How can I get involved?
There are many ways to engage with Consumer Pakistan’s mission, depending on your interests and availability. Whether you want to dive into active consumer advocacy or start small, there’s an opportunity for everyone. You can:
- Sign up for our newsletter, Consumer Voice, to stay updated.
- Attend one of our events or consultation forums.
- Join one of our Consumer Reference Groups focused on specific consumer issues.
Signing up for Consumer Voice is the best way to learn about upcoming events, forums, and opportunities to get involved.
Consumer Voice Newsletter
Our fortnightly electronic newsletter, Consumer Voice, provides updates on local and national consumer advocacy efforts, events, and opportunities for feedback. It is your go-to source for staying informed about consumer rights and how you can participate. Sign up today and join the movement for consumer empowerment in Pakistan.
What is a Consumer Advocate?
A consumer advocate represents the interests of consumers in committees, forums, and other decision-making platforms. Advocates provide a broad consumer perspective to help drive systemic change, ensuring fair practices, transparency, and accountability in businesses and services across Pakistan.
Who are Consumer Advocates?
Consumer Pakistan’s advocates are volunteers passionate about protecting consumer rights and improving access to quality goods and services. They represent diverse backgrounds and experiences, united by the shared goal of creating a fair marketplace for all. Their insights help shape policies and initiatives to safeguard consumer interests.
How to Become a Consumer Advocate?
Consumer Pakistan is always seeking dedicated individuals to join its team of advocates. If you are interested in representing consumer interests and contributing to a fairer market system, reach out to us to discuss your interests and experience. Advocates must be members of Consumer Pakistan and complete our consumer advocacy training program.
Advocacy opportunities are advertised through our Consumer Voice newsletter, our members-only Consumer Opportunities Bulletin, and on our website.
Consumer Reference Groups
Consumer Pakistan’s Consumer Reference Groups guide our work on specific consumer issues. These groups collaborate with stakeholders to highlight challenges and propose solutions to improve the consumer experience.
Fair Practices Consumer Reference Group
The Fair Practices Consumer Reference Group aims to:
- Highlight and address unethical business practices like fraud, counterfeiting, and misleading advertisements.
- Foster relationships between consumers and business communities.
- Advocate for consumer-friendly policies and fair trade practices.
Quality and Accountability Consumer Reference Group
The Quality and Accountability Consumer Reference Group focuses on:
- Raising consumer concerns about the quality and safety of goods and services.
- Collaborating with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with consumer protection standards.
- Providing feedback to support the development of consumer rights charters and safety standards.
These groups help Consumer Pakistan drive meaningful change by amplifying consumer voices in policy-making and market regulation. Join us today and be a part of this vital mission!
