CEO's Messages
Muhammad Murtaza
It is an honor to share our story, our journey, and our vision with you. Since our inception, RCDP has been committed to creating meaningful change in the lives of marginalized communities across Pakistan. As a dynamic microfinance institution (MFI) registered as a not-for-profit organization, we have been steadfast in our mission to drive inclusion, development, empowerment, and sustainability at the grassroots level.
Our beginnings were humble yet filled with determination and hope. RCDP, an offshoot of the Rural Community Development Society (RCDS), was founded in 1995 to address the diverse social, economic, and cultural challenges faced by underserved communities. Over the past two decades, we have grown from a small initiative to a leading organization recognized for its innovative approaches to poverty alleviation and community development. Our success is a result of the unwavering trust and collaboration with our partners, donors, and stakeholders, whose support has been vital in enabling us to pursue our mission with vigor and dedication.
Mr. Murtaza holds a Law degree from Punjab University Law College, Lahore, and is a Boulder Graduate specializing in microfinance. He has also completed a Leadership Course at Harvard Business School in the United States. His extensive national and international exposure training and consultancy experience spans the development sector, with a particular focus on microfinance.
His areas of expertise include sustainable community development, microfinance, social mobilization, and education management. Mr. Murtaza has authored autobiography Murtaza Nama, and other books several organizational development manuals and is widely recognized as a dedicated social worker. He has represented RCDP at numerous national and international conferences and forums.
Under his leadership, RCDP has emerged as a third largest leading microfinance company dedicated to empowering low-income communities, especially women. Mr. Murtaza oversees the overall management and administration of the organization, which currently employs around 2200 professionals.
RCDP operates across 32 districts of Punjab through a robust network comprising a head office, regional offices, 36 area offices, and 200 branch offices. The organization focuses on providing microfinance services, supporting income-generating activities for poor women, enhancing women’s entrepreneurial skills, promoting group formation and collective decision-making at the grassroots level, and developing linkages with government and development agencies.
Through its initiatives, RCDP continues to contribute significantly to social entrepreneurship and women’s development, bringing meaningful change to the lives of marginalized communities in Pakistan.