Sewa Development Trust Sindh is a humanitarian, non-profit organization of Sindh that was founded by a group of leading Development Professionals and Human Rights activists in 2003 which implements humanitarian and development activities across Sindh through the following four program: Disaster Response Program (DRP), Social Development Program (SDP), Capacity Building Program (CBP) and Volunteer Development Program (VDP). The word Sewa means ‘service’ in Sindhi/Hindi language.
SDTS is registered with Government of Sindh under Trust Act-1882 and enrolled with Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad.
The SDTS envisages socio-economic changes aiming at the provision of equal opportunities for the full realization of gender potential. SDTS has worked for the development and relief of marginalized and vulnerable communities on the basis that all individuals irrespective of race, faith, color, sex, economic status, political stands have the right to choose how to live.
SDTS assists marginalized communities to achieve economic prosperity and improve human and social capital through participatory endeavor, which liberates people and enhances their capacities to take control over their lives
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ctive Citizens programme aims to develop leadership skills in young people of Khairpur, Sukkur and Larkana districts. It facilitates community and political participation amongst young people through interaction with local community, organizations and local and national governments. It also develops an understanding of global issues which affect young people and their communities.
The programme aims to increase Active Citizens outreach through developing strengthened partnerships with civil society organizations in the country and engage with communities and young people in the Khairpur, Sukkur & Larkana districts.
The Active Citizenship program aims to equip young leaders with skills to help them address social issues, access decision making process and contribute to building community cohesion with people of all generations through:
a) Capacity Building: For young people that includes; leadership, communication, advocacy, citizenship, volunteering, social action program delivery, fund –raising, entrepreneurship, partnership and network building.
b) Developing international network: Both face-to-face and online, enabling young people to share their ideas, knowledge and experiences to develop new relationships and understand their roles as global citizens.
c) Developing youth-led social programs: Where young people contribute to addressing various development issues in their communities by involving local institutions and people of all generations to make a positive difference.
d) Facilitating policy dialogue: To stimulate debate about active citizenship and youth policy and practice at national, local and community levels.
THE PARTICIPANTS:
There will be 300 young participants from Khairpur, Sukkur & Larkana districts, aged 18-30 years. These participants will be part of the programme for at least six months.
Participants’ Selection Criteria:
Aged between 18 - 30.
Interest to visit other provinces of Pakistan and build linkage across provinces.
Good communication and listening skills or a willingness to develop these skills further.
Resident of Khairpur, Sukkur & Larkana Districts.
Willingness to learn and broaden experience to a national and global perspective.
Demonstrable interest in local community development.
Good team worker, Confident, Motivated, Enthusiastic.
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