Subh-e-Nau: An Environment and Public Health Concern 

Subh-e-Nau (SN): An environment and Public Health Concern is a registered non-commercial organization working in the areas of environmental conservation, public health issues and sports promotion.

Along with its sister organization Shahida Welfare Trust (SWT), SN has worked in the above stated areas to an unprecedented degree. Formed in 1997, SWT was the result of dedication of many years of social work by Mrs. Shahida Kausar Farooq.

Both organizations represent the selfless dedication of socially aware individuals who want to bring about meaningful and lasting change for the country. This dedication has culminated in an ongoing and highly successful tree plantation campaign, water conservation, passing of health bills and promotion of underrepresented athletes, to name a few (for details see Projects (link here)).

Further, SN is actively promoting public awareness in the form of the monthly Subh-e-Nau, and active presence in newspapers and electronic media. First of its kind, the magazine is one of the many projects under SN, the organization.  Subh-e-Nau Monthly was the brainchild of eminent social worker, writer and environmentalist Late Kauser Ali Zaidi, who first published it in Quetta in 1950s.

Subh-e-Nau literally meaning “a new dawn” reflects the thoughts and efforts of individuals who optimistically work for a better environment and a society ready to work in harmony with Nature.  The publication is meant for public awareness about environment and public health issues. 

A strong team of dedicated individuals including architects, medical experts, social workers, scientists, educationists and technocrats voluntarily supports SN and SWT.  The organizations endeavor betterment and uplifting of society in various fields of life, through enhancing participation of communities, local authorities and civilians.

Aims and Objectives

To promote environmental awareness and to implement programs for improving various civic amenities.  The aim is to enhance participation of communities, government and civil society in the domain of environmental conservation and public health.

SN envisions a Pakistan with a healthy natural environment, well protected against deterioration to result in widespread socio-economic prosperity.