named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Impact Network
Collaborative network supporting social entrepreneurs through capacity-building workshops, seed funding, and cross-sector partnerships in education, health, agriculture, water, and energy sectors
National Education Forum
Annual event convening stakeholders around key themes in education such as leadership and industry-academia linkages
Pakistan Education Council (PEC)
National advocacy body organizing forums, symposia, and public campaigns to promote education reform and policy improvements
SSBC (Student Startup and Business Center)
Supports student entrepreneurship and innovation at partner universities through incubation resources and programming
Student Advancement Fund Endowments (SAFE)
Establishes endowment funds at Pakistani universities; half of annual earnings fund scholarships for economically disadvantaged students, while the rest is reinvested for long-term sustainability
Sughra Begum Center for Education Policy and Development (SuBCEPAD)
Graduate education policy center at Punjab University offering M.Phil and Ph.D. programs, research, and technical support to improve education accessibility and quality
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocate for improved education accessibility and quality in PakistanConducts national advocacy through annual forums, symposia, workshops, and public relations campaigns to improve access to and quality of education in Pakistan.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Build capacity of universities and education institutionsSupports higher education institutions through organizing workshops and training, gathering research, and serving as a national resource for public and private educational bodies to strengthen education systems.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Enroll graduate students in education policy programsOffers M.Phil and Ph.D. programs focused on education policy planning to train future leaders and researchers in the field.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Fund and support student endowment programs at universities in PakistanProvides seed funding and technical assistance to universities in Pakistan to establish and grow Student Advancement Fund Endowments (SAFEs), with 50 universities currently participating.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Fund high-potential social enterprisesAwards direct seed funding to promising social enterprises in Pakistan to support innovation and scalable impact.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Promote access to quality higher education in PakistanSupports students in Pakistan by promoting access to quality higher education and developing academic skills and social conscience to foster participation in societal development.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Support social entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems in PakistanBuilds capacity of social entrepreneurs through workshops on impact measurement, BOP business models, partnerships, and financial sustainability; stimulates pipeline development via outreach events; and established the Impact Network to scale social innovations.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conduct research on incubators and accelerators in PakistanCo-published a benchmarking report on the performance and impact metrics of 31 incubators and accelerators in Pakistan, using global and regional comparisons to inform local best practices.
- Establish education policy centers at universitiesFounded the Sughra Begum Center for Education Policy and Development and the Pakistan Education Council at Punjab University to advance education policy research and development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$48K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$23K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.08M
Cash$53K
Investments$1.02M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.08M
Liquid reserves557.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +270.4%
relationships · 72
Who they work with
- Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Bahauddin Zakariya University Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Bahria University, Islamabad Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Beaconhouse National University, Lahore Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- COMSATS, Islamabad Partner — Hosts an SSBC established with support from PEP Foundation.
- Dr. Inge Grundke-Iqbal Partner — Co-founder of the PEP Foundation; served until her passing in 2012.
- Dr. Khalid Iqbal Partner — President of the Board of Trustees and ongoing financial contributor to the PEP Foundation.
- Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Government College University, Faisalabad Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Government College University, Lahore Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Government College Women University Faisalabad Partner — Included participation from its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Naureen Aziz Qureshi, in the 2016 National Education Forum.
- Government College Women University, Faisalabad Partner — Hosts an SSBC established with support from PEP Foundation.
- Incubation Centers Partner — Collaborates with incubation centers as part of the Impact Network to scale social innovations.
- Institute of Management Sciences Peshawar Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- International Donors Partner — Collaborates with international donors to support the scaling of social innovations.
- International Islamic University, Islamabad Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Investors Partner — Engages investors to support high-potential social enterprises through funding and collaboration.
- Islamia College University, Peshawar Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak, Karak Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Khyber Medical University, Peshawar Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- King Edward Medical University, Lahore Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Lahore College for Women University, Lahore Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences, Uthal Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
- Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro Partner — Hosts an SSBC established with support from PEP Foundation.
- Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro Partner — Partner institution where a Student Advancement Fund Endowment (SAFE) has been established.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration Through Knowledge Sharingmethodology: cross-sector_collaborationBy creating problem-solution communities with sector-specific briefs and open expert databases, we foster cross-sector collaboration because shared knowledge frameworks enable diverse stakeholders to co-develop effective, scalable solutions.
- Ecosystem-Building for Innovationmethodology: ecosystem-buildingBy encouraging, educating, and retaining entrepreneurs, we build a flourishing innovation ecosystem because sustained national success in the global knowledge economy depends on interconnected entrepreneurial capacity.
- Education for Developmentmethodology: education-for-developmentBy promoting access to quality higher education in Pakistan, we advance societal development because educated youth become agents of change with enhanced academic skills and social conscience.
- Leadership Development Through Servicemethodology: leadership-development-through-serviceBy engaging students in structured volunteer opportunities, we develop leadership and cognitive skills because experiential service builds practical competencies and civic responsibility.
- Sustainable Endowment Model for Scholarshipsmethodology: sustainable endowment modelBy using an endowment model where half of annual investment earnings fund scholarships and half are reinvested, we ensure long-term financial sustainability and continuous access for economically disadvantaged students because reinvestment preserves capital while generating ongoing educational impact.