Vision
A world where equitable health and wellbeing are achieved for all through research and innovation.
Official Brand
Indus Global Institute for Research & Development
Registered under Section 16-A of the Sindh Trust Act 2021
Big Ideas to Better Futures
Indus Global Institute for Research & DevelopmentGIRD
A not-for-profit institute advancing health and wellbeing through ethical research, education, innovation, and capacity building.
GIRD works across the full spectrum of public health and healthcare, with particular commitment to mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. We collaborate with communities, academic institutions, healthcare providers, policymakers, and international partners to turn evidence into practical change.
Mission
To advance health and wellbeing through research, innovation, capacity building, and global partnerships.
Model
Research, clinical practice, and policy working together to move evidence into action.
Core areas of work
A focused portfolio spanning health, systems, and implementation.
Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing
Physical health and public health
Health systems strengthening
Clinical research and rehabilitation
Implementation science
Professional training and capacity development
Collaboration
We work alongside communities, universities, healthcare providers, policymakers, and international partners.
Translation
Evidence is shaped into interventions, service improvements, and policy-relevant insight.
Reach
We aim for resilient, inclusive, and equitable health systems in Pakistan with regional relevance.
Core values
Principles that guide the institute.
Evidence-based impactEquity and inclusionInnovationCollaborationEthics and integrityCapacity building and task shifting
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