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Building on 75+ years of impact

Through education, culture and community, we have created lasting opportunities for generations across Pakistan

1905
Ahmed Dawood was born in Bantva, Kathiawar (now Gujarat, India), the eldest son of a business family

Ahmed Dawood was born in Bantva, Kathiawar (now Gujarat, India), the eldest son of a business family

1920
Ahmed Dawood established his own business in Bombay (now Mumbai)

Ahmed Dawood established his own business in Bombay (now Mumbai)

1947
Following Partition, the Dawood family migrated to Pakistan

Following Partition, the Dawood family
migrated to Pakistan

1948
Dawood Corporation was established, marking the family’s early business ventures in Pakistan

Dawood Corporation was established, marking the family’s early business ventures in Pakistan

1950
The Dawood Trust was established to support philanthropic initiatives

The Dawood Trust was established to support philanthropic initiatives

1953–1960
The Dawood Trust supported education across East & West Pakistan, contributing to Karachi University, various school buildings, science facilities, and established Government Boys B.T.M. High School near Burewala, Punjab

The Dawood Trust supported education across East & West Pakistan, contributing to Karachi University, various school buildings, science facilities, and established Government Boys B.T.M. High School near Burewala, Punjab

1959
The Dawood Literary Awards launched in support of the Pakistan Writers’ Guild, recognising outstanding writers

The Dawood Literary Awards launched in support of the Pakistan Writers’ Guild, recognising outstanding writers

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1960
Owing to its growing focus on education, the Dawood Trust was transformed and formally registered in Karachi on 2 February as The Dawood Foundation

Owing to its growing focus on education, the Dawood Trust was transformed and formally registered in Karachi on 2 February as The Dawood Foundation

1961
Aisha Bai bequeathed her family home, now known as TDF Ghar, to the Foundation for educational purposes

Aisha Bai bequeathed her family home, now known as TDF Ghar, to the Foundation for educational purposes

TDF was formally inaugurated at Dawood Colony, Karachi, in the presence of Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan

TDF was formally inaugurated at Dawood Colony, Karachi, in the presence of Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan

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1962
1971
Dawood Centre was built in Karachi, becoming one of the city’s early high-rise buildings. Its rental income continues to support the Foundation’s work

Dawood Centre was built in Karachi, becoming one of the city’s early high-rise buildings. Its rental income continues to support the Foundation’s work

1972
Dawood College of Engineering & Technology was nationalised

Dawood College of Engineering & Technology was nationalised

1975
TDF donated an ambulance to Bantva Memon Hospital

TDF donated an ambulance to
Bantva Memon Hospital

1983
Dawood Public School (DPS) was established in Karachi, expanding access to education for girls

Dawood Public School (DPS) was established in Karachi, expanding access to education for girls

1985
Al-Shifa Trust was established, with Ahmed Dawood serving as Vice President. TDF’s contribution was described as Pakistan’s largest private donation to the health sector at the time

Al-Shifa Trust was established, with Ahmed Dawood serving as Vice President. TDF’s contribution was described as Pakistan’s largest private donation to the health sector at the time

2000
Hussain Dawood was appointed Chairman of TDF

Hussain Dawood was appointed
Chairman of TDF

2003
The Ahmed Dawood Chair was established for the Dean of the SBA School of Science and Engineering at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), supporting academic leadership and excellence

The Ahmed Dawood Chair was established for the Dean of the SBA School of Science and Engineering at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), supporting academic leadership and excellence

TDF supported the establishment of the Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design at Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore

TDF supported the establishment of the Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design at Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore

2008
F.G. Dawood Public School in Muzaffarabad was rebuilt as an earthquake-resistant building following the 2005 earthquake

F.G. Dawood Public School in Muzaffarabad was rebuilt as an earthquake-resistant building following the 2005 earthquake

2009
The Karachi School for Business & Leadership (KSBL) was established by the Karachi Education Initiative in collaboration with Cambridge Judge Business School

