Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy

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1 bridging the gap for social development Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy 10 years of building knowledge and trust Annual Report 2011

2 PCP reserves all rights of ownership of this document. Printed by: Colorline-Islamabad. Cover desktop composition and product management: Syed Hassan Sagheer. Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy, Islamabad. Published in April 2012

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4 01 Company Profile 04 Director s Report 08 Message from the Chairman 12 Research Portfolio 16 Philanthropy Support Services 20 Promoting good practices 24 Bridging the Gap 28 Board Meetings 30 Picture Gallery 32 Our People 34 Financial Statements

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6 Celebrating 10 Years

7 Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

8 Company Profile

9 Board of Directors Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, H.I., S.I. (Chairman) Mr. Badaruddin F. Vellani Mr. Firoz Rasul Mr. Shoaib Sultan Khan Syed Asaad Ayub Ahmed Dr. Suleman Sheikh Mr. Arshad Zuberi Dr. Attiya Inayatullah Mrs. Munawar Humayun Khan Mr. Mueen Afzal, H.I. Mr. Mahomed J. Jaffer Mrs. Roshan Khursheed Bharcucha Mr. Saeed Ahmed Qureshi Mr. Zaffar A. Khan, S.I. Mr. Syed Hyder Ali Mr. Mohsin Nathani Mr. Arif Habib Mr. Hussain Dawood Mr. Ahsan M. Saleem Mr. Towfiq H. Chinoy Mr. Sarim Sheikh The Centre is led by Mr. Tanwir Ali Agha, Executive Director PCP 02

10 PCP Board Committees Nomination and Governance Committee Dr. Shams-Kassim Lakha, H.I.,S.I. Chairperson Mr. Towfiq H. Chinoy Mr. Zaffar A. Khan S.I. Mr. Mueen Afzal, H.I. Mr. Ahsan M. Saleem Budget and Finance Committee Dr. Shams-Kassim Lakha, H.I.,S.I. Chairperson Mr. Saeed Ahmad Qureshi Mr. Mueen Afzal, H.I. Mr. Zaffar A. Khan S.I. Audit Committee Certification Committee Mr. Saeed Ahmad Qureshi Chairperson Dr. Attiya Inayatullah Mrs. Munawar Humayun Khan Mr. Mueen Afzal, H.I. Investment Committee Dr. Shams-Kassim Lakha, H.I.,S.I. Chairperson Mr. Saeed Ahmad Qureshi Mr. Badaruddin F. Vellani Mr. Mueen Afzal, H.I. Mr. Zaffar A. Khan S.I. Mr. Arif Habib Mr. Saeed Ahmad Qureshi Chairperson Mr. Mueen Afzal, H.I. Research Committee Mr. Mohamed J. Jaffer Chairperson Mr. Badaruddin F. Vellani Mr. Mueen Afzal, H.I. Mr. Zaffar A. Khan S.I. Mr. Shoaib Sultan Khan Dr. Attiya Inayatullah Mr. Ahsan M. Saleem Mr. Hussain Dawood 03

11 Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy Directors Report 2011

12 The Board of Directors Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) is pleased to present its report together with the audited financial statements for There are two aspects of philanthropy and charity in Pakistan that are striking. Firstly, the importance of giving in the lives of Pakistanis, for charity or social safety nets, but also as a significant supplemental national resource for social development. It is not only high net worth individuals or corporations, though their giving plays a more significant and structured role in poverty alleviation and social sector development. Even individuals with only limited capacity, give generously of both time, money and in kind. This is enhanced several times when a natural disaster strikes. The response has always been overwhelming, whether it is the 2005 earthquake or devastating floods in 2010 and In a recent global survey by the Charities Aid Foundation, World Giving Index 2011, ranks Pakistan 34th out of 155 countries, in terms of giving. The second aspect is the importance of trust. Where charitable/philanthropic organizations have the trust of the people, their generosity multiplies several folds, as every segment of society gives, from the richest, to people who are deprived themselves, to school children with their pocket money. Pakistan is going through challenging times. Yet philanthropy by the corporate sector has increased in 2010, over the preceding year. Our Annual Corporate Survey finds that giving by Public Listed Companies (PLCs) has increased from Rs. 2.4 billion in 2009 to Rs. 3.3 billion in 2010, a 37.5% increase. Over the 10 years period, since the survey was started, there has been an increase from Rs. 228 million to Rs. 3.3 billion, a 1,334% increase in nominal terms and a six-fold increase in real terms from the base year to the current reporting year. In terms of philanthropy and charity, Pakistanis are truly a generous people. The Directors are pleased to report that these aspects of philanthropy figure prominently in the strategic objectives and the work of the Centre. Firstly, in the generation of knowledge and its dissemination, secondly, through its certification of CSOs, which gives comfort to grant makers on the one hand and on the other, adds to the credibility 05 of CSOs as reliable and effective partners, thirdly, through its policy advice and advocacy which aim at improving the enabling environment for enhancing the volume and effectiveness of philanthropy for social sector development. In December 2011, the Centre completed 10 years of operations. During this period the Centre has carved out for itself, a niche and standing with stakeholders, through the generation of knowledge, contribution to an enabling environment and its role in building partnerships embedded in knowledge, trust and good governance. It is encouraging for PCP that several grant makers, both public and private, now require Certification by the Centre, either as a pre-requisite or a preference, before they allocate funds to CSOs. The Government has also listened carefully to our policy advice, ranging from tax exemption, to reporting requirements for public listed companies. The Centre has successfully designed and implemented Public Private Partnerships and served to bring together grant makers and recipients. While the Centre has come a long way over the past ten years, there are challenges. Principle among these are new directions in progammes to promote philanthropy, more research, development of human resource capacity for CSOs and the Centre itself, as well as, funding for PCP s operations. The Directors therefore asked the Centre to formulate a Second Five Year Strategic Plan for the period and a committee of the Board, chaired by me, was charged to provide guidance to the Centre. This is entirely a home grown exercise, as it should be, for true ownership. The basic strategy of the plan is to focus more sharply on the Centre s key work, while also moving into areas identified by our stakeholders. The plan is expected to be finalized and approved in the coming weeks. It will then be placed on the Centre s Website and shared with stakeholders. There has been a change in management. After a sterling performance, Dr. Anjum Riyazul Haque has left the PCP from her role as the Executive Director. Her commendable efforts, support and excellent management of work is acknowledged and appreciated. In her place, since mid December 2011, Mr. Tanwir Ali Agha has joined the PCP. During his 40 years in Public Service, Mr. Agha has held key

