Equipping young minds with skills and opportunities for active, responsible and community-driven citizenship
The year-long project, being executed by the not-for-profit organization Citizens for a Better Environment (Shehri-CBE) and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), aims to build capacity in youth, both through enhancement and also application of knowledge that relates with informed civic activism. The project aims to provide a model where the academic spaces at the higher level of learning, become facilitators of incorporating knowledge of civic education and pro-active socio-political mobilization and awareness of their fundamental right amongst our youth.
An engaging Panel Discussion on ‘Empowering Youth for Engaged Citizenship’ was held at University of Karachi on 23rd August 2025, sparking meaningful conversations around civic responsibilities and local governance. This initiative continues to empower youth to become active, informed, and responsible leaders of tomorrow. 💡
As part of the Shehri Civic Education Project, Habib University students visited the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on 25th July 2025. The visit offered students an inside look at how the city’s municipal systems function, the challenges faced in urban governance, and the role of civic institutions in shaping Karachi’s development.
An engaging Panel Discussion on ‘Empowering Youth for Engaged Citizenship’ was held at Habib University on 18th July 2025, sparking meaningful conversations around civic responsibilities and local governance. This initiative continues to empower youth to become active, informed, and responsible leaders of tomorrow. 💡
Our insightful discussion on Empowering Youth for Engaged Citizenship was successfully held on 17 July 2025 at University of Karachi.
The event inspired students to take active roles in local governance, civic responsibilities, and leadership development. A big thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to meaningful discussions for positive change! 💡🌍
Student’s Guidance, Counselling and Placement Bureau, University of Karachi – The Bureau is responsible for catering the broader needs of the students that involve many skill enhancement courses, guest lectures, foreign languages, etc. The bureau is also looking forward to preparing students for admission tests for leading higher education institutions of Pakistan and abroad. Since 1980, we have been providing preparatory classes to CSS aspirants. One major task of the bureau is to establish a nexus between the corporate sector and our graduating students to accommodate them to find suitable working opportunity
Habib University is Pakistan’s first liberal arts and sciences university, founded by the House of Habib, a name synonymous with innovation and excellence. The university offers an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and ethics while integrating global perspectives and cultural diversity. With exceptional faculty, cutting-edge technology, and modern facilities, it provides a transformative learning experience.
Committed to societal impact, Habib University empowers students to become leaders and change-makers, equipping them with the skills to excel academically and contribute meaningfully to their communities. It continues to redefine higher education, inspiring future generations to lead with purpose.
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Some relevant experts, academics, activists and government officials shared their views about our project
Civic education plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of a nation by empowering its youth to become informed, responsible, and engaged citizens. It is more than just understanding the structure of government; it’s about equipping young people with the knowledge and skills to actively participate in democratic processes and community development. For the “Youth Empowerment For Engaged Citizenship” […]
