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Youth Advisory Board Training
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Youth Advisory Board Training

Focusing on strengthening participants’ understanding of UNFPA’s mandate, the role and responsibilities of the Youth Advisory Board, and the importance of meaningful youth leadership. The training opened with welcome remarks from Dr. Gulnara Kadyrkulova, Deputy Representative, UNFPA, and Ms. Jocelyn King, Second Secretary, Canadian High Commission, followed by Mr. Mubashar Nabi, CEO of ACT International, highlighting the joint ACT and UNFPA commitment to youth and adolescents.

2026-09-08
Youth Leadership in Action
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Youth Leadership In Action

Youth Leadership in Action A 4-Day Prime Minister’s National Youth Council Leadership Training in Islamabad, bringing together young leaders to learn, connect and take action for a climate-resilient, inclusive and future-ready Pakistan. Focusing on Climate Resilience, Green Skills & Green Jobs, Population Dynamics & Youth Development, SRHR, and Gender-Based Violence Prevention & Positive Masculinity.Over these four days, young leaders will strengthen their knowledge, leadership skills and capacity to drive meaningful change in their communities. Leadership begins with informed, empowered and engaged young people. Dr. Gulnara Kadyrkulova, representing UNFPA, delivered the Opening Remarks at the Prime Minister’s National Youth Council Leadership Training, highlighting the importance of investing in young people and strengthening their role in shaping a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable future. The training is organized by ACT in collaboration with PMYP and UNFPA. Ms. Amna Batool, MNA & Focal Person, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), addressed young leaders at the Prime Minister’s National Youth Council Leadership Training, sharing PMYP’s vision for strengthening youth leadership, volunteerism and community impact across Pakistan. In her address, she emphasized the important role of National Youth Council members in representing the voices and aspirations of young people and translating leadership into meaningful action at the community level. She highlighted the expectations from NYC members as young leaders who can inspire their peers, strengthen civic participation and contribute their ideas and energy toward Pakistan’s development. Interactive learning and engagement facilitated by Ms. Amna Batool, MNA & Focal Person, PMYP; Dr. Muhammad Ali Malik, Joint Secretary, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP); Rizwan Basir, Lead Trainer; and Ms. Nirmeen, covering youth development, leadership, future skills, advocacy and pathways for meaningful action.

2026-09-01
Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE) Teachers Training
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Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE) Teachers Training

ACT International successfully conducted a one-day Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE) Teachers’ Training in Peshawar, in collaboration with UNFPA, UNHCR, and the Elementary & Secondary Education Department (ESED), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The training strengthened teachers’ understanding and practical application of life skills, student-centered teaching approaches, engaging pedagogy, community involvement, and action planning to create safer, more supportive, and empowering learning environments for children and adolescents, including those from refugee and host communities. The training concluded with a Closing Ceremony attended by representatives from partner organizations: Mr. Jaffar Mansoor Abbasi – Director, Elementary & Secondary Education Department, KP Ms. Reyhaneh Shakibaie – Head of UNHCR Peshawar Ms. Mahjabeen – Provincial Programme Coordinator, UNFPA Mr. Mubashir Nabi – Founder, President & CEO, ACT International Addressing the participants, Mr. Mubashir Nabi emphasized the critical role of teachers in integrating life skills into everyday learning and enabling young people to develop the knowledge, confidence, resilience, and skills needed to navigate real-life challenges. The Closing Ceremony featured partner remarks, participants’ reflections, certificate distribution, and a group photograph, marking the successful completion of the training. ACT International extends its sincere appreciation to ESED-KP, UNFPA, UNHCR, the trainers, and participating teachers for their valuable partnership, support, and active engagement. Together, we are strengthening teachers, empowering learners, and building more inclusive and resilient learning environments.

2026-08-28
Building Teachers' Capacity for Digital Life Skills Education
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Building Teachers' Capacity For Digital Life Skills Education

Teachers were equipped with digital tools and learner-centered approaches to deliver Grade IV Life Skills-Based Education through the LMS platform. The initiative, led by NCCW-MoFEPT with UNFPA Pakistan and ACT International, supports the rollout of the Digital LSBE LMS Pilot in ICT schools.

2026-08-01
BNP Annual Review Workshop
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BNP Annual Review Workshop

The annual Benazir Nashonuma Programme workshop calls for expanded outreach and stronger local coordination to break the cycle of stunting and undernutrition.

2026-06-11