LAHORE: Akhuwat Foundation and Strawberry Sports Management have signed a partnership agreement in Lahore on October 26, 2017, to cover various aspects of development through sport.
Akhuwat Foundation is the world’s largest interest free micro finance organisation, with the aim of alleviating poverty, empowerment and building entrepreneurial potential. Strawberry Sports Management is Pakistan’s premier sports management company committed to spreading sports in life. They are the owners of multiple international sports leagues that include Kabaddi, Football, Volleyball and Wrestling.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Amjad Saqib, the founder and executive director of Akhuwat Foundation, said “We are excited to partner with Strawberry Sports Management and wish to leverage their potential and expertise to bring affordable and accessible sport opportunities to the underprivileged.”
Haider Ali Daud Khan, founder & CEO of Strawberry Sports Management, said that “Akhuwat has a unique model of reaching out to the communities. Sport is a transformative force; one that we shall leverage as part of this partnership with access and equity to the benefit of the underprivileged. We aim to produce world class athletes from the talent pool developed through this partnership.”
