Shehri-Citizens for a Better Environment (Shehri-CBE) organized the final presentation of the Youth for Democracy: Civic Education and National Governance Engagement component of the Youth Empowerment for Engaged Citizenship project on 19 October 2026 at the Students’ Societies Centre, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. The event provided a platform for participating students to present the findings of their research into civic, environmental, infrastructure, and public service challenges affecting local communities.
The initiative aimed to strengthen students’ understanding of civic education, democracy, and national governance through practical learning and engagement with real-world public policy issues. Throughout the project, student teams investigated community concerns, explored the responsibilities of governance institutions, and developed potential community-based solutions. The final presentation marked an opportunity for students to share their findings and demonstrate how they had applied their learning to issues affecting everyday life.
The programme began with a welcome address by Dr. Ali Raza Lashari, Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Students’ Societies Centre, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. This was followed by an introduction to the project by Farhan Anwar, Project Manager, Shehri-CBE, who outlined the initiative’s objectives and its emphasis on informed civic engagement and practical knowledge application.
The student presentations covered a range of issues identified within local communities. These included the major causes of drug abuse and the potential role of community-based interventions in prevention and reduction; encroachments and street management in Gambat; and basic infrastructure challenges in UC Luqman, Khairpur Mirs. Students also examined the drinking water crisis in Village Muhammad Hassan, UC Malhar Khan Khaskheli, Taluka Kotdiji, District Khairpur, alongside a case study of contaminated water supply in Khairpur Mirs City.
The second round of presentations addressed waste management and cleanliness issues in UC Luqmanabad, Khairpur; poor road conditions and waste management in UC Piryalo; women’s basic health needs and the quality of primary healthcare services in Rahooja Union Council, Taluka Kingri, District Khairpur; and basic infrastructure challenges in Sultan City Housing Society, Khairpur. These topics reflected the students’ efforts to investigate local concerns and consider possible responses through community participation and improved public service delivery.
A question-and-answer session followed the presentations, allowing participants to discuss the research findings and exchange perspectives on the issues raised. The programme also featured remarks by the guests of honour, Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Jakhrani, Prof. Dr. Mujeeb Rehman Abro, and Prof. Dr. Taj Lashari.
The event concluded with a discussion on the way forward, followed by the distribution of certificates and lunch. It marked an important milestone in the students’ engagement with civic research and community-focused problem-solving.
Through the final presentation, Shehri-CBE continued to advance the objectives of the Youth Empowerment for Engaged Citizenship project by encouraging young people to investigate community challenges, understand governance processes, and contribute to informed civic dialogue. The students’ work demonstrated the value of connecting academic learning with local realities and strengthening youth participation in addressing public concerns.
