BACKBONE OF PCE

Core Members

PCE's 25 Core Members are civil society organisations (working at the district, provincial and national levels) who have made a long-term commitment to education transformation in Pakistan. They are the coalition's foundation - some part of the coalition since its inception - implementing advocacy on the ground, mobilizing communities, and ensuring that grassroots realities shape national policy agenda. 

What core members do

On the ground

Implement education advocacy and community mobilization in their districts. Establish and support PAGE chapters. Engage government actors, District Education Officers, schools, and education departments.

In the Coalition

Participate in strategic planning and governance. Contribute data, insights, and ground realities to national advocacy. Co-lead campaigns and policy positions with PCE’s national secretariat.

In the movement

Represent their communities in national and international forums. Share knowledge and best practices across the network. Build the long-term civil society infrastructure that outlasts individual projects.

On the ground

Implement education advocacy and community mobilization in their districts. Establish and support PAGE chapters. Engage government actors, District Education Officers, schools, and education departments.

In the Coalition

Participate in strategic planning and governance. Contribute data, insights, and ground realities to national advocacy. Co-lead campaigns and policy positions with PCE’s national secretariat.

In the movement

Represent their communities in national and international forums. Share knowledge and best practices across the network. Build the long-term civil society infrastructure that outlasts individual projects.

HIGHLIGHTS

Our featured member stories

Harvesting Hope

Community Evidence Shaping Policy

Featuring Bunyad Literacy and Community Council (BLCC), Punjab

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Harvesting Hope

A Town Hall Holding Officials to Their Word

Featuring Aas Research Foundation (ARF), Jacobabad

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Harvesting Hope

Local Voices Leading the Case

Featuring Youth Organization, Balochistan

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BENEFITS

What core membership offers

Strategic consultation on PCE's coalition direction and campaigns

Opportunities to co-lead annual flagship campaigns

Priority access to capacity building/ learning opportunities

Access to PCE's publications, research database, and data tools

Connection to 25+ peer organisations across Pakistan

Platform for district insights to reach national and international decision-makers

Participation in the Annual Convention

Technical support for policy briefs, campaign strategies, and advocacy materials

Visibility in PCE's communications, reports, and national platforms

Facilitated introductions to provincial, national, and international partners

Strategic consultation on PCE's coalition direction and campaigns

Platform for district insights to reach national and international decision-makers

Opportunities to co-lead annual flagship campaigns

Participation in the Annual Convention

Priority access to capacity building/ learning opportunities

Technical support for policy briefs, campaign strategies, and advocacy materials

Access to PCE's publications, research database, and data tools

Visibility in PCE's communications, reports, and national platforms

Connection to 25+ peer organisations across Pakistan

Facilitated introductions to provincial, national, and international partners

MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE

Is your organisation a fit?

To join as a Core Member, your organisation should:

Be a registered civil society organisation

Have at least 3 years of experience in education advocacy or service delivery at the district, provincial or national level

Demonstrate capacity for community mobilization or policy engagement

Commit to active, long-term coalition participation

Share PCE’s values: honesty, non-discrimination, teamwork, excellence

Note: A nominal membership fee is charged based on the organization’s operational scale.

MEMBERSHIP PROCESS

STEP 1

Express interest

Express your interest in joining the coalition through this form

Start Application

STEP 2

Preliminary review

PCE reviews your organisation against eligibility criteria and provides feedback. If there’s a good fit, you’re invited to apply formally.

STEP 3

Full application

Submit your organisational background, details, track record, commitment statement, and references.

STEP 1

Vetting & onboarding

We meet to discuss alignment, expectations, and mutual commitments. On confirmation, you’re formally welcomed into the coalition.

Timeline: 2–3 months from EOI