Compassion is at the
Heart of Our Care.

VCARE - Pioneering Healthy Ageing in Pakistan

From Vision to Impact

Respect & Compassion

Our Services

Medical &
Therapeutic Care

• General physician services with regular health check-ups
• Neurology and psychiatry consultations
• Physiotherapy with personalized programs to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and support independence

Residential
Care (24/7)

  • Safe and secure shelter with round-the-clock support
  • Fulfilment of all basic needs: shelter, food, clothing, and hygien

Nutrition &
Wellness

• Three nutritious, well-balanced meals daily
• Three healthy snacks
• Dietitian-guided nutritional planning tailored to individual needs

Specialized Care
Services

• Palliative and hospice care
• Respite care services
• Adult day care services (12/7)

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To ensure comprehensive health care, Dar-ul-Noor provides regular medical and allied health services, including:

Trained caregivers at Dar-ul-Noor provide individualized assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), based on each resident’s needs and care plan. 

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Flagship initiative of VCARE Social Welfare Society

Dar-ul-Noor Old Age Home, a flagship initiative of VCARE Social Welfare Society, provides comprehensive, 24/7 residential care for older persons who require safety, support, and dignified living. Established in 2015 with a 15-bed capacity, the facility expanded to 30 beds by 2019 and further to 55 beds in 2023 in response to growing demand. Currently, more than 50 elderly residents are served each month through an integrated, person-centered care model.

Our Model

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Our Philosphy

Introducing the Vcare Integrated ICOPE & Person-Centred Care Model.
 
Since 2012, Vcare Social Welfare Society has been pioneering Healthy and Active Ageing in Pakistan through its day care services, residential care, community development programmes, research, advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives.
 
Drawing upon over 15 years of practical experience in ageing and wellbeing services, and informed by the World Health Organization’s Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) guidance, person-centred care principles, and the life-course approach to healthy ageing, Vcare has developed the Vcare Integrated ICOPE & Person-Centred Care Model.
 
At the heart of the model is one simple yet powerful question:
 
 “What Matters to You?”
 
The model promotes healthy ageing across the life course and supports older persons to:
 
  •  Stay Healthy
  •  Stay Strong
  •  Stay Connected
  •  Stay Independent
  •  Stay Happy
  •  Stay Nourished
 
Through integrated health, social, family, community, and supportive care services, the model aims to enhance wellbeing, independence, dignity, social participation, functional ability, and quality of life.
 
Vcare is among the pioneering organizations in Pakistan working to adapt WHO ICOPE principles into person-centred, community-based ageing services and programmes.
 
This practice-informed framework represents Vcare’s experience, learning, innovation, and commitment to developing contextually relevant approaches for healthy and active ageing in Pakistan.
 
The framework is intended to guide service delivery, programme development, capacity building, advocacy, and future research in the field of ageing and wellbeing.
 
We welcome collaboration with government institutions, academic partners, healthcare professionals, civil society organizations, donors, and international stakeholders to strengthen healthy ageing systems and age-friendly communities across Pakistan.
 
Together, we can ensure that every older person lives with dignity, purpose, independence, and respect.
About

Message from our CEO:

As we stand at the end of 2025 and reflect on the journey we have completed, this magazine reminds us of how Vcare, year after year, has continued to serve older persons, the ageing community, and society at large with commitment and compassion. It highlights the meaningful work carried out to improve the lives of seniors and to strengthen care and support systems.

With respect and gratitude,

Fatima Khalfan

Founder & Chairperson

Recreation & Community Engagement
Picnics and supervised outings to parks, cultural sites, and community events, fostering socialization and mental refreshment
Health & Clinical Services
To ensure comprehensive health care, Dar-ul-Noor provides regular medical and allied health services, including
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