Strengthening NGO Support Systems in Pakistan

Community World Service Asia (CWSA) was honoured to host Ms. Helene Paust, Counsellor – Development Cooperation, German Embassy Islamabad, at the NGO Help Desk housed within the Ministry of Economic Affairs Division (EAD).

As part of our ongoing collaboration with EAD, CWSA has supported the establishment of this Help Desk to assist NGOs in navigating the MoU process, offering guidance, facilitating applications, and enabling timely follow-ups.

During her visit, Ms. Paust engaged with EAD staff and NGO representatives to learn how this initiative has transformed access to foreign funding. Where once only 68 NGOs had secured MoUs, today over 1,200 NGOs have successfully registered, marking a significant leap in transparency, efficiency, and inclusion.

CWSA is proud to be part of this journey toward strengthening civil society and enabling locally led development efforts.