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Who We Are
The Centre of Excellence for Rural Development (CERD) is a distinguished non-profit organization registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984. We are proudly certified by the Pakistan Centre of Philanthropy (PCP) as a credible civil society organization (CSO).
With a proven track record of delivering over $30 million in services across key sectors like Health & Nutrition, Human Rights and Protection, Rule of Law and Governance, Education, WASH, Livelihood, and Food Security CERD is committed to fostering sustainable development in Pakistan
Certified by the Pakistan Centre of Philanthropy: This recognition underscores our commitment to transparency and effective resource management.
Registered with the Economic Affairs Division (EAD): We adhere to government standards and collaborate closely with public sector initiatives.
Certified by the Charity Commission of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: This certification highlights our adherence to best practices in charity management and our dedication to community service.
What We Do
— BNP Programme
CERD is Imp;lementing Benazeer Nashonuma Program awarde by WFP in 10 Districts of KP and Islamabad
— Climate Resilience
Restoring Social Services and Climate Resilience
— Women Empowerment
Inclusion and Empowerment under Aawaz-II Program
— Interest Free Loan
Interest Free Loan Kolai Palas and Attock Funded by PPAF
— Agriculture Innovation
Innovation in Saffron cultivation in Upper Kohistan
— We Consult
Impact Stories
Clean Water Brings Hope and Health to the Community of rugged mountains of Upper Kohistan
For years, women like Fatima, a mother of four, woke before dawn to walk an hour to the nearest spring. “Carrying heavy pots uphill was exhausting,” she shared through her husband “Our children often fell sick from dirty water.” With clean water now at their doorstep, women no longer endure backbreaking labor, children are healthier. The community’s gratitude towards PPAF and CERD is immense
From Slippery Slopes to Safe Passage: A Story of Dignity and Access
For over four decades, the inhabitants of Rahim Abad, a small hamlet perched on the steep slopes of Upper Kohistan, lived in a state of profound isolation. There was no proper road, no levelled path only a treacherous, jagged track of loose stones, boulders, and hardened mud. This was not merely an inconvenience; it was a daily battle for survival.
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