Human Resource Development Society, (HRDS), was created in April, 1992 with an objective of providing integrated services in the integral and complete range of development for strengthening the quality of life of the poor communities and poverty alleviation.

HRDS is a volunteer, non-profit and non-political organization. It is registered with the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Punjab under Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control) Ordinance, 1961 and also with Joint Stock Companies and Societies Act XXI of 1860 at NWFP, Peshawar.