13 positions including that of the Auditor General of Pakistan, Secretary to the Government of Pakistan and has served on the Board of Directors of the World Bank. A new Senior Programme Manager, Dr. Jennifer Bennett, has also joined the PCP team. Dr. Bennett has vast professional experience in the Social Development sector. Certification continues to be the Centre s flagship programme, fostering an environment of trust and credibility. 57 applications were received in 2011, against 105 received in The reason for this decline was the closure of the Italian Debt Swap scheme, under which Certification by the PCP was a pre requisite for participating NGOs. We expect well over a hundred applications in 2012, based upon the certifications that will need to be revalidated, fresh applications and the expected agreement with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and the agreement entered into with the Community Development Programme (CDP), Government of the Sindh, under which the Centre will undertake fresh evaluation of NGOs. We are also in discussion with the Federal Board of Revenue, for a three-year recurring grant for the Centre, based upon specified deliverables. The Prime Minister approved a Rs. 20 million grant towards the endowment fund of the Centre. With this grant, the size of the endowment fund has increased to Rs. 80 million, funded equally by the private sector and the Government. We are deeply appreciative of this support, which is reflective of the Government s understanding of the role of Civil Society, and also recognition of the role that the Centre is playing in its mission of enhancing the volume and effectiveness of philanthropy as a means of social sector development. PCP launched its 7th Corporate Philanthropy Report (Survey of Public Listed Companies 2010) last December in Karachi. Emanating from this survey, the fifth PCP Corporate Philanthropy Awards were distributed amongst the top five companies which gave the highest contributions for social development in the country, on the basis of both volume of donation and volume of donation as a percentage of profit before tax. Mr. Yaseen Anwar, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan presented the awards. In his address, Mr. Yaseen acknowledged the role of PCP by saying It is indeed heartening to know that in Pakistan the corporate sector is embracing philanthropy. Thanks to the efforts of the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) as a vehicle for promoting partnerships between civil society, the private sector and the public sector to enhance indigenous giving. The ceremony was attended by leading businessmen, federal and provincial state functionaries, civil society representatives, donors and the media. An encouraging finding of the latest survey was that despite trying economic times, PLCs philanthropy recorded an increase of 37.5% from the preceding year, marking 2010 as Pakistan s corporate sectors highest philanthropic contribution to date (from the survey base year 2000). Giving was recorded at PKR 3.3 billion, an increase of PKR 0.9 billion from the preceding year, and measured at 0.8% of Profit Before Tax (PBT). The Directors extend their appreciation and compliments to the corporate sector for its generosity and increasingly active pursuit of the social development agenda in Pakistan. Given the Government s fiscal constraints, philanthropy will continue to be an important supplemental National resource for social sector development. Two Punjab studies were completed. One on Individual Philanthropy in the Punjab and the other on Family Foundations in the Punjab. Total giving in the year 2009 in Punjab was Rs billion, compared to a total provincial social sector development budget of Rs. 68 billion for the fiscal year These findings reinforce the premise on which PCP s vision and mission rest the inherent generosity of the people of Pakistan, and the importance of philanthropy as a resource contributing to building social capital. The fourth year of the AKDN Civil Society Programme (CSP) study has been completed. This study showcases instances of successful collaboration between Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Government Departments in Gilgit-Baltistan. These collaborations are both at the district level for providing basic health facilities, and also at the regional where the focus is on policy formulation in the education sector. Under the AKDN s Civil Society Programme (CSP), PCP also documented a case study of the Shagram Model, Chitral under which a public sector health facility is managed by both the Government and Aga Khan Health Services of Pakistan (AKHSP). Feedback from the partners and beneficiaries 06

