ISLAMABAD
\nThe Youth Development Association (YDA) in partnership with ICAN and BRIDGEHOME by Beaconhouse Tuesday organized an impactful seminar under the global theme, \u201cYouth Advancing through Technology and Partnerships.\u201d
\nThe event brought together experts on cyber hygiene, climate policy, education, and inclusion particularly young entrepreneurs and social leaders. One could also see a large number of youth and teachers from the Christian community. Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Rubina Khalid was the Chief Guest on the occasion. In her address Senator Rubina Khalid commended the organizers for holding an event on a subject that was close to her heart i.e. youth empowerment.
\nMy party, the Pakistan People\u2019s Party (PPP) is committed to interfaith harmony and equal rights for all, said she. She termed the youth future of Pakistan and vowed to empower them.
\nSenator Rubina shared that BISP\u2019s \u201cBenazir Hunarmand Programme\u201d which is providing skill training for dignified livelihoods. She recalled Shaheed Benazir Bhutto\u2019s words: \u201cSkill is your asset\u201d and urged unity beyond religion, ethnicity, race, and politics this Independence Day.
\nThe seminar featured engaging sessions on pressing issues relevant to Pakistani youth. A session on cyber hygiene and online safety was led by Kashoo Leeza, Technology Policy Specialist. She emphasized digital literacy and safeguarding oneself in an increasingly connected world. Advocate Risfa Shams presented the national climate change policy, urging youth to engage in environmental activism and contribute to climate justice at both local and national levels.
\nThe importance of secondary education was highlighted by Eric Ashraf, Regional Director at BRIDGEHOME by BEACONHOUSE. Fr. Asif Riaz, a renowned young Christian priest, spoke about the role of Christians in Pakistan\u2019s development, calling for unity, tolerance, and civic responsibility across all faiths.
\n\u201cOur job is to guide, support, and trust youth. Whether it\u2019s online safety, climate action, or interfaith harmony\u2014today\u2019s youth are ready to lead,\u201d added Mr. Naseer Liaqat, Executive Director of ICAN. YDA, ICAN, and BRIDGEHOME by BEACONHOUSE reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive development through education, technology, advocacy, and partnerships\u2014placing youth at the center of positive change.
\n\u201cThis year\u2019s theme speaks to the heart of YDA\u2019s mission,\u201d said Ms. Saleema Munir, Director of Programmes at YDA. \u201cWe believe youth are not just future leaders\u2014they are today\u2019s change makers as well. By fostering dialogue, embracing digital innovation, and building strong partnerships, we can equip them to face global challenges and lead with purpose.\u201d
\nThe event was also attended by young boys, girls, and teachers from the Christian community. At the end certificates were distributed among the boys and girls for showing innovative ideas and skill-development at individual\u00a0level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD The Youth Development Association (YDA) in partnership with ICAN and BRIDGEHOME by Beaconhouse Tuesday organized an impactful seminar under the global theme, \u201cYouth Advancing through Technology and Partnerships.\u201d The event brought together experts on cyber hygiene, climate policy, education, and inclusion particularly young entrepreneurs and social leaders. One could also see a large number […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":496496,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-496475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n