READY Pakistan

Once registered as a legal entity, READY Pakistan will be a platform of in-country local, national and international organisations to control their own resources and define their own responses to crises. 

READY Pakistan distinguishes itself by prioritising the localisation of humanitarian assistance and fostering inclusive collaborations between local and international entities. Its unique features include a three-tier due diligence system, a majority of local/national NGOs as members, and transparent decision-making through the National Steering Committee.

The National Steering Committee is the highest governance body of READY Pakistan. It is currently led by a local organisation and represents all Start Network members in Pakistan. The Hub will have representation of 50% local NGOs.

Vision: 

Create a proactive, resilient, people-centred, locally led and innovative ecosystem.

Mission: 

Shift the humanitarian system in Pakistan through demonstrating the impact of anticipatory and innovative action to strengthen preparedness and predictable response to crises.

Focus Areas:

• Innovation Challenge: READY Pakistan organisations receive training on humanitarian and SPHERE principles, security and logistics, financial and risk management, inclusivity, diversity, and accountability, rapid need assessment, do no harm, and gender audit of humanitarian action etc.
• Disaster Risk Financing Initiatives: Funds are prepositioned for anticipatory actions (preparedness and response) for drought, flood, and heatwave, and a platform is available for learning and knowledge management.

Programmes and Initiatives:

• Held the 3rd Annual General Assembly of READY Pakistan in July 2024
  • Reviewed the progress of the READY Pakistan Hub and the Hub’s journey, plans for the future, and governance model.
  • Engaged participants in participatory design groups and facilitated panel discussions to provide a platform for INGOs and NGOs to display their work and innovations while promoting knowledge sharing and networking. 
  • 32 of 32 local/national members, 6 non-members, and 16 of 22 international organisations were present.
• Funds allocated for drought preparedness under the National Reserve Fund for the first time. 
• Facilitated the Organizational Strengthening Programme for new members, providing peer-to-peer support and training through ACTED and Muslim Hands. 
• Organised a Drought Anticipatory Contingency Planning Workshop in October 2023, hosted by Concern Worldwide and WHH. 48 participants, including members, PDMA, PMD, and UN agencies, attended. 
• READY Pakistan was elected to lead the Anticipatory Action Group in Pakistan, formed by the DRR Group, Pakistan Humanitarian Forum in October 2023. The group includes 54 NGOs and INGOs, promoting local leadership as recommended by HCT.
• READY Pakistan website development is now in its final stages, with the integration of the remaining data currently in progress to complete the enhancements. The website will be formally launched upon registration of READY Pakistan.