14 are very positive and underline how partnerships between the public sector and civil society can make powerful contributions in alleviating poverty and its many manifestations. Because of the successful implementation of this model, collaboration is expected to continue. PCP continued to participate in relevant international events, learning from them and sharing its own experiences. PCPs role has been highly appreciated, particularly the Certification Programme, which has won acclaim at international fora. Organizations have evinced a keen interest on learning from Pakistan. PCP staff participated in four different events in the year 2011: A workshop on Strengthening Accountability of the Civil Society Sector in the Philippines; a regional forum on Revisiting CSO Governance & Accountability in South East Asia in Cambodia; Community Philanthropy Roundtable, in Dhaka; and Global Conference on Volunteers, in Budapest. During 2011, commitments towards the endowment fund of the PCP reached Rs million of which Rs million has been received compared to Rs million in This does not include the Government s grant of Rs. 20 million which was received in January For 2011, a budget of Rs million was approved by the Board of which Rs million (31%) was for core expenditure and Rs million (69%) for programme activities. However, only 62% (Rs million) of the total approved budget was utilized during 2011, due to resource constraints. Except for a grant of Rs million from Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan (AKF-P) for CSP and Shagram Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model, the expenditure was financed through our own sources; income from endowment fund (Rs. 14.3m), contributors fund (Rs. 9.06m), certification fee (Rs. 7.52m) and management fee (Rs. 3.98m). Finally, the Board deeply appreciates the continued encouragement and support of the Federal and Provincial governments, civil society organizations and the business community and looks forward to their valued advice and input in the future. The Board wishes to acknowledge the commitment and dedication of the management and staff of the PCP whose endeavours contribute to the progress and the success of the organization. Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, H.I., S.I. 07

15 Fostering partnerships embedded in Knowledge and Trust A message from the Chairman

16 I am most happy to present the annual report of the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) for 2011, the year which also marked the successful completion of PCP s 10 years, since its establishment in December This was another year in which Pakistan continued to face multiple challenges. Economic growth was below long term trends in Pakistan, serious macro economic imbalances were aggravated by the energy crisis and the disturbing law and order situation, and acts of terrorism added to the instability. The overall impact is an ever larger number of the population slipping below the poverty line. The big question therefore is how to meaningfully address the issue of poverty alleviation through social sector development in a highly constrained environment. The good news is that Pakistanis are a highly resilient people and giving for the needy is a fundamental and important part of our ethos. Thus, despite the very trying circumstances, giving, whether by the Corporate sector, family foundations or individuals continues to show robust growth. This has been shown by PCP s research studies on giving by listed corporations and in the province of Punjab and the 2011 International Survey of Global Giving. This fact is most heartening and reaffirms that Pakistanis, whether as grant makers or as a part of civil society, do not hesitate to step forward in helping their less fortunate brethren. The importance of philanthropy as a supplemental national resource for poverty alleviation and social sector development has been acknowledged by the Government in its Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSP). However, one wishes that decision makers in government would be more active in pursuing ways of engaging philanthropists in the alleviation of poverty by investing their giving in the creation of social assets, which could help reduce poverty through education, imparting of skills and provision of better health care. PCP continues to play an effective intermediary, facilitative and supportive role towards its vision of creating synergistic partnerships between Government, grant makers and civil society and its mission of enhancing the volume and effectiveness of philanthropy. The Centre s unique role has been acknowledged by all stakeholders. By the government in its PRSP documents, by the 09 Corporate Sector, Civil Society and by bilateral and multilateral donor agencies in their support for PCP programmes. The PCP s value at the national level particularly is reflected by contributions to its Endowment Fund, which have come in equal parts by the government and the private sector. As with the rest of the country, 2011 was a year of financial and strategic challenges for the PCP. In response, the Board commissioned the Second Five Year Strategic Plan, that provides a framework for PCPs direction in The thrust of the plan is to bring a sharper focus on our key programmes, including generation of new knowledge through research, building confidence amongst stakeholders by widening the certification programme for CSOs and advocacy for creation of an enabling environment. PCP will also work far more closely with the Provinces, which, after the 18th Amendment of the Constitution, are fully responsible for social sector development. Let me conclude by conveying deep appreciation on behalf of the Board to all our valued supporters, including contributors and donors for their confidence in the Centre, as well as members of the Certification Committee and other volunteers, and all those who gave of their time and wisdom to enhance the objectives of PCP. We look forward to continue working together with our partners and stakeholders to create synergistic linkages between the public sector, grant makers and CSOs, dedicated to the reduction of poverty through encouragement of philanthropy for social development. There is no nobler cause. Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, H.I., S.I.

17 Our Vision, Mission and Goals

18 Our Vision The three sectors of society-business, civil society and the government-work in a strengthened partnership for social development in Pakistan. Our Mission To increase the volume and effectiveness of indigenous philanthropy for social development in Pakistan. Our Goals Creating a policy, legal and fiscal environment that enables giving for development and promotes the growth and development of citizen organizations. Facilitating linkages between corporate philanthropists, citizen organizations and government for increased social investment. Enhancing citizen organizations capabilities as reliable and effective implementing partners of grantmakers through a certification system. Assisting philanthropists (corporations, foundations, Diaspora communities) in increasing the volume and impact of their giving. Raising broad societal understanding of philanthropy through research. 11

