Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) is an association of U.S. exchange alumni who are committed to making meaningful contributions to Pakistan and comprise of current and former Pakistani participants of U.S. federal government-sponsored exchange programs.
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Orientation to Proposal Submission Process Under Alumni Small Grant Opportunity

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Orientation to Proposal Submission Process Under Alumni Small Grant Opportunity
Drafting objectives but are clueless about budgeting? Done with MEL plan but are not sure how to write proposed activities? Have never used MIS before and are struggling with locating appropriate buttons. If you are facing any of these issues then hit the play button as PUAN team has oriented ...
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Alumni Small Grant Program: A Community Development Opportunity

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Alumni Small Grant Program: A Community Development Opportunity
Have you started working on your Alumni Small Grant proposal but are facing some difficulties? Don’t worry because we have got your back. Watch out Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN)’s video which is part of our ASG series under which our team arranged an orientation session to guide potential applicants about ...
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Sharmeen Obaid Shines Again

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Sharmeen Obaid Shines Again
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, a 2016 Pakistani alumna of the USG sponsored Transmedia Filmmaking program and two time Academy Award winner, has a new trophy to take home. Sharmeen recently received a new award from a British human rights organization, The People’s Portfolio, for her “inspiring leadership, [and showing] great courage ...
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Ehtsham Creates Awareness on Environment Conservation Under ASG

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Ehtsham Creates Awareness on Environment Conservation Under ASG
By: Shehneela Mazhar Ehtasham Ul Haq Raja, our English works alumnus 2019, is working on the project “Environment Does Matter” under Alumni Small Grant. He has recently organized the weekly virtual session under his grant. Ehtasham’s initiative has been supported by U.S. Mission in Pakistan in Partnership with Pakistan-U.S Alumni ...
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Empowering Education Through Innovation: Bilal Farooq Khan’s Ed-Hack 2021

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Empowering Education Through Innovation: Bilal Farooq Khan’s Ed-Hack 2021
By: Shehneela Mazhar In the realm of education, Bilal Farooq Khan, an IVLP alumnus of 2020 from the PUAN Peshawar Chapter, envisioned a project that would harness innovation to reshape the future of learning. Through the Alumni Small Grant (ASG) program, he initiated the transformative project “Ed-Hack 2021.” Holding an ...
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Monthly Session of PUAN Talks Happens this Thursday

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Monthly Session of PUAN Talks Happens this Thursday
It has been almost two years ever since the pandemic hit us. With repeated lockdowns to halting of routine processes, COVID-19 has not left any walk of life unaffected. However, there are some shinning stars of Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) who transformed these threats into opportunities and let their businesses ...
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Gear Up for Upcoming Cycle of Alumni Small Grant

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Gear Up for Upcoming Cycle of Alumni Small Grant
Have got a high-impact idea for community development but are clueless from where to begin? Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) has got it covered for you. Gear yourself up for the upcoming cycle of Alumni Small Grant (ASG) funded by U.S. Mission in Pakistan in partnership with Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN). ...
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MIASG Empowers Youth Against Gender-Based Violence

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MIASG Empowers Youth Against Gender-Based Violence
By: Shehneela Mazhar Shawana Shah, our IVLP Alumni 2017, is working as a Program Manager at Da Hawwa Lur, a non-profit organization, working for the rights and protection of women, girls, and transgender persons in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. She has recently organized a three days Master Training for Youth ...
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U.S. Embassy Funded Environmental Song is Finally Out

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U.S. Embassy Funded Environmental Song is Finally Out
We are so excited to share the premiere of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad funded song ” Qatra” done in collaboration with our Center Stage alumnus Arieb Azhar. Featuring local folk artists in colorful costumes beautiful Pakistani landscapes, the song highlights the importance of protecting the environment and preserving water resources ...
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Fulbrighter Talks About Power of Story Telling

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Fulbrighter Talks About Power of Story Telling
“We as a people do not share our personal spaces with each other, especially outside of our cliques”, says Fulbright alumna Meher Jaffri. Focusing on solutions to overcome the challenge of the severe lack of public spaces in Pakistan, Meher highlights how sharing personal spaces and building personal connections through ...
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