• University of Chitral Participated in Exposure and Expedition Visit for Academia and Mentors

    University of Chitral participated in exposure and expedition visit for academia and mentors organized by Youth Empowerment Program, Helping Hand for Relief and Development Pakistan. Mr. Fathul Bari, Lecturer/HoD Zoology, represented the University of Chitral in the event. An orientation session for the participants was held in Islamabad where Focal Persons and mentors of Youth Empowerment Clubs from different universities were briefed about the program and activities during the visit.

    The Youth Empowerment Club, the University of Chitral is working in collaboration with the youth empowerment program of the HHRD. The club is committed to making youth dynamic and conscientious members of society by providing opportunities that help them learn invaluable skills such as communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, humanitarian assistance, and much more. Activities of the YEC, University of Chitral were highly appreciated who won the best club of the year award 2023 and the same is expected this year too. Other avenues of collaboration were also explored and discussed during the session including offering merit cum need based scholarships for university students. The delegates also visited Helping Hand Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (HHIRS), Mansehra. The principal of the Institute briefed the delegates about the different academic programs, achievements, services and plans of the institute. The event also provided an opportunity to interact with faculty members from other universities and discuss matters of mutual interest and collaboration in relevant fields. During the expedition the participants visited different tourist destinations including Babusar top, Lake Saiful Mulook and Lulu Sar Lake. The visit provided an opportunity for networking and professional linkage development between academia and universities.