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PHILANTHROPY MATTERSCOVID-19 RESPONSE

Special Edition 2020 | Volume - 01

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy

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Published in November 2020

Contents

Stay Safe - Ways to Prevent the COVID-19 Stay Safe

Ways to Prevent the COVID-19

COVID-19 Emergency Situation in Pakistan

Philanthropy Support Services

Certification Research Updates

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PCP is a designated Cer�fica�on Agency by

the Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan vide S.R.O. No.

1116(1)/2003 dated December 18, 2003.

RESEARCHCERTIFICATION

PCP, through its research undertakings, provides

updated informa�on on magnitude of giving in

different forms and examines the pa�erns and

mo�va�ons of philanthropic behavior

PSS

PCP connects corpora�ons, founda�ons,

and individuals with the transparent, credible and

high-impact local nonprofit organiza�ons

(NPOs) across the country.

About PCP

Vision: The three sectors of society - business, civil society and the government - work together in a strengthened partnership for social development in Pakistan.

Mission: To enhance the volume and effectiveness of indigenous philanthropy for social development in Pakistan.

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), established in 2001 under sec�on 42 of the Companies Act, 2017 is an independent, nonprofit, and support organiza�on created to facilitate collabora�on between the philanthropists and nonprofit organiza�ons (NPOs). It is led by an independent Board of Directors, comprising eminent ci�zens and leaders from the corporate sector and civil society. Its mission is to promote the volume of effec�veness of philanthropy to accelerate social development in Pakistan.

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COVID-19 EMERGENCY

Pakistan Statistics (https://covid.gov.pk/)December 31st, 2020

Province wise Cases

COVID-19 EmergencySituation in Pakistan

Confirmed Cases Deaths

Total Tests Critical Cases

Recovered

482,178

215,679

Sindh

58,701

KPK

138,608

Punjab

37,888 18,168 8,277 / 4,857

Islamabad Baluchistan AJK/GB

6,737,107 2,216

10,176 437,229

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Philanthropy SupportServices

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Philanthropic Sector & COVID-19 Emergency Response

Like elsewhere in the world, Pakistan too grappled with the rampant coronavirus pandemic, which took its toll in the form of human lives and economic recession. Factories, business, transport, shopping malls and every other sphere of life came to a screeching halt in the wake of lockdown. The Pakistan government’s measure to contain people rendered the daily wagers and labour class at the brink of starvation as they were unable to sustain even the basic necessities of life because the entire economic activities were shut down. The COVID-19 outbreak hit very hard nearly 30 per cent of over 200 million population of Pakistan, particularly those who live below the poverty line.

In the given scenario, it is heartening to witness that as country remained under a lockdown to battle a daunt-ing coronavirus outbreak, local charities including individuals, corporates, industrialists, public sector employ-ees, law and enforcement agencies, medical associations, trade unions and philanthropic organizations have responded actively and came to the forefront to shoulder the government efforts to provide relief to the low-income groups in the form of food commodities and medical assistance.

Amid the CORONAVIRUS pandemic, Pakistanis have bonded together to assist the less fortunate in a unique and inspiring way, offering charity and philanthropy for daily wage earners in the time of distress who have no paid leave, health insurance or financial safety net. The Philanthropy Matters’ edition in your hands discusses the role of philanthropic sector’s response to the challenge and helping the brethren in distress.

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US $1 Million donated to PCP Certified Organizations

Being a na�onal philanthropic service organiza�on, PCP ensures philanthropy to Pakistan is convenient for donors; charitable projects are effec�ve; results are transparent; and dona�on/ grant recipients are held accountable. In the past 6 months, PCP has supported a wide range of important causes that benefit the well-being of local communi�es such as health, educa�on, and food security. PCP facilitated dona�ons/ grants of around US$1.0 million for 10 non-profit organiza�ons from its cer�fied network enabling a real difference in the lives of around 60,500 households in these difficult �mes.

Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan

PPHI Baluchistan

Orange Tree Foundation

AGAHE

NOWPDP

Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust

5745

5000

5000

2500

2500

2500

$170,497

$150,000

$54,656

$66,270

$59,000

$51,000

Mehnaz Fatima Foundation

National Rural Support Programme

Akhuwat

2500

4000

5560

$90,654

$82,968

$50,000

Free ration for 1 monthOrganizations Donations

(households covered)

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Connecting Donors with NPOs

PepsiCo and S&P Global

While the coronavirus has been wreaking havoc indiscriminately in all parts of the world, it has had a ten-fold impact in most under developed countries and their large populations, paralysing already tottering health and welfare system. In Pakistan, the outbreak is believed to have caused an economic slowdown that amounts to a staggering loss of rupees 2.5 trillion, with about three million jobs likely to be lost at the very beginning; worst affected out of the country's total population are the daily wage earners and those who inhabit the unforgiving urban slums. In a bid to help the most affected segments of the population, PepsiCo and S&P Global, partnered with PCP and Give2Asia as part of their 'Millions of Meals' initiative to extend support for Pakistan's local charities that have been playing a key role in providing meals, medical assistance and other key services to low-income groups.

Advised Grant Making

PCP is a professional national philanthropic service organization ensuring that philanthropy to Pakistan is convenient for donors; charitable projects are effective; results are transparent; and grant recipients are held accountable. From education to food security, from Sindh to Gilgit-Baltistan, over 400 nonprofit organizations in the PCP certified network work within their local communities to make a real difference in people’s lives. Across the country, PCP has supported a wide range of important issues that benefit the well-being of local communities such as health, education, and food security. Since 2016, PCP has facilitated donations/ grants of over US$ 2.0 million in Pakistan.

“Distribution of One Month Ration Package to 6000 Households” in eleven districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

“Distribution of One Month Ration Package to 5000 Households” in five districts of Baluchistan

“Distribution of One Month Ration Package to 2500 Households” in five districts of Punjab

“Distribution of One Month Ration Package to 2500 Households” in eight districts of Sindh

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“Distribution of One Month Ration Package to 2500 Households” in three districts of Sindh

“Distribution of One Month Ration Package to 4000 Households” in ten districts of Azad Kashmir

“Distribution of One Month Ration Package to 2500 Households” in three districts of Gilgit Baltistan

“Distribution of One Month Ration Package to 5560 Households” in DG Khan and Multan

“Distribution of One Month Ration Package to 5000 Households” in Karachi

“Women Empowerment through Skill Development Trainings in Early Childhood Education (ECE) & Diploma in Education (Primary)” in Sukkur Region, Sindh

“Training of Birth Attendants and Para-medics for the Provision of Access to Health Facilitators” in Mithi, Tharparker

“Scholarship Support for Hazara Students from Baluchistan” studying in Forman Christian College University – FCCU Lahore

“Provision of Safe Drinking Water to Rural Communities through Installation of Hand Pumps” in Taluka Naushero Feroz, District Nausharo Feroz

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Certification Updates08

Certification Programme9 Panel Meetings - 110 Certifications

Despite the lockdown and teams working from home, PCP management made arrangements to ensure that evaluations of the organizations are not affected. Organizations seeking certification were allowed to submit their mandatory documents online, even fee could be transferred online. Adjustments were made on the website and essential information was made upfront available. For facilitation, contact details of the certification team members were shared on the PCP website. Since Corona struck Pakistan, PCP Certification panel has been able to review over 100 cases and made decisions about their certifications.

CBM Christoffel-Blindnemission

e.V Germany

Society for Sustainable

Agriculture & Friendly

Environment (SAFE) Nawabshah

Faisalabad Cattle Market

Management Company

(FCMMC) Faisalabad

Emaan Pakistan Trust Islamabad

FFO Support Programme

Sheikhupura

UM Health Care Trust Islamabad

Lahore Transport Company (LTC)

Lahore

90th Panel

Certification Updates

Qatar Charity Qatar

Omar Asghar Khan Development

Foundation Islamabad

M. Sohail Trust (SMST) Karachi

Sindh Medical College Doctors

Association

Patients Welfare Society

Sheikh Foundation Faisalabad

Kiran Foundation Karachi

Fatima Fertilizer Welfare Trust (FFWT)

Azm-e-Nau Development & Welfare

Organization Islamabad

Orphans in Need Islamabad

Lahore University of Management

Sciences Lahore

Haral Bunyad Lahore

Comprehensive Health & Education

Forum International Islamabad

Civil Society Human and Institutional

Development Programme (CHIP)

Nai Zindagi Trust (NZT) Islamabad

Sindh Rural Support Organization

National Management Foundation

The Hunar Foundation (THF) Karachi

Saifee Hospital Trust Karachi

89th Panel

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Certification Programme9 Panel Meetings - 110 Certifications

Despite the lockdown and teams working from home, PCP management made arrangements to ensure that evaluations of the organizations are not affected. Organizations seeking certification were allowed to submit their mandatory documents online, even fee could be transferred online. Adjustments were made on the website and essential information was made upfront available. For facilitation, contact details of the certification team members were shared on the PCP website. Since Corona struck Pakistan, PCP Certification panel has been able to review over 100 cases and made decisions about their certifications.