19 PCP s Research Portfolio Expanding The Knowledge Map Research is creating new knowledge. - Neil Armstrong

20 Our Journey So Far PCP, over a short period of time, has become a lead organization in philanthropy research. To date, the Centre s research portfolio includes 22 reports and studies on various aspects of philanthropy, civil society and public private partnerships. These include three reports on the Enabling Environment Initiative, a Monograph Series on Philanthropy, High Net worth Individuals Study, an Annual Corporate Philanthropy in Pakistan: Survey of Public Listed Companies (a total of 7 published reports during the period ), Philanthropy by Pakistani Diaspora in the USA, 3 editions of Gateway to Giving ( ), Private Initiative in Afghanistan, Going Beyond Business; Intelligent Corporate Philanthropy, Collaboration between Government and CSOs, Individual Philanthropy in the Punjab, Family Foundations in the Punjab and Government and Operational Policy on 3Ps in Education. the philanthropy of PKR 228 million documented in the survey s base year (2000). Though the base year findings revealed overwhelming participation by the corporate sector towards the goal of social development at that point in time, the rapid and volitional increase in the volume of contribution has far surpassed the expectations of even those who strongly advocate an increase in corporate giving and its documentation in Pakistan. Corporate Philanthropy in Pakistan; a Survey of Public Listed Companies Corporate Philanthropy in Pakistan, a Survey of Public Listed Companies is an annual survey report by Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), which investigates the philanthropic giving of Public Listed Companies (PLCs) in Pakistan. This report is a testimony to the generosity of the Public Listed Companies and their commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The concept of social responsibility amongst businessmen in Pakistan is not new. It is, in fact, deeply embedded in the Pakistani ethos. The primary goal of the annual Corporate Philanthropy Survey, in line with PCP s mission, is to increase both the volume and effectiveness of corporate philanthropy in Pakistan. The survey comprises a documentation of philanthropy by PLCs, estimates of its quantity and a study of the trends and patterns. The study also contains rankings of PLCs in terms of their giving, and, consequently facilitates the PCP Corporate Philanthropy Awards. PCP s Annual Corporate Philanthropy Awards The Corporate Philanthropy Survey aims to: Document Philanthropic activity by Pakistan s Business Sector. Increase the volume and effectiveness of giving in the business sector through evidence-based research. Assist policy makers and PLC leaders to effectively utilise the philanthropic resource pool. Allow for dissemination of best practise support services and policy advocacy. Recognize and motivate PLC captains to assume a stronger and wider role in social development in the country. Today, after documenting ten years of the country s annual corporate giving, corporate philanthropy for 2010 is recorded at PKR 3.3 billion as compared to such giving in 2009 recorded at PKR 2.4 billion. A massive fourteen fold increase is recorded from 13

21 Family Foundations in the Punjab Family Foundations are among the most interesting institutions of modern societies: as private institutions for public benefit, they enjoy significant independence. Historically, Family Foundations are among the oldest existing social institutions, dating back thousands of years. The courage, vision and effort with which they are built, are also unwritten narratives that need to be formalized and the exact giving trends of the wealthy families need to be explored and incentivized further as this is an important resource pool for organized social investing. Since the tradition of family philanthropy through Family Foundations is well established in the country, PCP conducted the study on Family Foundations in the Punjab. The study was initiated on December 04, 2008, with the signing of an agreement for collaboration between the PCP and the Social Welfare Department, Government of Punjab. However, the actual implementation of research started much later. This research study aims to obtain an indicative profile of Family Foundations characteristics and their internal functions, as well as their relationships with beneficiaries, and the state. It also explores ways of mobilizing, organizing and facilitating philanthropic activities in the Punjab, to support indigenous social development initiatives to create an enabling environment and develop human resource for the empowerment of local initiatives for social change and broader popular participation. Some of the salient features of the study are: A knowledge base about the origin and nature of Family Foundations and endowments (Waqf s) in Punjab Analyze the modalities of mobilizing, organizing and facilitating Family Foundations and endowments (Waqf s) philanthropic activities in Punjab Contrast the contribution of Family Foundations in Punjab with international Family Foundations Family Foundations giving (cash, in-kind, time volunteered and others) Foundation s perception of effective philanthropy Government-CSO Collaboration This study showcases instances of collaboration between Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Government Departments in Gilgit-Baltistan. One of such collaborations is localized at the district level for providing basic health facilities, while the other is regional in nature, focusing on policy formulation in the education sector. While there are a number of such instances of successful collaborations between the Government and CSOs for achieving mutual objectives, there is a realization of the challenges, and that multi disciplinary, joint efforts, cutting across the agencies and professional boundaries, are needed to enhance the effectiveness of such collaboration. Governments delivering public services are currently facing fiscal constraints, as well as, new demands and political priorities. Tight budgetary environments are placing unprecedented constraints on the Governments capacity to maintain current levels of service delivery. Complex societal problems create new challenges, and require public servants to do more with less. The quest for efficient, effective and sustainable ways to organise and deliver public services, offers the opportunity to re-think traditional models of service delivery, re-defining the boundaries of state, market, and society. The institution of the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) was the precursor of Civil Society Organizations growth in Gilgit-Baltistan. The CSO sector has made remarkable progress since then, and numerous CSOs are now actively involved in a wide range of environment and development issues such as irrigation, health, education, Consultative workshop session in Skardu 14

