ImProof investors
The ImProof program is designed to improve life in any situation. Much of the work we do through this program…
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Even the smallest pebble thrown into water creates ripples across the surface. The impact of what we do in the places we visit often feels like tossing those tiny stones. It may seem small… but it has a significant effect on the lives of the people we can help. We do it for them.
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Widows+ Fund
As a widow, life in countries without a financial safety net is not easy—especially when children ...Lees meer -
BeFree!
It is difficult to determine exactly how many people are trapped in debt slavery. Estimates range ar...Lees meer -
iLearn
Children deserve to go to school, learn, and be challenged. Education is a right we are passionate a...Lees meer -
ImProof
A large segment of the population in Pakistan lives in “survival mode.” With the wages they earn...Lees meer -
OneBusiness
Being self-sufficient through independent entrepreneurship. A strong vision that we fully support. W...Lees meer -
M10:7
Making meaningful work possible, that’s the purpose of this program. The local partners we work wi...Lees meer -
GoldenBridge
Creating and facilitating connections, between cultures, countries, leaders, key players, and organi...Lees meer
Pakistan & ...
Our focus is on the Pakistan region. Pakistan is a Muslim republic with over 240 million inhabitants. Politically, it is often unstable. Economically, it faces enormous challenges. There’s plenty to do—on every front.
We work with trusted local friends and partners. We believe that transformation must be driven by the people there. We provide support where needed and contribute knowledge and financial resources.
FUNding
Yes, investing should be enjoyable… even if it doesn’t bring you financial gain. We believe in investing in others, simply to make life a little brighter. And we hope it brings you joy as well.
Sponsors BeFree!
The BeFree! program exists to free people trapped in debt slavery and guide them toward an independent and self-sufficient life….
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Sponsors Widows+ fund
Every month, the widows and their families receive financial support—simply because a single income isn’t enough to cover all expenses….
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See What We’ve Already Achieved!
Trip Nov’25
09-11-2025
The last trip of the year to Pakistan. A bit unexpected, but we received some generous donations specifically for this…
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With compliments
24-10-2025
Helping people out of poverty and guiding them toward self-reliance—this is the first step we are taking with stOne International….
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The Brick kilns
17-09-2025
Every month, one or more brick factories are visited. Food is distributed, and in this way, families also come onto…
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Holiday’25
14-08-2025
In August, the whole group (50+) went on the annual vacation again with two buses. Isn’t that amazing? Imagine never…
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A wedding!
08-08-2025
Our friend and loyal colleague, Labin, is married to his beloved Anum. Completely in true Pakistani style—absolutely beautiful to see….
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Fresh air
07-07-2025
Moved from the brick factory and settled into the new house. The summers in Pakistan are extremely hot, and unfortunately,…
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Sindh
11-06-2025
A few years ago, we provided emergency aid in this area during the floods. New friendships and initiatives emerged from…
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Trip May’25
12-05-2025
It was a full program, business appointments during the day, but evenings and weekends were reserved for meeting the families….
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5x iLearn!
01-05-2025
This month, we were able to add 5 new children to the iLearn program, bringing the total to 21! We…
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Overcoming leukemia
14-03-2025
UPDATE March 18 Today we received the sad news that our dear friend has passed away, so young… life isn’t…
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Ukraine
At the end of 2024, we were invited to go to Ukraine. While Pakistan isn’t always completely safe either, a…
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Amir the lifesaver!
24-01-2025
When I’m in Pakistan, we rent a car for the duration of our stay. My friends don’t have a car,…
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A new future!
After four months of preparation, it’s finally happened! The two families we got to know at the brick factories have…
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Preparations
In addition to the regular visits to the brick factories, preparations are now underway to move the families to the…
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Trip August ’24
This year, I was once again invited to the fair in Karachi. It’s a great way to expand the network…
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Holiday’24
With six days of work each week (and still earning too little), a vacation is naturally out of the question….
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The chimney keeps smoking.
The work at the brick factories goes on relentlessly. Most of the people who work there never manage to leave…
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Trip February ’24
I always look forward to returning to Pakistan. Meeting the families, friends, and contacts and hearing their stories is rewarding,…
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Back in time
Visiting the families we support in Sindh always feels a bit like “stepping back in time.” My friends visited one…
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Development
The Gul family, whom we recently freed, is going through an incredible transformation. New clothes and shoes are being bought…
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FREEDOM!
During the trip in August 2023, we visited one of the brick factories that Nadeem and Labin had been visiting…
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You have been seen
Every week, our local friends visit brick factories. We provide a meal and, in this way, get to know different…
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Trip Pakistan August 2023
On this trip, I (Arnout) flew into Karachi in southern Pakistan. During the first week, I attended a trade fair…
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Kasur: Second relief effort after the floods.
