To
mark the International Volunteers Day, National Commission
for Human Development along with National Volunteers
Movement organized an event. Federal Minister for Youth
Affairs Shahid Hussain Bhutto was the chief guest. The
day was observed to acknowledge the services of volunteers
who devote their time and talent towards strengthening
World Scouting Movement.
Chairperson
NCHD at this moment highlighted the work done by NCHD
volunteers for the development of Pakistan. They helped
enroll over 8 million out of schools children in primary
education and established over 22,000 literacy centers
in which over 2.6 million females got education.
Minister of Youth Affairs addressing at the ceremony
said that the ministry would take measures and incentives
to increase volunteering rates among under represented
groups, the business community and the general public.
He distributed awards and prizes to 32 volunteers for
outstanding performance while disaster.
Joint
Secretary for Youth Affairs Naeem Baig, Secretary of
Youth Affairs Nazar Hussain, Chairperson NCHD and various
senators were also present at the occasion.
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