About Us
Who We Are
About ANCE
About ANCE
Association of Network for Community Empowerment (ANCE) a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1996 and based in Lahore-Pakistan. ANCE is registered under Voluntary Social Welfare Agency Registration and Control Ordinance 1961 of Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Punjab.
ANCE aspires to create a just society, based on the principles of mutual respect, support and totally devoid of all kinds of discrimination on the bases of caste, religion, gender, or any other social or political identities. The driving spirit of ANCE is to work for community empowerment with optimum participation of the local community.
ANCE is working for the promotion and protection of human right, including child right and in this regard conduct research, education, skill development, advocacy; awareness raising and outreach activities. Its portfolio includes projects on elimination of child labor, education, health, environment and women empowerment. We focus on the empowerment and mobilization of impoverished people providing education, technical training, small business support and organizing bonded laborers to campaign for their genuine rights. ANCE is providing nonformal education as well as technical training skills to the working children with an aim to prevent their enterance into labor market, motivate and move children from worst form of labor to less hazardous child labor.
Our Impact
Transforming Lives Through Action
Transforming Lives Through Action
families, and workers to live safer, healthier, dignified lives.
Why This Matters
Every Child Deserves a Safe and Dignified Future
Every Child Deserves a Safe and Dignified Future
limiting opportunities for generations to come without timely intervention.
Ending Exploitation
Early intervention prevents abuse, restores dignity, and creates sustainable livelihoods for families.
Stronger Communities
Access to education and healthcare strengthens communities and ensures long-term social and economic growth.