Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE) was established in 2005 by a group of like-minded individuals and organizations committed to the improvement of quality of education in Pakistan. PCE was formed as a result of intense discussions and consultations, to provide an opportunity to extend the efforts to far out regions and impact the policies at all levels.

The need of having a legal status for the coalition led to the registration of PCE as ’Society for Access to Quality Education (SAQE)’ under ordinance 1961 in August 2010. Gaining confidence as an advocacy network is the most difficult obstacle that was overcome by PCE through joint initiatives and sharing information with all stakeholders through policy advocacy on education issues related to Financing, Governance and Management and Girls’ Education

PCE works in 65 districts with more than 200 members including local Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Parents’ and Teachers Associations, civil society networks working on women and child rights and education, and equally importantly, with the Media (e.g. education reporters associations) and representatives of relevant education departments.