The Youth Empowerment Club (YEC) University of Chitral received
Best Club of the Year Award 2023. The award was presented to the club during
the Iconic Youth Con23 held at Aiwan-E-Quaid, Islamabad. This significant event
was organized by the Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD), showcasing
a collective effort to empower and inspire the youth of Pakistan.
Distinguished personalities such as Mr. Javaid Siddiqui, CEO HHRD
USA, Mr. Muhammad Saleem Mansoori, Country Director HHRD Pakistan, faculty of
Islamabad-based universities, and youth activists graced the occasion with
their presence.
The Iconic Youth Con23 brought together a vibrant gathering of 400
students and youth leaders hailing from 28 renowned universities across the
country. The event served as a platform for open discourse, idea exchange, and
networking among the young minds of Pakistan. A seven (7) member group
representing Youth Empowerment Club University of Chitral also attended the
event. The team was led by President YEC Mr. Jamshid Ahmad, and included Mr. Rizwan
Ahmad, Ms. Sabahat Rahim Baig, Mr. Aafaq Aziz, Mr. Aqil Ahmad, Mr. Tofeeq Ahmad,
Mr. Shahbaz Jahangir and Mr. Muhammad Naqeeb Elahi representing different
departments of the University of Chitral.
Various interactive sessions were conducted, covering crucial
topics relevant to the challenges and opportunities faced by the youth today.
The inclusion of Mushaira, a poetic symposium, and Inam Ghar, a platform
recognizing and rewarding talent, added an entertaining and dynamic element to
the event. Moreover, cultural stalls were also set representing the cultural
diversity of Pakistan.
Representing the Youth Empowerment Clubs of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Region, the President YEC, UoCh, Mr. Jamshid Ahmad, (BS English), University of
Chitral briefed the participants about the activities of YEC UoCh and YEC
University of Peshawar. Mr. Jamshid shed light on the impactful activities of
YECs in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) region. His speech highlighted the role of
YECs in empowering the youth, fostering leadership skills, and contributing to
positive societal change.
In a landmark moment for the Youth Empowerment Club of the
University of Chitral, the organization was honored with the prestigious
"Best Club of the Year Award." This recognition served as a testament
to the club's dedication, innovation, and impact among the 28 universities that
participated in the event. The club dedicates this prestigious award to our
volunteers, students and teachers.
