* Opened Own Bake Shop and Canteen – “Bake Shop by Child Protection Bureau” – *2 Boys:* Employed as Chefs at Faletti’s Hotel – *4 Boys:* Working at Maria.B – *17 Children (7 Girls, 10 Boys):* Hired by Toni & Guy / essensuals – *3 Girls:* Working as Nurses at Shalamar Hospital *Interviews – Shining Examples:* – *Sadia Ziaullah Choudhary:* Joined in 2018 after parental separation.

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