22 poverty alleviation, environmental concerns and sustainable natural resource management; and have gained increasing prominence in recent years. The CSOs in this region are aware of the need to involve the Government for sustainability of their programmes, as their interventions are usually time bound and donor dependent. However, it is the fundamental responsibility of the State to provide basic services to its citizens, while the role of the CSOs is and should be to support and supplement the State s efforts. There are many successful examples of such Government-CSO collaboration, illustrating harmony of purpose and objectives. However, there are no structured interactive forums through which the CSOs and the government can exchange ideas and opinions to further constructively feed into such endeavours. In the absence of such regular communication, the Government is not fully aware of the contribution of CSOs in development, and the CSOs are not fully abreast with the details of the Government policies. As part of this Study, the PCP research team interviewed government officers and managers of CSOs who were actively engaged in the Government- CSO collaborative work. Almost all of them agreed that collaboration between CSOs and the Government can unleash the potential of people and organizations across the entire development spectrum. Another observation that reverberated during the course of the consultation sessions was lack of guidelines or policies to facilitate partnerships. This vacuum often renders the collaborations, adhoc and informal, particularly, at the lower tier of public management, leaving the entire partnership dependent on the willingness or understanding of individual public servants. Overall, there was a consensus among both the parties that a comprehensive framework for Public-Private Partnerships for the social sector was imperative to create an enabling environment for mutually rewarding GovernmentCSO collaboration. Moreover, such rules of engagement would not only provide a method for forging collaboration with the Government but would also ensure ownership and involvement throughout the collaboration cycle. Consultative workshop session in Gilgit-Baltistan 15

23 Philanthropy Support Services Facilitating Philanthropists and Implementers To give away money is an easy matter and in any man s power. But to decide to whom to give it, and how large and when, and for what purpose and how, is neither in every man s power nor an easy matter. - Aristotle

24 Philanthropy Support Services (PSS) is a programme specifically designed to assist philanthropists enhance the impact of their giving by systematizing and channelizing for social development and human welfare. The PSS unit has been actively engaged with four main programmes in ; Fund for Inclusion of People with Disability (FIPD), NGO Law Monitor Project, Improving Quality of Education Programme, and continuation of the Public Private Partnerships for Education. In line with PSS mandate, the Unit has also been providing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) to both local and international donors including mobilizing funding for the natural disasters and crisis situations. Fund for Inclusion of People with Disability (FIPD) Disability is one of the many social issues needing our urgent attention and focus. Fund for Inclusion of People with Disability strives for a more responsive environment towards people with disabilities and helps them attain confidence and self reliance. PCP has been facilitating FIPD based on its core competence, expertise and experience to provide linkages, support and facilitation services. This project started in 2008 and successfully concluded in During (phase-ii), PCP facilitated FIPD s funding for five, disability related projects. Philanthropy of PKR 3 Million was channelized for the following projects: 1. Audio World Project: Education to visually impaired students with the help of audio cassettes and pleasure listening books. (By Pakistan Foundation Fighting Blindness - PFFB) 2. Rehabilitation of Disabled Children: Low cost technological aid to physically challenged children. (By Mehnaz Fatimah Educational & Welfare Organization - MFEWO) 3. Skill development and self employment: Vocational training of girls with disabilities and helping them to establish their own small businesses (by SAHARA, D.I. Khan) 4. Leather Work Training: Technical training of leather work and shoe making to youth with hearing impairment. (By Anjumanan e Naujawanan e Charsadda ANC) 5. Speech Therapy: Therapy sessions to children with language and speech impairment. (By Lahore Speech & Language Centre LSLC) These projects were selected after a thorough review and scrutiny and were carefully monitored and evaluated by PCP. NGO Law Monitoring ICNL s NGO Law Monitor provides up-to-date information on legal issues affecting not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) around the world. Pakistan is one of the 33 countries participating in the project. PCP is the local partner of International Centre for Non-profit Law (ICNL) for its NGO Law Monitor Project. PCP, as monitoring partner of ICNL in Pakistan has developed a report on nonprofit law in Pakistan. PCP also sends monthly relevant updates to ICNL. Initially the partnership agreement was signed for which has been renewed for Public Private Partnership (3Ps) for Education Programme Over the year PCP developed school improvement plans for two corporate partners; Tullow Pakistan 17

25 Developments Ltd. and Petronas Carigali Pakistan Ltd. Contributions from these philanthropists amount to over PKR 5.5 million. This partnership model has been instrumental in increasing access to and enhancing the quality of education for the children of rural marginalized areas in Sindh. This innovative partnership model received increasing interest and recognition in the past. The model s winning strength has been in facilitating the corporate philanthropist to enter into partnerships underpinned with agreements, due process and outcome assessments. Improving Quality of Education Programme (IQEP) The IQEP project aims to improve the quality of education in select government primary schools, low-fee charging private schools, and communitybased primary schools in order to improve student learning, achievement levels, learning environment and teacher competencies. An action research is also accompanied within the programme to study the impact of quality initiatives within different models of schooling. The Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) is the key implementation partner and its scope of work includes timely achievement of programme targets. This project is being supported by Foundation Open Society Institute (FOSI). PCP s role in this quality education project is to ensure effective implementation through monitoring and validation of the project activities and reporting to FOSI. PCP acts as a coordinator between FOSI and SEF for smooth running of the project. The first phase of the project was successfully concluded in June The second phase is currently in progress. Objectives To undertake capacity building initiatives for teachers in order to improve the quality of teaching-learning process To develop and disseminate learning materials and teaching aids that can support active childcentred learning To promote an environment within the school that is conducive to learning To engage community stakeholders as part of School Management Bodies for managing and strengthening the schools Top Right: Teachers Training session in process - FOSI project in Hyderabad Middle: Student enjoys a lesson in adopted school Bottom Right: Without access to quality education they have no future 18

