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OUR IDENTITY
Who is CARD?
CARD is a community-focused development organisation working to strengthen communities, promote social justice and support inclusive, sustainable development.
Centre for Advocacy, Research & Democracy (CARD)
Building a More Just, Inclusive & Democratic Society
CARD is a non-profit civil society organization working to strengthen communities and public institutions through social justice, democratic values, resilience, inclusive participation and evidence-based advocacy.
Advancing Justice · Participation · Democracy
GET TO KNOW US
Who is CARD?
Community development, social justice and inclusive growth begin when people have the opportunity to shape their own future.
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OUR JOURNEY
When was it established?
CARD was established in 2013, with a commitment to advancing community development, strengthening local capacities and creating meaningful opportunities for positive change.
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OUR REACH
Where does it work?
CARD focuses on communities in Sindh, including Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Mirpurkhas and Shaheed Benazirabad, working to respond to local needs and strengthen community resilience.
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OUR PARTNERSHIPS
Who does it work with?
CARD works with communities and local stakeholders, bringing people together to encourage participation, build local capacity and support collective action for development.
Our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities, promote inclusion and help create a more just and resilient society.
Vision & Mission
Guided by a shared purpose, we work towards a society where communities are resilient, institutions are strengthened and everyone can participate meaningfully.
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Our Vision
A socially just and democratic society that fosters resilience and inclusive growth for all.
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Our Mission
Strengthening communities and public institutions through social justice, democratic values, resilience, inclusive participation and evidence-based advocacy.
WHERE WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Our Areas of Work
Seven interconnected thematic areas guide our efforts to support communities, promote inclusion and create sustainable development opportunities.
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Thematic
Areas
Areas
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Agribusiness & Entrepreneurship
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Art, Craft, Culture & Music
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Climate Change & Humanitarian Response
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Education & Skill Development
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WASH, Health & Nutrition
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Gender / GBV / SEA-SH
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Human Rights, Peace, Inclusion & Diversity
From Communities to Policy
We bridge communities and decision-makers through evidence-based advocacy, strategic interventions and policy engagement to help create lasting change.
Community
Listening to people, understanding local needs and building solutions with communities.
Evidence
Turning community experiences into data, insights and evidence that inform action.
Advocacy
Amplifying community voices and engaging stakeholders to advance meaningful change.
Policy
Promoting fair, inclusive and responsive policies through dialogue and policy engagement.
Institutional Change
Strengthening institutions, improving accountability and supporting better governance.
Impact
Contributing to more resilient communities and a socially just, inclusive society.
From community voices to institutional change — connecting people, evidence and action for lasting impact.
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Institutional Profile
01 / Our Impact
Change that
can be seen.
Impact that
matters.
Meaningful change begins with communities and grows through evidence, collaboration and action. CARD's impact story should reflect verified achievements, lessons and outcomes drawn from its work.
Evidence before numbers
Verified achievements and measurable outcomes will be
added after reviewing CARD's reports and project records.
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Our approach
From community voices to evidence-led change.
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From priorities to practice
02 / Featured Work
Ideas translated
into action.
Explore selected areas of work connected to resilience, green skills and collaborative partnerships.
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Climate resilience
Drought Management Planning
Planning approaches that support preparedness, community resilience and informed responses to drought-related risks.
Project details to be verified
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Skills & sustainability
Green Skills
A focus on green skills and sustainable development, with specific activities and outcomes to be confirmed from the relevant project documentation.
Project details to be verified
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Partnerships & training
TVET & Partnership Work
Partnership-led work related to technical and vocational education and training, presented through confirmed activities and deliverables.
Project details to be verified
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People at the heart of change
03 / Stories From the Field
Every community
has a story.
Every voice
matters.
Behind every initiative are people, experiences and aspirations. Field stories help bring community priorities and local perspectives to the forefront, showing what change means to the people it touches.
People
Communities
Change
Real voices. Authentic experiences. Stories grounded in
the perspectives of the people and communities involved.
Field stories / CARD
LISTEN.
LEARN.
AMPLIFY.
LEARN.
AMPLIFY.
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CARD PROFILE
09 / Knowledge into action
Research, Evidence & Advocacy
Meaningful change begins with understanding the realities people face. CARD's work connects research, assessments and evidence with advocacy to support informed dialogue, accountable governance and more responsive public institutions.
Research
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Evidence
•
Democracy
Explore our knowledge and advocacy work
Evidence that informs action
Research and assessment can help bring community realities into public dialogue.
From insight to impact
Connecting community evidence with policy conversations and collective action.
How knowledge can create change
01Research
02Evidence
03Policy
04Advocacy
10 / Stronger together
Our Network & Partnerships
Sustainable development takes collective effort. CARD engages across government, academia, civil society, development networks and communities to strengthen collaboration and shared learning.
CARD
Working together
Government
Universities
Civil Society
Networks
Development Partners
Communities
Building connections that strengthen collective impact
CARD's profile highlights participation in development and humanitarian networks, alongside institutional collaboration and partnerships with public universities in Sindh. These relationships create opportunities for coordination, shared knowledge and community-centred development.
Networks & memberships
GNDR
ADRRN
NHN
SCAN
Provincial Nutrition Working Group
Child Rights Movement
Academic & institutional collaboration CARD's profile also highlights institutional partnerships and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with public universities in Sindh.
Stronger connections. Shared knowledge. Collective progress.
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12 / Take the next step
Change grows when we act together.
Whether you represent an institution, support community initiatives or want to learn from our work, there is a meaningful way to connect with CARD. Choose the pathway that brings you closer to the change you want to see.
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Partner With CARD
Explore opportunities for institutional collaboration, shared learning and collective action.
Support Our Work
Help advance community-led initiatives and strengthen efforts towards inclusive, sustainable development.
Explore Our Research
Discover evidence, assessments and insights that contribute to informed dialogue and accountable governance.
Work With Communities
Connect around locally grounded approaches that value community voices, participation and resilience.
Contact CARD
Start a conversation, share an idea or discuss how we might work together.
A shared commitment to progress
Let's turn shared purpose into meaningful action.
Every connection can open a door to collaboration, stronger communities and lasting progress.
Geographical Outreach
Our Work Areas
Sindh Province
Pakistan
Our Volunteers
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Nick Paterson
Support Staff
Alicia Anderson
Support Staff
Michael Clark
Support Staff
Stacy Henderson
Support Staff