The area that had been flooded is now somewhat more accessible. Fortunately, as food supplies were running low and people…
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Holiday ’23
15-11-2022
This year, we were once again able to send all the families we support monthly, and a few of our…
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Floods in Kasur
In June 2022, we received an invitation to visit the Kasur district. Now, a month later, a catastrophe struck. Due…
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Kasur, on the border with India
Through our network, we received a request to visit a village near the border with India. Along the way, you…
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On the brick kilns
Many families live at this brick factory. The living conditions are far from ideal, and life is tough. Here, we…
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CRASH!
If you’ve experienced the traffic in Lahore, it’s not surprising when you hear that your friend had an accident. Luckily,…
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Building bridges!
Building relationships takes time. Just like in 2022, we invited Dr. Marqus and Yasmin Fida in 2023 to strengthen the…
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Renovation in progress
After the passing of her husband, Nasreen and her children moved in with her father-in-law. This allowed them to share…
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Pakistan trip April 2023
This trip took us not only to Lahore in the Punjab province but also to Sindh. Quite an adventure! Thirteen…
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A delicious meal!
Many children live at the brick factories. Most of them don’t go to school and help their parents make the…
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Flooding in Sindh – 4th relief effort
The water level is receding, and most people are able to return to work. This means income is coming in…
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A happy meal
The year starts off well with a visit to a brick kiln where many children live. We distribute food, spend…
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A door and windows really do make a difference
One of our friends lives on the top floor of his family home. His small living space was built on…
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A Happy New Year on the brick kiln
It’s still special to celebrate “Happy New Year” together, even though that “happy” feels a bit bittersweet. Many people do…
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Pakistan trip November 2022
The COVID period threw a wrench in our plans, making it impossible to travel to Pakistan earlier this year. Since…
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Flooding in Sindh – 3rd relief action
The water is receding only very slowly. As a result, fields remain flooded and most people still have no work…
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Flooding in Sindh – 2nd relief action
At the end of September, our friends traveled again to the flooded area. A journey that normally takes 13 hours…
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Flooding in Sindh – 1st relief action
In southern Pakistan, there is a massive flood. The Sindh province has been hit hard, one-third of the entire region…
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14th of August, Independence day!
August 14 is a holiday in Pakistan—Independence Day. If you don’t have a Pakistani flag or a horn, you really…
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1st HOLIDAY!
Everyone in the families we support works six days a week. Vacations—or even thinking about one—just isn’t an option. It…
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Connection / Invitation – Dr. Marqus & Yasmin Fida
One of stOne International’s goals is to build connections between different countries and leaders. On my (Arnout) first trip to…
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Fun and vitamins at the brick kiln
At this brick kiln as well, we were able to hand out fresh fruit and enjoy singing together!
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TWO! Families freed!
After two months of preparation, it’s finally happened. The Ashi and Khurshied families have been freed. The Ashis will move…
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Vitamins, chicken, rice, and a blanket
Time for the kids! At this brick factory, they each received a juicy orange and listened to beautiful stories being…
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A warm welcome
At this brick kiln, we also distributed blankets. In true Pakistani tradition, our partners were honored this time with beautiful…
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Blankets, blankets, blankets
At this brick kiln, the blankets flew off the shelves just like hotcakes. After all, what do you want when…
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Prepared for the winter
It can get quite cold in Pakistan, and at night there’s even frost. Living on a brick factory, a front…
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New clothes
New clothes are often out of reach for the families we support. That’s why, at Christmas, everyone receives new clothing….
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Christmas dinner on the brick kiln
For many Pakistanis, Christmas shopping and a festive dinner aren’t an option—especially if you live on a brick factory. That’s…
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An auto rickshaw for Ravi
Most Pakistanis in Lahore use motorcycles for transportation. For Ravi, with his large family, that’s not very practical, though five…
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Cool
It’s those “small” things that make life so much easier. Thanks to our monthly support, Martha was finally able to…
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After rain…
There had been heavy rain, and much of the work at the brick factory had gone to waste. Bricks left…
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Freed from debt slavery!
On my (Arnout’s) first trip to Pakistan in 2021, freeing Ravi’s family was on the agenda. I wasn’t yet familiar…
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First trip to Pakistan – April 2021
Pakistan wasn’t the first country I (Arnout) thought of visiting. I didn’t know it well and only knew it from…
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Relaxation for brick kiln kids
For children living on a brick kiln, there is little to no recreation. They have to help their parents make…
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Food for the brick kiln families
Life at the brick factories is harsh. The work is grueling, and the living conditions are extremely poor. Poverty is…
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Corona support
Pakistan also faced drastic measures: a lockdown. In the Netherlands, many people could still work from home, but for many…
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First support for widows
At Christmas 2019, we contributed for the first time to the Christmas celebration. Widows and children were supported with food…
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