Applications open soon.

The 2027 cohort: a fully funded, seven-day fellowship for Pakistani founders whose solutions are ready to reach millions.

Who should apply

  • You are the founder, or the senior-most leader with real decision-making power. Founders are strongly preferred.
  • Your organisation is past the pilot stage, with strong delivery or reach numbers in the last 12 months.
  • Your annual budget is at least USD 100,000, with basic financial systems in place (audited statements or equivalent).
  • Your work improves the lives of the poor or meets their basic needs — health, education, livelihoods and beyond.
  • You are fluent in English.
  • You can spend seven consecutive days fully present: no email or calls during sessions.

How selection works

  1. Written application

    About 2 weeks

    We read every application.

  2. A 45-minute conversation

    About 2 weeks

    Shortlisted founders talk with the Friends of Pakistan Fellowship team, starting from your answers.

  3. Final selection

    About 1 week

    Twelve organisations are selected, plus three to four alternates.