CBM Christoffel-Blindnemission

e.V Germany

Society for Sustainable

Agriculture & Friendly

Environment (SAFE) Nawabshah

Faisalabad Cattle Market

Management Company

(FCMMC) Faisalabad

Emaan Pakistan Trust Islamabad

FFO Support Programme

Sheikhupura

UM Health Care Trust Islamabad

Lahore Transport Company (LTC)

Lahore

90th Panel


Qatar Charity Qatar

Omar Asghar Khan Development

Foundation Islamabad

M. Sohail Trust (SMST) Karachi

Sindh Medical College Doctors

Association

Patients Welfare Society

Sheikh Foundation Faisalabad

Kiran Foundation Karachi

Fatima Fertilizer Welfare Trust (FFWT)

Azm-e-Nau Development & Welfare

Organization Islamabad

Orphans in Need Islamabad

Lahore University of Management

Sciences Lahore

Haral Bunyad Lahore

Comprehensive Health & Education

Forum International Islamabad

Civil Society Human and Institutional

Development Programme (CHIP)

Nai Zindagi Trust (NZT) Islamabad

Sindh Rural Support Organization

National Management Foundation

The Hunar Foundation (THF) Karachi

Saifee Hospital Trust Karachi

89th Panel

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Certification Programme

92nd Panel


Foundation University Islamabad

Sanjh Pakistan Muzaffar Garh

Fata Research Centre Islamabad

College of Youth Activism and

Development Quetta

Sir Syed University of Engineering

and Technology Karachi

Institute of Cost and Management

Accountant of Pakistan Karachi

Heart Saver Foundation

Faisalabad

PHA Foundation Islamabad

Okara Patient Welfare Association

Burhani Hospital Trust (BHT)

Karachi

Marie Stopes Society (MSS)

Karachi

Greenstar Social Marketing

Pakistan (Guarantee) Limited

Pakistan National PolioPlus

Charitable Trust

Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia

Foundation (AMTF)

Pakistan Blind Cricket Council

Bonded Labour Liberation Front

(BLLF)

TAF Foundation

Health, Education and Literacy

Programme

M.H. Sufi Foundation

The Foundation for Human Rights

and Freedom & Humanitarian

Relief (IHH)

90th Panel

91st Panel

Institute of Development and

Economic Alternatives (IDEAS)

Lahore

91st Panel

Marafie Foundation (MF) Karachi

Qarshi Foundation (QF) Lahore

Gottfried Thoma-PTC Employee

Benevolent Trust Islamabad

Tehzibul Akhlaq Trust (TAT)

Lahore

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Balochistan Rural Development Society

(BRDS) Quetta

Rawalpindi Flying Club Islamabad

Zarina Shamim Trust Lahore

Ujala Education Foundation Islamabad

Friends of Paraplegics Peshawar

ACACIA Education Foundation

Islamabad

National Disability & Development

Forum Nawabshah

Crescent Educational Trust Lahore

Behbud Association of Pakistan

Rawalpindi

Publican Alumni Trust Karachi

Karwan-e-Hayat Karachi

Network of Organizations Working

with People with Disabilities, Pakistan

94th Panel


ALIGHT- USA

Population Services International

WaterAid in Pakistan (WAP) - USA

Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF)

Descon Technical Institute - Lahore

Al-Noor Welfare Foundation

Isra University - Hyderabad

Zindagi Trust (ZT) - Karachi

IFTA Welfare Trust (IFTA) - Karachi

Snow Leopard Foundation

Servis Foundation - Lahore

Laeeque Rafiq Foundation (LRF)

