PCP Blogs
The culture of giving in Pakistan
Every afternoon, the roadside adjacent to a posh F-11 market in Islamabad is thronged by crowds of the poor and needy: daily wage earners, labourers, security guards, street children, beggars, and the homeless. The attraction? A free hot meal served on plastic mats hurriedly rolled out on the pavement —…Read More
Philanthropy — a buffer for floods
The changing weather patterns and average temperatures, resulting in rising sea levels, severe heat waves, floods, drought, famine, etc, are frequently described as the greatest existential threat to humanity in our times. It is contended that Pakistan’s poor management of water resources, weak infrastructure and global climate change may have…Read More
Riding the winds of change
The power of youth as a potential resource and agent of change for a country’s development can never be underestimated. Young people, once their potential is tapped and steered in the right direction, are often dynamic, innovative and passionate about contributing to a good cause. The term ‘youth’ is recognised…Read More
Learning about philanthropy is valuable for youth
Pakistan, albeit a low middle-income country, is a generous nation where giving is a common practice among all sections of society. Nevertheless, philanthropy is neither institutionalised nor is it generally discoursed or taught about in schools, colleges or universities. Accordingly, philanthropy amongst the masses is a complex and misunderstood phenomenon.…Read More
Economic footprints of non-profits
Non-profit organisations (NPOs) are generally known as endowments, foundations, or non-government organisations (NGO) that raise funds and carry out operations to fulfil unmet social, environmental, or cultural needs of individuals, thus contributing significantly to the social well-being of people. NPOs offer social services and programmes through federal, provincial, and local…Read More