Key Areas of Work / Themes

Environment & Biodiversity

Conservation of biodiversity is a core part of PCPF’s mission. They promote sustainable development and environmental education — raising public awareness about protecting native species, habitats, and ecological balance.

They are developing online educational materials (e-learning, videos) to teach ecological gardening, organic farming, composting, and native plant species conservation.

They intend to influence policy: PCPF engages decision-makers and environmental NGOs to push for better biodiversity strategies and nature-based solutions in Pakistan.

They emphasize the restoration and sustainable management of natural areas, integrating green infrastructure to build resilience in urban settings.

Urban Development & Infrastructure

PCPF works on basic infrastructure: water, sanitation, disaster management, transport planning.

They support participatory community processes, i.e., involving local people, governments, civil society in planning and delivering services.

They are aligned with global agendas: they frame their work in context of SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), the New Urban Agenda, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the Paris Agreement.

Human Rights & Social Justice

PCPF calls itself a “voice for the voiceless”: they defend marginalized, persecuted communities in Pakistan.

They provide legal aid (advocacy, court support, lawyers) to persecuted people.

They also support education: especially for underprivileged children.

Healthcare: they run clinics, organize medical camps, and provide medicines for poor communities.

Vocational training: they offer professional and technical training to reduce unemployment.

Women and children: they focus on improving the social status of women and children who lack support (e.g., orphans, marginalized girls).

Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid

They participate in relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction especially after natural disasters.

They also do disaster risk reduction (DRR): preparing communities to better handle disasters.

Community Mobilization & Advocacy

They mobilize ordinary citizens, local governments, research institutions, and international organizations to collaborate on urban sustainability.

They run seminars, conferences, exhibitions, and public events to educate and engage people on urban development and environmental themes.

They emphasize building long-term, sustainable solutions (not just quick fixes).

Membership & Networks

PCPF has ~ 750 general members; among them ~ 350 women.

They are part of national and international networks: e.g., Peace Foundation, Pakistan Christian Welfare Society, hope and UN forums, etc.

They have had accreditations: e.g., with UNFCCC (climate change), UNCTAD, and other international bodies.

Examples / Recent / Planned Projects

Biodiversity Project (“Upcoming” on our website)
They plan to produce e-learning content on eco-gardening, composting, and native plant conservation. They want to contribute to Pakistan’s national biodiversity strategy, pushing for more ambitious conservation goals. They are investigating how green infrastructure and nature-based solutions can help cities adapt to climate change.

Advocacy & Policy

They lobby for better biodiversity policies, including more robust national biodiversity plans. They engage in capacity building — training people, raising awareness, building local expertise for environmental stewardship.

Strengths / Impact

• Holistic approach: PCPF doesn’t just focus on one issue; they combine social justice, infrastructure, environment, and community development.
• Grassroots + policy: They both help people on the ground and try to influence policies at higher levels.
• Local + international reach: While based in Pakistan, they engage with international frameworks.
• Empowerment-oriented: education, vocational training, and community mobilization.

Challenges / Risks (Inferred)

• Funding constraints for long-term projects.
• Policy influence can be slow.
• Measuring impact of advocacy & awareness programs is difficult.
• Community buy-in may require sustained facilitation.
• Working on social justice can involve political/security risks in some areas.

Conclusion: PCPF plays a multi-dimensional role in Pakistan: it's an advocate for human rights and marginalized communities, and an actor in environmental conservation, urban development, and sustainability. Their strategies combine grassroots service delivery with policy advocacy, making their approach well-rounded.