Karwan-e-Hayat is a non-profit welfare organization established in 1983 and registered under the 1984 Companies’ Ordinance. It is certified by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy. Karwan has worked diligently ever since inception in providing treatment and rehabilitation services to poor and underprivileged mentally ill patients. It is the only NGO which provides free or heavily subsidized OPD and inpatient facilities. Over 80% of patients receive treatment and rehabilitation services at Karwan-e-Hayat free or at heavily subsidized rates.