26 Philanthropy in Disaster and International Grants PCP s role has been vital in facilitating the flow of philanthropy during crisis situation. PCP not only provides information, desk support and technical advice to CSOs, international donors, corporations and individual donors but also responds to emergency situations in Pakistan. PCP s niche role, of assessing CSOs through CSO Certification proved to be a relevant starting point to facilitate international grants from private sources to flow to credible CSOs working for disaster relief in Pakistan. In this regard the Centre attracted the attention of international grant-making organizations for guidance in identifying relevant and credible CSOs for effective implementation of projects pertaining to relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction of the victims of natural disasters. The unit also provided technical support to the donors with regard to conduct M&E of their funded projects. During the flood disasters 2010 and 2011, the PCP collected, contributed and distributed relief items in remote villages of Dera Ghazi Khan and Charsadda. A list of Certified CSOs was compiled that were working specifically in the thematic area of flood relief, and this list was used to establish linkages between grant -makers and grant-seekers. PCP Participated in Community Philanthropy Roundtable in Bangladesh Community Philanthropy has gained momentum in the last decade. A number of charitable foundations have come together to explore possible ways to stimulate and develop community philanthropy as a means of contributing to the sustainability of civil society and of supporting the effectiveness of development aid. One such roundtable was organized by the Aga Khan Foundation USA in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in September The round-table was part of a process of consultation undertaken by AKF-USA and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to explore ways to stimulate and develop community philanthropy as a means of contributing to the sustainability of civil society and of supporting the effectiveness of development aid. Various group works and discussion took place during the three working days. In result of this deliberation it came up with a definition of Community Philanthropy and strategic guidelines for AKF to design new programmes in South Asian context. From Pakistan, Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) and Civil Society Resource Centre (CSRC) participated in the roundtable. Development professionals from Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh, South Africa and Switzerland also participated in the round-table. 19 Strengthening the Accountability of the Civil Society Sector - Workshop delegates from Pakistan (PCP), Canada, Zimbabwe, India, Nepal, Japan, Mexico and Korea

27 Promoting Good Practices Road to Credibility and Recognition Governing today means giving acceptable signs of credibility. It is like advertising and it is the same effect that is achieved - commitment to a scenario. - Jean Baudrillard

28 The PCP s CSO certification programme is the first of its kind in South Asia. It has now entered its ninth year. This programme evaluates CSOs in the areas of internal governance, financial management and programme delivery. This seal of credibility goes a long way in creating a pool of reliable and effective implementation partners and fosters an environment of trust. Besides adding to its credibility, certification also enables CSOs to apply for tax exemption since the standards are endorsed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). This is a win-win situation for all stakeholders- the Government, Civil Society, grant makers and the ultimate beneficiaries the millions of poor and marginalized in Pakistan. Activities of the certification Unit in Evaluation of CSOs During 2011, Certification unit evaluated and presented 65 Evaluation Reports before the Certification Panel. The number of certified CSOs exceed 230. The Centre is also in the process of finalizing an annexure for the Gateway to Giving, a directory of certified CSOs to assist both the donors and the CSOs. The annexure contains the profiles of the newly Certified CSOs during the year After careful consideration, the fee structure of the certification programme has been revised w.e.f January 1, It is important to bear in mind that this is essentially a public service programme. PCP evaluates CSOs to facilitate grant makers, build capacity and confidence in CSOs, and on behalf of the FBR for tax exemptions. The public service aspect is brought out in its fee structure, which is highly subsidized, except for the largest category of CSOs. Typically PCP has met the cost difference from grants by donors/ sponsors. Otherwise the programme would not be viable. 2. Preparation of Guide Books Two guide books i.e. Registration Laws and Tax Exemption Regime of CSOs have been prepared and are available on our website. These documents will provide an overview of the legal framework for the CSOs and applicable tax exemption regime. 3. PCP Participation in Regional Forums The Caucus of Development NGO Networks, Philippine Council for NGO Certification and World Alliance for Citizen Participation invited PCP to attend a workshop on Strengthening Accountability of the Civil Society Sector (CSS) in Philippines. Similarly, PCP was also invited by Cooperation Committee for Cambodia to another regional forum on CSO accountability and Governance. organizations from across the world, organizers of self-regulation initiatives and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that are working on accountability and governance issues within the CSS. It provided PCP an opportunity to learn what others are doing to strengthen the CSS and share experiences of self-regulation. PCP presented its certification model, which was highly appreciated by the participants of the forums. The evolutionary nature of model and its areas covering Internal Governance, Financial Management and Programme Delivery were considered elaborative. 4. Certification Panel meeting During the course of the year 2011, three Panel meetings were held and twenty three new Civil Society Organizations were certified. 5. Partnerships for Certification On the successful completion of the Pakistani - Italian Debt Swap agreement, PCP has signed an agreement with the Community Development Programme, Government of Sindh to certify Sindh based CSOs and discussions are at an advanced stage with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund for certifying their partner organizations. This is a reflection of the confidence in the certification regime by stakeholders. This will not only benefit the CSOs but will also provide options to donors, who are always in search of credible partners. The forums brought together national umbrella 21

29 Consultative session by PCP s certification team in Gilgit Orphans receiving subsidized schooling in Gilgit and Hunza 22

