Young Education Changemakers Network

Young people are the primary beneficiaries of Pakistan's education system, yet they are almost entirely absent from the decisions that shape it. YECN exists to change that. Through the Young Education Changemakers Network, PCE invests in youth leadership, builds advocacy capacity, and opens real spaces for young voices to contribute to policy.

Young people are the primary beneficiaries of Pakistan's education system, yet they are almost entirely absent from the decisions that shape it. YECN exists to change that. Through the Young Education Changemakers Network, PCE invests in youth leadership, builds advocacy capacity, and opens real spaces for young voices to contribute to policy.

YECN

What is YECN?

YECN is PCE’s youth constituency. A network of young leaders who combine passion for education with the skills to drive change. YECN members research, campaign, facilitate dialogues, and advocate for education reforms that reflect young people’s lived realities and aspirations.

YECN is not a symbolic youth platform. Members lead real work: supporting research, facilitating dialogues, coordinating campaigns and engaging with policymakers. The most active YECN members are invited to serve on the YECN’s Planning & Action Committee, an executive strategic body steering the youth constituency’s direction.

BENEFITS

What YECN offers

Opportunity to contribute to real policy processes and to lead campaigns

Access to PCE's research, publications, and policy networks

Mentorship from experienced education experts and practitioners

Capacity building through training sessions, workshops, and learning events

National and international visibility through PCE's platforms

A genuine platform for youth-led advocacy

Opportunity to contribute to real policy processes and to lead campaigns

Capacity building through training sessions, workshops, and learning events

Access to PCE's research, publications, and policy networks

National and international visibility through PCE's platforms

Mentorship from experienced education experts and practitioners

A genuine platform for youth-led advocacy

SPOTLIGHT

Harvesting Hope

Start With What You Have

Featuring Abdul Rehman Saboor - PCE's Youth Leader

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Who can join?

YECN welcomes young people (generally 18-35) who demonstrate commitment to education advocacy, civic engagement, or social change.
We look for:

Genuine passion for education and youth rights

Leadership experience or demonstrated initiative

Commitment to active participation, not just membership

Alignment with PCE’s values

How to join

STEP 1

Apply

Fill out a short application form sharing your background, motivation, and what you hope to contribute to YECN.

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STEP 2

Review

PCE’s team reviews applications on a rolling basis. We look for commitment and alignment and not just credentials.

STEP 3

Welcome call

A brief orientation call with the YECN coordinator to discuss expectations, the engagement calendar, and next steps.

STEP 1

Get started

Join the network, connect with peers across Pakistan, and start contributing to PCE’s work.

Timeline: 4-5 weeks from application