Raj Bukhsh Trust (RBT) -Rawalpindi

Sahara for Life Trust (SFLT) - Lahore

Women's Empowerment Group

The Karachi Holy Family Hospital

Society

WAPDA Endowment Fund for

Sports

Luminary Learning Circle

Foundation

Centre for Economic Research in

Pakistan

The Liaquat National Hospital

Association

Hyderabad Relief and Rehabilitation

Trust

The Sind Graduates Association

(SGA)

Centre for Governance and Public

Accountability

Autism Society of Pakistan (ASP)

93rd Panel

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(NOWPDP)

Forman Christian College (FC College)

Lahore

Brooke Hospital for Animals-Pakistan

(BHA-P) Lahore

94th Panel

INGOs

International Rescue Committee

(IRC) USA

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe Germany

Malteser International Germany

Local NGOs

TAKMIL Foundation Faisalabad

Board of Governors Karachi

Grammar School Karachi

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

Institute of Science & Technology

(SZABIST) Karachi

Pakistan Education Foundation

(PEF) Karachi

Teach for Pakistan Islamabad

Saran Educational Trust Karachi

Ziauddin University Karachi

World Wide Fund for Nature

95th Panel

Pakistan (WWF) Lahore

Jamiyat Punjabi

Saudagran-e-Delhi Karachi

Forum for Language Initiatives

(FLI) Islamabad

95th Panel

Bait ul Sukoon Karachi

Balqees Welfare Foundation

Rawalpindi

Humanity First Pakistan Islamabad

Pakistan Navy Benevolent Association

Islamabad

Bright Star Mobile Library (BSML)

Islamabad

Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre (MALC)

Karachi

Atlas Foundation Karachi

Roshni Homes Trust

Working Women Welfare Trust

Karachi

Health and Nutrition Development

Society (HANDS) Karachi

96th Panel

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Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy

PCP Certification Programme

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) is a designated Certification Agency by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Government of Pakistan vide S.R.O. No. 1116(1)/2003 dated December 18, 2003. In accordance with the section 2(36) of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, Non Profit Organizations working in Pakistan are required to seek approval of Commissioner Inland Revenue to be recognised as not for profit. As part of the procedural requirement as envisaged and provided in rules 211(2)(g), 213 (2)(d), 217 (1) (b)(vii), 220(1)(b)(vi), 220 A (3) (d) and 220 A(7)(1)(b)(iv) of Income Tax Rules 2002 , PCP conducts performance evaluation of NPOs on behalf of FBR and certifies that NPOs/NGOs/CSOs meet with the desired requirements of certification standards.

Join over 2000 charities and nonprofits who have invested in Certification

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), established in 2001 under sec�on 42 of the Companies Act, 2017 is an independent, nonprofit, and support organiza�on created to facilitate collabora�on between the philanthropists and nonprofit organiza�ons (NPOs). It is led by an independent Board of Directors, comprising eminent ci�zens and leaders from the corporate sector and civil society. Its mission is to promote the volume of effec�veness of philanthropy to accelerate social development in Pakistan.

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/Not for Profit Organizations (NPOs)/Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs)Private Universities or Degree Awarding InstitutionsMicro Finance Institutions (MFIs)Local Support Organizations (LSOs)

Eligible Organizations

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PCP is the first Not for Profit (NPO) Certification Agency in Pakistan. PCP Certification System wasestablished in 2003 authorized by the Revenue Division of the Government of Pakistan.Through its standard programme, PCP provides certification to NPOs which demonstrate excellenceand leadership in the following areas of operations;

Invest in credibility and donor confidence with our certification Programme trust mark. It helps you learn how to identify and mitigate organizational risk, improve governance practices, promote financial transparency and accountability, and foster a strong workforce.

Become certified by following these five steps

Why join the certification programme?

Legal & Regulatory ComplianceGeneral Public Utility ComplianceInstitutional Mechanisms of OversightCompliance with Tax Laws

Strengthen your organization and showcase your excellence through PCP CertificationProgramme

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PCP’s certification:Trustmark of good

housekeeping

Provide registration certificateSubmit external audit-ed accounts/ reports

Provide access to documentsCoordinate for visit to project siteArrange meeting with BOD and managementRespond to observationsFollow recommendations

NACTA recognition as safe charities to donate SECP recognition as low risk in terms of money laundering & terror financingFacilitation from FBR in avail-ing tax benefits for NPOs

Submit governing docu-ment i.e. constitution of NPOProvide minutes of board meetingsSubmit undertakings i.e. FBR, NACTA related

