Request for Applications: Citizen Fellowship Program (Pakistan)

During the program, fellows will develop sustainable, community-driven initiatives aimed at creating long-term impact. Through hands-on experience, we work with stakeholders and experts to better understand the nuances of these issues, devise workable solutions, and implement them within our communities. An important part of the civic fellowship program is the establishment of civic clubs at participating colleges and universities. These clubs serve as long-term platforms for student-centered civic engagement and action and ensure that activities initiated during the fellowship are continued and expanded beyond the fellowship period.

purpose

• Sustainability: Provides a structure for the ongoing implementation of the Fellowship initiative, allowing the project to evolve and adapt as needed.
• Building Community: Serves as a gathering place for students, faculty, and external stakeholders interested in solving local and national issues. The club fosters partnerships and encourages dialogue.
• Student Leadership: Provides opportunities for students to develop leadership, project management, and communication skills while planning and executing civic engagement projects.
• Collaboration: Civic clubs connect with other universities and organizations to maximize impact through shared learning, resources, and efforts.
• Long-term impact: Civic clubs ensure that solutions developed during the fellowship do not end with the program but continue to grow and create sustainable change at the local level.

subject

• This fellowship is designed for passionate young leaders who are prepared to address the most critical challenges facing our country: education, health, and climate change.

step

• The fellowship consists of three stages:
  • Stage 1: Awareness: Fellows participate in hybrid workshops led by experts in their chosen focus area to build a deeper understanding of key issues. Capacity building sessions cover both technical and non-technical skills.
  • Step 2: Engagement: Fellows work with stakeholders to develop a comprehensive project plan. This phase ends with a development conference where fellows present their ideas and receive feedback from experts.
  • Phase 3: Implementation: Fellows implement the pilot intervention, evaluate its success, and reflect on their experiences. They will conclude by drafting a final report documenting the project.

profit

• You will get:
  • In-depth understanding of social issues through expert-led sessions
  • Skills development through hybrid workshops
  • Networking with like-minded people who are passionate about social change
  • Engagement with experts and practitioners in your chosen area of ​​focus
  • Experience developing and implementing pilot interventions.
  • Certificate after successful completion of the fellowship

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at a university recognized by HEC of Pakistan.
• Students from all academic disciplines can apply.

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