At Pride Pakistan, we believe that empowerment begins with connection. Our membership program is designed to bring together LGBTQI+ individuals of Pakistani origin who are committed to advocacy, awareness, and collective growth. Whether you’re seeking peer support, visibility, or a platform to contribute your voice, becoming a member is a powerful step toward building a more inclusive future.

We’ve recently launched a new, streamlined membership page to make joining easier than ever:
👉 Join Us Now

What Does Membership Offer?

We offer two types of membership: General Members and Executive Members. Both are open to LGBTQI+ individuals of Pakistani origin, and both come with meaningful benefits.

🌈 General Members

General membership is ideal for individuals who want to stay connected, access support, and contribute to our mission. Benefits include:

• Inclusion in email updates and discussion groups
• Access to one-on-one peer support sessions by appointment
• Opportunity to write and publish blogs on our website
• Ability to share your work and activities on our social media (aligned with our mission)
• Affiliation for organized activities
• Access to membership support letters and certificates
• Full access to Pride Pakistan’s LGBTQI+ resource library

💼 Executive Members

Executive membership is for those who want to take on leadership roles and actively shape our campaigns and outreach. In addition to all general member benefits, executive members receive:

• Profile and bio featured on our website and social media
• Ability to mentor others through peer support sessions
• Organize and host virtual events and activities
• Voting rights in biannual executive leadership selections
• Eligibility to run for executive leadership positions after two years
• Authority to post statements and represent Pride Pakistan at external events
• Use of Pride Pakistan merchandise for aligned initiatives
• Access to specialized support letters for volunteering, events, and scholarships
• Contribution rights to our resource library and blog platform
• Access to executive communication channels for collaboration and planning

Membership Benefits Comparison

Benefit	General Members	Executive Members
Emails & Discussion Groups	✔ Included	✔ Included
Peer Support (1-on-1 sessions by appointment)	✔ Access	✔ Access (can also mentor others)
Write & Share Blogs on Website	✔ Allowed	✔ Allowed + contribute opinion blogs to resources
Share Work/Activities on Social Media	✔ If aligned with PridePakistan mission	✔ Showcase of activities & profile featured
Affiliation for Organized Activities	✔ Yes	✔ Yes (can also host activities as focal person)
Membership Support Letters & Certificates	✔ Available	✔ Available + special letters for volunteering fields, events, scholarships
Access to LGBTQI+ Resources	✔ Full access	✔ Full access
Profile & Bio Featured on Website/Social Media	✘ Not included	✔ Included
Organize Online Peer Support Sessions	✘ Not included	✔ Allowed
Organize & Host Virtual Activities	✘ Not included	✔ Allowed
Voting Rights (Executive Leadership Team)	✘ Not included	✔ Eligible to vote biannually
Run for Executive Leadership Position	✘ Not included	✔ Eligible after 2 years of membership
Post Statements on Behalf of Pride Pakistan	✘ Not included	✔ Allowed
Represent Pride Pakistan at Events/Organizations	✘ Not included	✔ Allowed
Use Pride Pakistan Merchandise	✘ Not included	✔ Allowed
Executive Communication Channel	✘ Not included	✔ Full access to executive + general member channels
Leadership & Visibility Opportunities	Limited	✔ Expanded leadership and visibility

Why We Ask for a Membership Fee

Pride Pakistan is a 100% volunteer-led initiative. We do not offer salaried jobs or paid positions. Only project-based activities may be compensated for members. Your membership fee helps us cover basic costs like website hosting, secure cloud data, and outreach campaigns.

• General Membership: $20 USD/year
• Executive Membership: $40 USD/year

If you’re looking for employment opportunities, please visit the Support Jobs section in our Support Page.

Join the Movement

By becoming a member, you’re not just signing up — you’re standing up. You’re joining a resilient, creative, and compassionate community that’s working to uplift LGBTQI+ voices across Pakistan and the diaspora.

Ready to take the next step?
👉 Join Us Now

Together, we rise.

Why Join?

By becoming a member, you are helping to build a stronger, more inclusive, and supportive environment for LGBTQI+ people of Pakistani origin. Your membership fee sustains our website, social media campaigns, and secure cloud data, ensuring Pride Pakistan continues to empower and uplift our community.

For those who wish to contribute more, you are welcome to adjust the donation amount as you wish. Stripe also allows you to select monthly payments if you prefer to support us regularly. You can read more about these options on our updated Donate Section.

Join us today and be part of the movement for awareness, advocacy, and empowerment.

Important Note

By joining as a member, please understand that Pride Pakistan is not responsible for the acts of individual members. Membership is an honorary volunteer position designed to empower and encourage LGBTQI+ people of Pakistani origin.