30 Contributing to Trust: New Certified CSOs during Consumer Rights Commission of Pakistan (CRCP) 2. Kashmir Orphans Relief Trust (KORT) 3. The Citizens Archive of Pakistan - CAP 4. The Pakistan Foundation (TPF) 5. Association of Social Development (ASD) 6. Mamoona Development Foundation (MDF) 7. Human Resource Development Society (HRDS) 8. Youth Engagement Services (YES) Network Pakistan 9. Naymet Trust, Lahore 10. Karwan Community Development Organization (KCDO) 11. Free Media Foundation (FMF) 12. Centre for Development of Social Services (CDSS) 13. Organization for Participatory Development (OPD) 14. Sustainable Use Specialist Group-Central Asia (SUSG) 15. Gottfried Thoma-PTC Employee Benevolent Trust 16. Pakistan Human Development Fund (PHDF) 17. Appna Sehat (AS) 18. Healthcare and Social Welfare Association HASWA 19. RSPN 20. Alliance Francaise (AF) 21. Al Habib Eye Trust (AHET) 22. Petarian Foundation (PF) 23. Fazilia Trust (FT) 23

31 Bridging the Gap... through Communication & Advocacy To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others. - Anthony Robins

32 PCP s Communication and Advocacy (C&A) work has been an integral part of the Centre with the mandate to create awareness amongst all stakeholders of society about the role of philanthropy in social development. The mainstay of PCP s communication strategy, in consonance, with the vision and mission of PCP, is to disseminate knowledge and public understanding of philanthropy beyond charity and personal humanitarian giving. This translates into the challenging communication agenda of creating interest in and communicating the value philanthropy offers to every segment of society through its contribution to the national development landscape. Some of the outcomes of the Communication and Advocacy efforts in the 2011 are: Events High profile events during the year included the Annual Corporate Philanthropy Awards 2011, where Mr. Yaseen Anwar, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, was present as Chief Guest, as well as the Conference on Climate Change Perspective, carried out in Collaboration with the One UN Joint Programme on Environment. Publications The Centre Launched the Annual Corporate Philanthropy Survey Report 2010 in December Two Studies, commissioned by the Government of the Punjab were also completed. The reports will be launched in The year 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of PCP. On this occasion, the Centre is publishing a special edition as part of its periodically published quarterly newsletter. This newsletter is regularly sent to stakeholders including the public & private sector and Civil Society. Strategy The Centre worked on development of a multipronged media strategy to advance discussion and awareness on the subject, including regular updates on the PCP website on global developments, as well as, through alerts, news reports and the distribution of in-house publication at various forums. Website During the year, the Centre disseminated information on the concept, approach and mechanics of philanthropy through PCP s website. PCP has also been able to provide programme and events information, various publications, certification application forms, evaluation parameters and all other relevant information for public benefit and use through its website. The website also serves as a conduit for the promotion of partnerships between donors and CSOs. The website was also redesigned. Advocacy Efforts and Policy Input The PCP continues its efforts to use advocacy as a tool for policy input at the Federal Level, and now at the Provincial Level as well, as a result of the passing of the eighteenth Amendment. Our Policy Input efforts focus on the creation of an enabling envi- 25 ronment for the Civil Society Sector and Social Development. The Advocacy efforts focus on the objective of creating a better understanding within the general public, of the dynamics of philanthropy and promoting philanthropy as a significant ingredient for sustainable national development. This is in line with our belief that a strong and galvanized public opinion is essential to facilitate change. International Linkages The Centre has established strong networks in the international arena. It is a regular participant of the Global Philanthropy Forum, and The World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists in the Middle East. The International Centre for Non profit Law has engaged PCP as a partner to monitor CSO happenings in the country. PCP s work is increasingly recognized at international fora, particularly its flagship certification programme. PCP staff also represented the Centre at the following international Conferences: 1. Workshop on Strengthening Accountability of the Civil Society Sector (CSS) in Philippines hosted by Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO), Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and CIVICUS. 2. Regional forum on Revisiting CSO Governance

33 and Accountability in South East Asia hosted by the Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC). 3. Global Conference on Volunteers, Budapest hosted by the Red Cross and the United Nations Volunteer Programme. 4. The Community Philanthropy Roundtable, Dhaka, Bangladesh hosted by AKF-USA and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Future Plans The following are the primary future objectives of the C&A strategy: To promote PCPs mission of enhancing the volume and effectiveness of philanthropy as a means of social development and vision of creating synergistic partnerships amongst all stakeholders, including the Federal and Provincial governments Sharpen focus on provincial governments, particularly in view of the 18th Amendment as a result of which, social sector development is entirely within the provincial ambit Advocate to the Federal and Provincial governments on the significance and understanding of philanthropy as a supplemental national resource for social investment/development Work with all stakeholders towards an enabling environment that is conducive to more giving and effective utilization Promote partnerships embedded in knowledge and trust, bonded by the national cause of social development Promote PCP at various forums and seminars Explore new partnership avenues for PCP Provide orientation sessions to Civil Society Organizations, corporate sector, donor agencies and the public sector on relevant topics Promote evidence based policies Mr. Yaseen Anwar, Governor State Bank of Pakistan, speaking at the annual PCP Corporate Awards 26

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35 Board Meeting s Attendance 2011

