Born from Compassion,
Built by Students
Step Ahead Welfare Society was founded by Dr. Fatima Khaliq alongside the dedicated students of Batch 44 at Rawalpindi Medical University. What began as a heartfelt desire to give back to the community evolved into a structured, impactful organization.
Recognizing the vast gap in educational access for underprivileged children in Rawalpindi, the founding team established an outdoor teaching camp at Liaquat Bagh — transforming a public space into a classroom of hope.
Today, SAWS runs with over 400 dedicated volunteers, serving more than 60 enrolled students, with plans to expand and reach even more children across Rawalpindi.

Batch 44 — Rawalpindi Medical University
The founding team that started it all





