The Karachi School for Business & Leadership (KSBL) was established by the Karachi Education Initiative in collaboration with Cambridge Judge Business School

2013
Dawood College of Engineering & Technology attained university status and was renamed Dawood University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), expanding its academic offerings in engineering and architecture

Dawood College of Engineering & Technology attained university status and was renamed Dawood University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), expanding its academic offerings in engineering and architecture

2015
TDF Nature Series was launched with documentaries featuring Margalla Hills and Chitral Gol

TDF Nature Series was launched with documentaries featuring Margalla Hills and Chitral Gol

2016–2017
TDF hosted two MagnifiScience Exhibitions, bringing science to the public through interactive experiences

TDF hosted two MagnifiScience Exhibitions, bringing science to the public through interactive experiences

2017
TDF Ghar opened as a public living museum following the restoration of a 1930s Karachi home, preserving the city’s architectural and social history

TDF Ghar opened as a public living museum following the restoration of a 1930s Karachi home, preserving the city’s architectural and social history

2018
TDF Children’s Studio launched in Karachi as a prototype for an interactive science centre

TDF Children’s Studio launched in Karachi as a prototype for an interactive science centre

DPS introduced its Evening Session, providing a free literacy programme for underprivileged children

DPS introduced its Evening Session, providing a free literacy programme for underprivileged children

2020
Dawood Development Unit was established at DPS, providing specialised education and therapeutic support for children with diverse developmental and learning needs

Dawood Development Unit was established at DPS, providing specialised education and therapeutic support for children with diverse developmental and learning needs

2021
TDF MagnifiScience Centre (MSC) opened in Karachi, providing an interactive space for science exploration and learning

TDF MagnifiScience Centre (MSC) opened in Karachi, providing an interactive space for science exploration and learning

2023
TDF Children’s Daycare opened at Dawood Centre, Karachi

TDF Children’s Daycare opened at
Dawood Centre, Karachi

2024
Suleman’s Cubeverse opened at MSC in remembrance of the late Suleman Dawood and his love for the Rubik’s Cube, offering a hands-on space dedicated to puzzles, LEGO and the joy of problem-solving

Suleman’s Cubeverse opened at MSC in remembrance of the late Suleman Dawood and his love for the Rubik’s Cube, offering a hands-on space dedicated to puzzles, LEGO and the joy of problem-solving

Ocean-themed children’s learning space was developed at Aga Khan University Hospital’s (AKUH) Women and Child Health Centre

Ocean-themed children’s learning space was developed at Aga Khan University Hospital’s (AKUH) Women and Child Health Centre

STEAM lab inaugurated at Government Higher Secondary School Hussainabad in Khairpur

STEAM lab inaugurated at Government Higher Secondary School Hussainabad in Khairpur

2025
The Sindh Government recognised TDF Ghar and MSC as museums

The Sindh Government recognised TDF Ghar and MSC as museums

Hussain Dawood received the Hilal-i-Imtiaz in recognition of his contributions

Hussain Dawood received the Hilal-i-Imtiaz in recognition of his contributions

2026
TDF Children’s Daycare expanded its facilities and services

TDF Children’s Daycare expanded its facilities and services

TDF, in collaboration with Umeed Par and AKUH, launched Project Taaleem, bringing bedside learning to children undergoing cancer treatment

TDF, in collaboration with Umeed Par and AKUH, launched Project Taaleem, bringing bedside learning to children undergoing cancer treatment

Project Taaleem inaugurated at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) through a collaboration between the Child Aid Association, TDF and Umeed Par

Project Taaleem inaugurated at the National Institute of Child Health (NICH) through a collaboration between the Child Aid Association, TDF and Umeed Par

MSC inaugurated the Discovery Room at NOWPDP, extending its commitment to inclusive, hands-on learning

MSC inaugurated the Discovery Room at NOWPDP, extending its commitment to inclusive, hands-on learning