Professional Relief Organisation (PRO)

The Professional Relief Organisation (PRO) is a United Kingdom-registered nonprofit charity, established to support medical professionals and vulnerable communities primarily in Pakistan. It holds the charity number 1155319 and has been active in providing healthcare services, educational opportunities, and professional development since its inception.

Mission and Objectives

PRO aims to enhance the knowledge and expertise of medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, with a focus on combating infectious diseases and improving healthcare delivery in underserved areas. A significant part of its mission is to provide free ambulance services to transport sick patients from remote villages to district hospitals, prioritizing pregnant women, children, and the elderly who are often neglected or vulnerable within society.

Activities and Services

• Healthcare Support: PRO operates free ambulance services since 2010, facilitating urgent medical transport for those in rural and disadvantaged locations.
• Educational Aid: The organization believes education is a transformative tool and works to provide educational facilities and support for poor and orphaned children, aiming to break cycles of poverty and conflict that limit access to schooling.
• Professional Development: PRO supports nurses and other healthcare workers in acquiring skills needed to effectively manage and treat infectious diseases.
• Grants and Resources: The charity also makes grants to other organizations, provides human resources, and functions as an umbrella or resource body for allied initiatives aiming to improve community health outcomes.

Recognition

PRO is registered with the UK Charity Commission and is recognized as a legitimate charitable body operating with transparency and accountability. Its work aligns both with healthcare development and humanitarian relief, reflecting a broad commitment to improving quality of life in vulnerable populations.

This summary reflects PRO’s role as a multifaceted charitable organisation devoted to health, education, and professional empowerment, operating primarily through volunteer efforts and partnerships within medical and local communities.[1][2][3][4]

[1] https://www.professionalrelief.org [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5036818 [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5036818/what-who-how-where [4] https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/charity/professional-relief-organisation-pro [5] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/professional-bodies-approved-for-tax-relief-list-3/approved-professional-organisations-and-learned-societies