About Us
organization • people • mission • vision • values
Pakistan, despite its numerous problems and unforgiving global image, exhibits a potential illustrated in the ambitions of an emerging population seeking to bring positive change in the country. Impak believes that it can help strengthen this effort by building bridges with communities abroad; its underlying objective being to connect Pakistan's emerging civil society with individuals overseas who are motivated to make an impact. Beyond serving as a facilitator, Impak seeks to bridge cultural gaps, promote understanding and give individuals an opportunity to experience first-hand the real potential of Pakistan. Individuals participate in an intellectual and cultural exchange that is the first step on the path towards progress and understanding.
Amid changing conditions in Pakistan, Impak remains constant in building effective, independent programs while striving to work with key players in Pakistan's development. Awareness is the first step in resolving problems and Impak works hard to ensure long-term sustainability and design evolving programs that can grow from year to year.
Impak's vision is realized in the opportunities it offers to its various stakeholders. Outlined below are the details of how these groups specifically benefit through the implementation and long-term interaction with Impak.
For participants:
- Greater understanding of Pakistan
- Development of leadership and critical thinking skills
- Greater appreciation of life through struggle and perseverance amid difficult conditions
- Long-term interest in general and specifically in Pakistan
- Experience that opens up doors for future research and career opportunities
- Established network for collaboration and consulting
- Greater sense of identity and self
For organizations:
- Greater public outreach and awareness
- Improved infrastructure and organization
- Incubation of important projects
- Collaboration among groups of similar interests
- Greater civic participation
- Increased capacity of under-served areas
- A higher level of accountability
- Emphasis given towards universal values such as human rights, equality, education, peace
- Added human resource to implement projects in line with organizations's perspective
For Pakistan:
- Greater awareness of and interest in country, among overseas Pakistanis and non-Pakistanis
- Potential for future foreign investment in infrastructure and projects
- Stronger relations with the international community
- Stronger private and public sectors through individual contributions
- Opening up tourism opportunities