HRDS was established in April, 1992 with an objective of providing integrated services to the most deprived communities in difficult to reach areas. HRDS endeavored to offer complete range of development activities for strengthening the quality of life of the poor communities and helped them in poverty alleviation efforts. HRDS is a volunteer, non-profit and non-political organization. It is registered with the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Punjab under Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control) Ordinance, 1961 DDSW-LD/92-417(23rd April 1992). HRDS works for the development and prosperity of deprived rural communities especially women and children without any discrimination of caste, color, creed, culture, sect and religion or ethnic discrimination. The vision and mission of HRDS are as follows: Vision: Marginalized Communities have Access to Basic Amenities with Improved Quality of Life Mission: Our mission is "Creating Enabling Environments by Developing Locally Adaptable Solutions". We accomplish this through our unique network inclined with social development professionals and organizations that are committed to improving social development potential and practices./p