Progressive Education Network

Established in 2005, Progressive Education Network provides quality education to

underprivileged children all over Pakistan.

PEN is a non-profit company registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan under section

42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984*.

Progressive Education Network adopts underserved public schools in which it intervenes to improve academic

standards, increase student enrolment and upgrade infrastructure. In addition, we initiate co-curricular activities

that foster character-building and develop life skills among our students.

PEN is audited by Deloitte – one of the big 4 auditing firms in the world – and the audit reports are posted on

our website (www.pen.org.pk).

Progressive Education Network is certified by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy for adherence to high

standards of Internal Governance, Financial Management and Program Delivery. Donations to PEN are tax

deductible under Section 2(36) of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 against the donor’s income tax liability.

Currently, there are over 10,000 students studying in 39 PEN adopted Government schools spread across

Pakistan. PEN is also operating one school in the flood-affected region near Muzzafargarh.

Introduction

*Section 42 regulated companies have to abide by the strict regulations of disclosure, auditing and controls under the governance of Securities and

Exchange Commission of Pakistan

Vision

Mission

Goal

PEN will endeavour to be the high impact non-profit provider of primary and secondary

education to achieve a literate, developed, prosperous and forward looking Pakistan

that plays a leading role in world affairs

PEN will bring out the true potential of the children of Pakistan. PEN will provide them

the basic right of a formal and thorough education, while fostering a character building

environment in which they can develop as good human beings rooted in high morality,

civic responsibility, and the pursuit of excellence.

Our goal is to have more than one million children in PEN managed schools in 2025.

Our Founders

1. Mr. Adnan Asdar Ali

2. Mr. Ahsan Imran Shaikh

3. Dr. Arif Nazir Butt

4. Mr. Agha Shahid Majeed Khan

5. Dr. Shujaat Nadeem

6. Mr. Nadeem Babar

7. Mr. Omar Khayyam Sheikh

Our History

MID 2000s PEN was established in 2005. The

founders studied several models,

including BRAC and The Citizens

Foundation before deciding on

establishing a public-private partnership

with goal of improving academics in

public schools.

2010 PEN adopted 23 Government schools

under an agreement with the City District

Government, Lahore. PEN also

established a school in Shah Garh, near

Muzzafargarh, in the region affected by

the devastating floods in 2010. At the

time, there were a little less than 6,000

students in PEN adopted schools.

2011 Initially, PEN worked on improving

the school’s infrastructure and

provision of basic amenities to bring

them up to a minimum acceptable

standard, in addition to academic

interventions, such as improvement

of teachers’ pedagogical skills

through teachers’ training.

2012 PEN established computer labs in

Middle and High Schools, and provided

I.T. instructors. PEN also adopted 16

new Government schools in Lahore,

Karachi and Gujrat.

2013 PEN has incorporated co-curricular

activities in the curriculum of all adopted

schools. We regularly organize drama

workshops, quiz competitions, sports,

and declamation contests. PEN has also

established 6 computer labs with I.T.

instructors.

Our Future Our goal is to provide quality education

to 1 million students enrolled in public

schools by 2025. We plan to achieve

this through an annual increase of 43

percent in student strength of public

schools all over Pakistan.

Our Model PEN adopts public schools, through a public-private partnership, to improve the infrastructure

and upgrade academic standards. In addition, we initiate extra-curricular activities that foster

character-building and confidence among the under-privileged students. Moreover, we build

computer labs and provide experienced and qualified I.T. instructors.

Upgrade Infrastructure

New classrooms where needed

Remodeled Toilets

Clean and Cold Drinking Water

Furniture for students and teachers

Paint work, fixtures, electricity, etc.

Ayas or Maids (cleaning ladies)

Our Academic Focus

Enrolment drive

Teachers’ training

Addition of teachers

Teaching kits

Computer Labs with I.T.

instructors

Student assessment

Life Skills Training

Free Student Notebooks

Student & Teacher Incentives

Our Reach

Our Achievements 10,634 Enrolled Students.

34% Increase in Student Enrolment in Existing Schools.

13% Improvement in Student Results in Annual Board Examinations

(Classes V and VIII as per P.E.C.).

Provision of Basic Amenities in All Adopted Schools

Established 6 Computer Labs

Instituted Co-Curricular Activities in the Curriculum.

Our Partners

PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION NETWORK Head Office: 57- Tipu Block, New Garden Town, Lahore, Pakistan. Tel: (+92-42) 3584-2554 Fax: (+92-42) 3583-7333

Regional Office: 27-C, Sunset Street 1, Phase 4, P.D.O.H.A., Karachi. Tel :(+92-21) 35888347 Fax: (+92-21) 35881974

E-mail: info@pen.org.pk Web www.pen.org.pk