36 S. No Names Total Attended Leave Granted Eminent Citizens 29 1 Dr. Shams-Kassim Lakha, H.I.,S.I Chariman, PCP BoD/Former President AKU 2 Mr. Saeed Ahmad Qureshi Former Deputy Chairman Government of Pakistan 3 Mr. Mueen Afzal, H.I. Former Secretayy General Finance & Economics Affairs Government of Pakistan 4 Mrs. Munawar Humayun Khan Chairperson, SRSP 5 Dr. Attiya Inayatullah MNA, Former Federal Minister for Women Development, Special Education, Social Welfare & Population Welfare 6 Mr. Mohamed J. Jaffer Former Senior Partner, M/s Orr, Dignam & Co 7 Mrs. Roshan Khursheed Bharucha Ex-Senator from Baluchistan 8 Mr. Arshad Zuberi Chief Executive Daily Business Recorder 9 Mr. Zaffar A. Khan S.I. Former CEO Engro Chemical & Former Chairman PIA, PTCL, KSE 10 Syed Hyder Ali MD & CEO, Packages Ltd. 11 Mr. Mohsin Nathani CEO, Standard Chartered Bank Civil Society Organizations 12 Mr. Badaruddin F. Vellani Chairman, Aga Khan Foundation (Pakistan) 13 Syed Asaad Ayub Ahmed CEO, The Citziens Foundation 14 Mr. Firoz Rasul President Aga Khan University 15 Mr. Shoaib Sultan Khan Chairman, National Rural Support Program 16 Dr. Suleman Shaikh Chairman, Sindh Graduate Association Corporate Leaders Corporate Leaders 17 Mr. Ahsan M. Saleem CEP, Cresent Steel & Allied Products 18 Mr. Hussain Dawood Chairman, Engro Chemicals Pakistan Limited 19 Mr. Towfiq H. Chinoy Chairman, New Jubilee Insurance 20 Mr. Arif Habib President Arif Habib Securities Limited 21 Mr. Sarim Sheikh Chairman/Managing Director, Shell Pakistan Limited

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39 Contributing to change Tanwir Ali Agha Executive Director Jennifer Bennett Senior Programme Manager Syed Mohammad Ahmad Senior Manager Finance and Administration Rashid Rafiq Senior Officer Finance & Admin Abdul Malik Nazir Alvi Finance & Administration Officer our People Research Programme Certification Programme Ali Shoaib Senior Programme Officer Naveed Yousaf Senior Programme Officer Rabia Hasan Programme Officer Arslan Bin Naseer Programme Officer Syed Hassan Sagheer Junior Programme Officer Asad Zia Iqbal JuniorProgramme Officer Philanthropy Support Services Programme Kanwal Ahmad Junior Programme Officer M. Mansoor Sarwar Programme Officer Javed Iqbal Secretary to Executive Director Shagufta Mariam Front Desk & Office Assistant 32

40 Contributing to change our Partners Contributors: Abdullah Foundation Arif Habib Securities Asiatic Group of Companies Ajanee Tours Babar Ali Foundation Crescent Steel & Allied Products Dawood Hercules Chemicals Ltd. Descon EFU Insurance Company Engro Chemicals The Fancy Foundation Gam Corp. Gul Ahmed Textile Highnoon Laboratories ICI International Industries Javed Omer Vohru & Company Karam Ceramics Lucky Cement / Yunus Brothers Malik Auto & Agriculture Industries Merck Marker Mumtaz Bakhtawar Memorial Trust Hospital Muslim Commerical Bank World Call Telecom Glaxosmithkline Soneri Bank Packages Limited Pakistan Cables Rupali Polyester Telebiz Television Business Production Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation Mr. Shaukat Tarin Ms. Nadra Panjwani New Jubilee Insurance Pak Arab Fertizers Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. Samaa TV Silk Bank Corporate Partners: Partner District Government: Thatta, Ghotki, Petronas Carigali Pakistan Ltd. Peace Campus Development Corporation Sindh Education Foundation Sindh Graduates Association Tullow (Developments) Pakistan Ltd. Government: Federal Board of Revenue Earthquake Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Authority Economic Affairs Division Federal Relief Commission Ministry of Population Welfare Ministry of Finance Ministry of Social Welfare & Special Education 4 Provincial Social Welfare Developments Ministry of Education Provincial Department of Education, Sindh Planning Commission Provincial P&E Networking: International: ActionAid Allavida Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium AUSAID Centre for Philanthropy Charities Aid Foundation CIVICUS Credibility Alliance, India CSRC FAO Happy Hearts Fund (Petra Nemcova s) Give2Asia GlobalGiving Global Philanthropy Forum One World Trust s Global Accountability Project International Business Leaders Forum IUCN Pearson Fund Philippines Council for NGO Certification PILDAT UNAIDS WINGS Network World Bank World Population Fund WWF National: Devolution Trust for Citizen s Empowerment FPAP Hudood-ul-Ibad Trust Insaan Foundation NCHD PTC World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists Media:Aaj TV APR Business Recorder, CNBC, Farhan Bokhari, FM 100, Geo News, the nation, Nawaiwaqt, Ptv Global, PBC, Dr. Shaheen H. Ali, Zafeen T. Ebrahim, Zubeida Mustafa Grant Recipients: ANC, dost welfare foundation, Fatima memorial hospital trust, kwendo kor, kidney centre, lrbt, Lahore speech centre, mehnaz Fatima, seher, tcf, pffb Donors: AKF, AKDN, GoP, Word Bank, Social welfare department, Government of the Punjab 33

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