“Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan is renowned for:”

"Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan is celebrated for founding the Orangi Pilot Project (OPP) in Karachi Pakistan a model for community-driven development. Initiated in 1980 OPP empowers low-income communities through self-managed infrastructure and social programs addressing poverty and sanitation. Khan’s work informs social welfare by demonstrating participatory approaches guiding policies that foster community resilience and equitable development. The OPP’s success highlights the impact of grassroots initiatives in transforming marginalized areas influencing global development strategies."