PESHAWAR(APP): In a significant step toward institutionalizing child protection within government systems, the Social Welfare Department Merged Districts (SWD-MDs), under UNICEF’s advocacy and technical guidance, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Peshawar.
Focus on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Youth Empowerment
The agreement aims to enhance collaboration in innovation, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, and community development through a strong child protection focus.
Formal Signing Ceremony
The MOU was formally signed by Prof. Dr. Johar Ali, Vice Chancellor, University of Peshawar, and Obaid Ur Rahman, Director SWD-MDs.
Key Representatives in Attendance
The ceremony was attended by key representatives, including Dr. Ather Hussain Bangash, Director Planning and Development, UOP, Dr. Shakeel Khan, Focal Person, Business Incubation Centre (BIC), UOP, Amjid Mahmood, Program Manager, PMU–Child Protection SWD-MDs and Kainyat Farooqi, Project Coordinator, PMU–Child Protection SW-MDs.
Joint Implementation of Child Protection Programs
Under this partnership, both institutions will jointly implement Child Protection programs, research projects, capacity-building initiatives, and field-based interventions to support vulnerable communities across KP.
Expanding Opportunities for Adolescents and Youth
The collaboration will also expand opportunities for adolescents and youth through social entrepreneurship, innovation challenges, and incubation support facilitated by the University’s Business Incubation Centre.
Strengthening Academic–Government Linkages
Officials at the ceremony noted that the initiative will further strengthen academic–government linkages, enrich the Child Protection ecosystem, and help develop sustainable, evidence-based, and scalable solutions to social challenges faced by children and youth in the province.
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