Register at the link below and follow instrutions. cms.pcp.org.pk//loginCall at: 051-2286524, 31, 32, 34, 36for any online issues insubmission of application

Assess Eligibility Prepare for Evaluation Apply Online

Get Evaluated Join the PCP Network

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Pakistani Diaspora in the United Kingdom Donate £ 1.25 Billion Annually – Study on Diaspora Philanthropy Launched in Pakistan

Dr. Arif Alvi, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in his speech at the launch of study on Diaspora Philanthropy, said that Pakistanis are one of the most generous people in the world. This research study was conducted by Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy in partnership with the British Council Pakistan. While expressing his views at the event, Dr. Alvi further said that philanthropy should move beyond charity and contribute towards building human and social capital: it should invest in education for enhancing social and economic opportunities for those who are less privileged, and in building organizations to address social deficit in the country.

Mr. Zaffar A. Khan, Chairman PCP Board of Directors, in his welcome and opening remarks said that it was heartening to find out that the diaspora philanthropy has huge potential, providing an additional funding stream to support Government’s agenda on social development in the country. The philanthropists need to be encouraged to focus more on the creation of social assets which could become instrumental in reducing poverty rather than simply providing temporary relief to the poor and the needy.

Speaking further on the occasion, Amir Ramzan, Country Director British Council Pakistan, said that the philanthropic work done by Pakistani diaspora in UK has led to several initiatives that resulted in providing support for research, education, social welfare, and cultural uplift.

While sharing the main findings of the study, Shazia Maqsood Amjad, Executive Director PCP, highlighted that the total estimate of philanthropic giving of Pakistani diaspora for causes-based in Pakistan and the UK amounts to £ 1.25 billion annually, including monetary and in-kind giving as well as time-volunteered. Total giving for Pakistan-based causes stood at £ 636 million (51 %), while £ 617 million (49%) were given for UK-based causes. Monetary donations have highest share estimated at £ 738 million, which is primarily driven by the religious obligation to give Zakat, whereas estimated value of time-volunteered has the smallest share in giving for Pakistan-based causes. Diaspora giving to Pakistan-based causes largely goes to education and health care, while giving to UK-based causes is mainly directed towards the needy and the disadvantaged. The report also provides recommendations for a more effective leveraging of donations from the Pakistani diaspora. This includes measures such as development of an online portal of Pakistani organizations, capacity building and registration of charities in the UK, and improving regulatory mechanisms to facilitate transactions through banking and other channels to redress issues of trust and transparency in utilizing funds.

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Findings show that a relatively higher amount of in-kind giving is estimated for Pakistan-based causes than in the UK. This could be tied to building projects – which perceived to guarantee visible outcomes and an appropriate use of donations. Moreover, medical goods were also mentioned repeatedly as a common form of in-kind donation. Dowry payments were seen to be part of in-kind giving.

Volunteering time has a higher value in the UK than in Pakistan, supported by the fact that it is much easier for members of the diaspora to volunteer in the country where they live. However, those in the medical profession seemed more inclined to volunteer, particularly in Pakistan.

Total Volume of Giving - Pakistan Based Causes

Total Volume of Giving - UK Based Causes

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Motivations for Giving# of Respondents

Pakistani Diaspora Philanthropyin the United Kingdom

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Corporate Philanthropy Awards Distribution CeremonyThe business sector is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy in terms of creating jobs, paying taxes, fostering

innovation, and boosting economic growth. On the social front, the prodigious contributions of business

companies through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes are in billions that help supplement the

government’s scarce resources for social development projects. To depict the substantial contributions of the

business sector towards various social causes, PCP’s publishes its survey report on annual basis. This flagship

project provides a comprehensive view of the trends and patterns of philanthropic giving by the corporate sector

and a way forward to improve the involvement and effectiveness of philanthropy in stimulating social development

in the country.

The Corporate Philanthropy Survey Report: 2018, covered giving patterns of Public Listed Companies (PLC), and a

selected sample of Public Unlisted Companies (PUCs) and Private Limited Companies (PvLCs). It was encouraging

to note that the philanthropic donations of PLCs have reached to the level of PKR 9.07 billion in year 2018,

indicating an increase of PKR 1.51 billion from estimate of the preceding year. In addition, the contribution of the

selected number of PUCs and PvLCs were also considerable with a total of PKR 3.7 billion, showing an increase of

PKR 1.17 billion from the preceding year. The finding reinforced the fact that the business sector is a huge potential

resource that needs to be harnessed effectively.

