Towards a better future

HAPPENINGSThe youth forms more than 60 per cent of Pakistan's population; it is them who will turn into leaders tomorrow and will rule the world. This is the time to prepare them for what the future holds in store for them. However, it is unfortunate that we live in a society that focuses more on getting a degree than developing into a self sufficient individual who would know his or her strengths and weaknesses. We limit the growth of a child by not letting them be who they want to but rather expect them to be what makes them acceptable in society. These hindrances never allow young souls to open up and follow a path that they truly want to. One of the major reasons behind this is the attention given to acquiring technical skills and the negligence towards developing soft skills. It is the soft skills that make it easier for people to attain their goals, no matter what the circumstances are. There have been multiple platforms that work to empower the youth with the weapon of knowledge - knowledge that they don't always get in their schools or colleges. One such forum is that of Noor ul Huda Foundation, a non-profit organization that recently arranged their first youth leadership programme. Titled Youth Leadership Programme (YLP): Vision 2030, it was a three-day event that took place in February, and aimed to enhance the inborn skills of the youth. The programme provided the youth with basic toolkit to face the challenges of the future as independent individuals. The major focus of the sessions that were conducted during the three days was on four core areas that encompassed personal and professional development. These included Leadership Skills, Personal Effectiveness, 21st Century Learning and Business and Entrepreneurship. By the end of YLP 2030, youth ambassadors who took the training were equipped with various skills such as collaboration, teamwork, creativity, etc. that are important in the present day and age. They learnt how to set goals, lead a team and accomplish targets in a collaborative setting. The programme allowed them to meet and interact with multiple professionals, entrepreneurs and trainers coming from different fields of work. Refiah Mudassir, CEO, Noor ul Huda Education Foundation, emphasized on the need to have trainings in order to channelize dynamism of youth and ignite a spirit among them so that they strive to become better, not just for themselves but for their country, Pakistan.         

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