PCP’s NPO Certification Program awards accreditation to non-profit organizations (NPOs) that demonstrates excellence in seven functional areas. So far more than 3000 NPOs have chosen to be trusted. Charities and NPOs including INGOs, CSOs, Universities, Microfinance Institutions, LSOs etc often seek certification to boost trust and credibility of their organizations and showcase that they are a well-functioning organization having sound structures and systems to deliver services effectively and efficiently. PCP Certified Organizations feel that the process has identified and reduced organizational risks and improved internal governance practices. The NPO Certification Program seeks to bring transparency, accountability and good governance in the nonprofit sector in Pakistan. The first initiative of its kind in South Asia; it involves the evaluation of a nonprofit organization on standardized parameters of internal governance, financial management and program delivery. This voluntary assessment aims to enhance NPOs credibility and its access to funding. Through the allied activities of this program, PCP promotes certified NPOs in an annual directory and on its website and also builds capacity of not for profits for greater effectiveness.