{"id":474782,"date":"2025-04-26T08:11:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T03:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=474782"},"modified":"2025-04-26T08:11:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T03:11:30","slug":"street-children-football-training-concludes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/street-children-football-training-concludes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Street Children football training concludes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nThe Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in partnership with the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (PNCU), Friday wrapped up a five-day initiative titled \u201cRehabilitation of Street Children through Football,\u201d held from April 21 to 25 here at the National Skills University (NSU).<br \/>\nThe event brought together over 60 children from underserved areas of the capital, offering them a unique blend of football training, emotional support, medical check-ups, and life skills development. The initiative aimed to promote social reintegration, healthy lifestyles, and informal education for vulnerable youth.<br \/>\nThe closing ceremony was graced by Wajiha Qamar, Minister of State for the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, who attended as the Chief Guest. The ceremony also saw the presence of prominent civil society members, educationists, community leaders, and international partners.<br \/>\nThe minister lauded the efforts of PNCU in organizing the event, highlighting its focus on vulnerable and marginalized segments of society.<br \/>\nAftab Muhammad Khan, Secretary General of the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO &#038; ICESCO, emphasized the role of sports as a powerful enabler that impacts various Sustainable Development Goals. He expressed gratitude to the government, ICESCO, and other partners for their support and thanked the Minister of State for attending the event.<br \/>\nHe described the camp as a prime example of teamwork, gender equality, social inclusion, character building, and empowerment.<br \/>\nHe also encouraged the children to keep learning, playing, and believing in their dreams.<br \/>\nThis camp stands as a model for inclusive youth development, reinforcing Pakistan\u2019s and ICESCO\u2019s shared commitment to education, empowerment, and hope\u2014one goal at a time.<code><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in partnership with the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (PNCU), Friday wrapped up a five-day initiative titled \u201cRehabilitation of Street Children through Football,\u201d held from April 21 to 25 here at the National Skills University (NSU). 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