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Projects

Youth Engagement and Resilience Initiative (YERI)

Thematic Area

Youth Engagement

Project Duration

Donor Agency

Location

Swat, Turbat, Mirpur Khas, Bahawalpur, YERI

Project Objectives

Youth Councils: Establish 4 Youth Councils (YCs)—one in each district: Swat, Turbat, Mirpur Khas, and Bahawalpur, ensuring at least 50% female and minority representation
Youth Champions: Recruit and train 100 Youth Champions to lead anti-extremism initiatives in their communities, focusing on:

  • Leadership skills

  • Conflict resolution

  • Community mobilization

Monitoring Extremist Content: Implement secure and anonymous digital tools to report extremist content online
Social Media Awareness: Launch targeted social media campaigns to increase awareness of violent extremism by promoting positive and inclusive narratives
Community Cohesion Events: Organize sports and cultural events to promote intercultural dialogue and strengthen community bonds in the selected districts

Achievements