Equal citizens joining hands to take responsibility

Our work in Pakistan

Vision and Mission

                                    Vision without action is a daydream
                                    Action without vision is a nightmare
                                                                                         Proverb

1.    Our Vision

Pakistan is a beautiful country, rich in people, history and culture. The Land at the Indus River has a huge potential for future development as well. To bring out this potential we work for a peaceful and progressive Pakistan. That can only come about through the efforts, the dreams and the aspirations of its people. If people are free to follow their dreams and work for their aspirations, the country will prosper. To realize that freedom, we need to build a market economy that allows people to participate in a growing economy; we need to build a participative democracy so that their aspirations inform the action of the government; and we need to build rule of law with strong human and civil rights so that people enjoy personal safety and protection. The German Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) supports the people of Pakistan in a true partnership and an open manner in shaping a suitable framework for this progress.

Working in over 60 countries and for more than 50 years the Foundation for Freedom has developed considerable expertise in consulting, strengthening and interlinking governments and civil societies alike. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation has been rated No. 20 in Europe (reference) amongst the leading think tanks of the world. By this expertise and the potential of Pakistan we feel obliged to our families and children to realise this vision stemming from the political philosophy of liberalism.

2.  Our Mission

Pakistan is faced with multiple multi-layered, multi-faceted conflicts in different regions. Economic instability and natural disasters are contributing to an overall difficult situation. Deep rooted corruption and a lack of human and civil rights compliance aggravate the basic conditions. Rule of Law is not guaranteed to all citizens. We face these challenges being aware of the fact that every journey begins with the first step. With Pakistani partners and friends we walk the right path in the right direction steadily step by step. Our success [link to success stories] encourages us and our partners to continue the journey.

2.1 Our objectives

With the support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) works in Pakistan to

Strengthening Civil Society in partnership

• Strengthen civil society
• Establish human and civil rights
• Settle conflicts peacefully
• Facilitate a liberal democracy with democratic parties
• Enable equal citizens to earn their living with dignity

2.2 How do we work?

Therefore, the Foundation for Freedom links arms with few selected Pakistani partners on a joint mid-term strategy. The FNF strengthens their associates by training, consulting and interlinking.

Our partners and us work by

• Education
• Dialogue
• Consultation

Thus, our partners and ourselves are equally involved in many activities and publications which might give you a better picture [link to picture gallery in Press Room] of our efforts.

2.3 Our benefits

True partnership - be it on the micro or macro level - is based on mutual respect. It results in learning from each other and consequently improving - and we still do! As a political foundation and think tank we profit by failures and best practices from all over the world. Germany's enlightened self-interest is at work here as well: Only if peace and stability allow investment, only if rule of law and good governance secure production and trade, and only if Pakistan prospers and its people can afford a certain life quality a fair and bilateral exchange of goods and thoughts will be possible. Such economic cooperation is beneficial for both sides, but at present it is extremely limited due to the manifold problems besetting Pakistan.

3 How to co-operate with us?

Progress happens when people do their own bit to change things, one small thing at a time.
Forming the future for the generations to come. You can join and support our partners, volunteer your time and other resources. Please contact them for further guidance! Besides we'll be glad if you stay in touch with us on our social web pages and subscribe to our newsletter.

Students can apply for an unpaid internship at pakistan@fnst.org.