For the latest study, the scope was enhanced to align corporate giving with the government’s recently launched

Ehsaas Programme aimed at reducing poverty and inequality through increased investment in people, and lifting

lagging districts. A preliminary assessment of the share of corporate giving towards the targeted areas of Ehsaas

was opportune and useful to reckon ways of aligning and directing corporate giving towards government’s priority

areas to tackle human development and poverty issues in Pakistan.

Each year, PCP also acknowledges the contributions of the corporate world by selecting the top three highest

giving companies to honour them with Corporate Philanthropy Awards based on two criteria: (i) volume of

donation and (ii) percentage of PBT.

In the concluding session, the President distributed awards among the top givers from the corporate sector

including Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Oil & Gas Development Company Limited, Fatima Fertilizer Company

Limited, TPL Insurance Limited, Pakistan Services Limited, Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited, Askari

Cement Limited, Yunus Textile Mills Limited, Liberty Mills Limited, Noman Abid Holdings Company Limited, Fast

Cables Limited, Reliance Securities Limited, Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Limited, Hilton Pharma (Pvt) Limited,

U.S. Denim Mills Limited, Hotel One (Pvt) Limited, Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Limited and Al-Riaz Agencies

(Pvt.) Limited.

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Distribution Ceremony

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The report on the Pakistani diaspora philanthropy was launched in UK in February this year. The report was also launched in London, Glasgow and Birmingham. Mr. Zaffar A. Khan, Mr. Badaruddin F. Vellani and Ms. Shazia Maqsood Amjad attended these launch events on behalf of PCP. All these events were well-attended by charities, Pakistani origin HNIs, MPs and other prominent individuals.

The London launch was held on 4th Feb in the House of Commons, where the guests were welcomed by Mr. Afzal Khan (MP). This was followed by presentation of key findings by Dr Maryam Rab, Director REMU, British Council Pakistan, and remarks by Mr. Zaffar A. Khan (S.I.), Chairman Board, Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy. Mr. Shahid Azeem Managing Director, Arcom IT LTD, and Sir Ciaran Devane, Chief Executive Officer, British Council also gave their remarks on the relevance of the study.

In Glasgow, the launch event was organized on 6th February in The Grand Central Hotel. Ms. Alison Thewliss, the Scottish National Party MP for Glasgow Central was the Chief Guest for the event. The welcome remarks were given by Mr. Mark Crossey Deputy Director, British Council Pakistan, followed by remarks of Mr. Zaffar A. Khan (S.I.) Chairman Board, Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy. A presentation on the key findings of the study was given by Ms. Shazia Maqsood Amjad. Subsequently, Dr Estelle Jones Deputy Team Lead International Development, Scottish Government and Mr. Raza Sadiq Chairperson, Active Life Club also expressed their views on the subject.

The launch was also held in Birmingham on 7th February in the Library of Birmingham. The welcome remarks were given by Mr. Mark Crossey Deputy Director, British Council Pakistan, followed by remarks form Mr. Shahid Malik, Chairman in the Technology, Media and Telecom Sector, a Visiting Professor and Chair and Adviser of many non-profit organizations. Later, a presentation on the key findings of the study was given highlighting the key messages emerging from the study.

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The Pakistan Center for Philanthropy (PCP) in collaboration with Financing Sustainable Development (FSD) component of the Support to Local Governance Programme of the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) held a roundtable on ‘Innovative Financing Mechanism for Social Impact’ on Tuesday, the 12th of November 2019 at Serena Hotel, Islamabad. The roundtable was conducted to analyze different perspectives on innovative impact finance and to understand how the expertise of development sector and corporate ‘impact investors’ can be leveraged by Pakistan to achieve 2030 Agenda. In her keynote speech, Dr. Sania Nishter, Federal Minister/Special Assistant to the PM stressed upon the need for exploring innovative financing models and mechanisms for attainment of the SDGs as due to the shrinking fiscal space the government alone could not make the necessary investments for realizing the SDGs. The Member Private Sector Development and Chair of the Innovative Financing Committee formed under the Government’s Ehsaas Programme, Mr Asim Saeed, in his address touched upon some of innovative financing models in use globally. The roundtable was concluded by closing remarks of Executive Director PCP – Ms. Shazia Maqsood Amjad and Team Leader Financing Sustainable Development GIZ - Mr. Bernhard Hartleitner.

