I am a servant of God and a servant of humanity. My religion is truth, love, and service to mankind.

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, widely known as Baacha Khan, was born into a society fractured by violence, injustice, and illiteracy. From an early age, he recognized that true freedom could not be achieved through hatred or bloodshed. Instead, he chose a path that was both radical and deeply human: nonviolence rooted in service. At a time when resistance was often defined by the sword, Baacha Khan armed his people with education, discipline, and moral courage. He founded schools in the Pashtun regions, walked village to village awakening a sense of dignity, and organized the Khudai Khidmatgar—“Servants of God”—a movement that transformed service to humanity into a collective identity.

His struggle was not merely against colonial rule, but against fear, ignorance, and internal division. For this, he endured imprisonment, exile, and decades of hardship. Yet, he remained unbroken, believing that serving humanity was the highest form of faith. To Baacha Khan, nonviolence was not weakness; it was the ultimate expression of strength, patience, and moral clarity. He taught that lasting change begins when people commit themselves to uplifting others without discrimination.

The Baacha Khan Trust draws its purpose directly from this legacy. Established to preserve and advance his vision, the Trust works to promote education, peace, social justice, and cultural awareness in the very communities Baacha Khan dedicated his life to. Where he once built schools and inspired service, the Trust continues that mission through educational initiatives, research, community development, and advocacy for human dignity. In this way, Baacha Khan’s struggle did not end with his lifetime—it evolved into an institution committed to carrying his message forward.

Through the Baacha Khan Trust, his philosophy lives on: that humanity is best served not through power or force, but through knowledge, compassion, and unwavering commitment to peace.