“Innovative Financing Mechanismfor Social Impact”

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Civil society’s continued contribution to Pakistan’s social and economic development was at the centre of a conference held on 21 and 22 November, 2019 in Islamabad. This conference, organized by DRI in collaboration with the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), Tabeer and Islamic Relief, brought together 130 parliamentarians and civil society representatives, including 82 men and 48 women. Speakers emphasized the crucial role civil society plays in sustaining Pakistan’s democracy and examined how civil society and government can best work together. At this occasion, Asad Qaisar, Speaker of the National Assembly Said “I believe that civil society organizations are working for the betterment of Pakistan and I offer you to come and work with our standing committees on human rights, law, justice, peace, women and child issues and members of other committees of the National Assembly,”.

The first session focused on parliamentarians’ role in social development and highlighted how they contribute to social development in Pakistan through philanthropic work, NGOs and welfare organizations. The second session focused on responses to natural disasters, models for cooperation and discussed how the government and civil society can better plan to overcome natural disasters. The last session of the first day focused on civil society’s role in delivering the government’s anti-poverty initiatives and highlighted how their work can be better formalised and how accountability can be improved. The session on the second day focused on civil society certification and registration and discussed the operational context for NGOs.

Panellists included representatives from every major political party in Pakistan, as well as leading academics and civil society activists. Participants highlighted the importance of strong and structured collaboration between civil society and government. They emphasized the need for a single point of contact to register NGOs

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Research Updates

Doing Good Index – 2020As a part of its global collaborations, PCP has partnered with the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), a Hong Kong based not-for-profit research institution, for the latter’s flagship study named as Doing Good Index (DGI). DGI is a first-of-its-kind study to investigate and report on institutional infrastructure with regard to philanthropic giving in many countries of the region. It examines fiscal, cultural and social incentives to donate; the regulatory environment that can facilitate or hinder systematic investment; factors that affect the establishment and operations of organizations that deliver services or products to address a societal need; and their ability to access funds. The first DGI report was published in 2018. For DGI 2020, PCP collected data through an online questionnaire from more than 60 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across the country during February to May 2019. Also, a meeting of experts from development sector was convened to get an in-depth understanding of the relevant questions. Moreover, an ‘economy brief’ describing the contextual details of the country with regard to the environment for civil society sector was also drafted and submitted to CAPS.

DGI report was launched in June 2020. According to the report, Pakistan’s standing improved to the second best ‘Doing Better’ category from ‘Doing Okey’ in the previous report and it is placed among countries such as Japan and Korea. Singapore and Taiwan are the only two countries that are doing better than Pakistan. The report is available at: https://caps.org/our-research/doing-good-index-2020/

CSOSI Index 2019Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), as a local implementing partner, has been convening panel meetings and compiling reports on Civil Society Organizations Sustainability Index (CSOSI) for last six years. Results are drawn based on the scores and opinions expressed in the experts panel meeting. CSOSI 2019 is the latest in the series and a meeting in this regard was held in Islamabad. Senior officials from CSO sector participated in the exercise. Experts have had an elaborate discussion on developments during year 2019 that impacted, in either way, the seven interrelated dimensions of CSO sustainability: legal environment, organizational capacity, financial viability, advocacy, service provision, infrastructure, and public image. Based on evidence quoted by the participants and the scores assigned to each dimension by them, the CSOSI Index report is compilled by PCP.

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PCP Board of Directors

Mr. Zaffar A. KhanChairperson

Mr. Badaruddin Fatehali Vellani Vice Chair

Mr. Mueen Afzal

Dr. Attiya Inayatullah

Mr. Iqbal Walji Aga Khan Foundation (Pakistan)

Mr. Syed Hyder Ali

Mr. Arif HabibArif Habib Securities Ltd

Mr. Sohail Ghulamali KhojaThe Aga Khan University

Dr. Arshad AhmadLahore University for Management Sciences

Ms. Khawar Mumtaz

Mr. Ahsan M. SaleemCrescent Steel And Allied Products Ltd.

Mr. Haroon RashidShell Pakistan Ltd.

Mr. Ahmad Zuberi

Mr. Syed Farhan Ali Bokhari

PCP Board of Directors

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