Young Peace and
Development Corps (YPDC) is an initiative of the Ministry of Planning,
Development, and Reforms in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission
(HEC). The program aims to engage youth in the development discourse and
conflict resolution processes as a policy tool to ensure socioeconomic
inclusiveness. It prepares the youth for their future roles across different
sectors from where they can contribute positively and bring positive
socioeconomic change. It provides a platform for societal processes (Debate/
Consensus building exercises/Religious Tolerance/Cultural Tolerance etc.),
leading to more peaceful societies.
Under this project, empowered “Young Champions of Social
Change” are created within safe spaces on campuses also called YPDC Chapters.
Currently, there are 80 plus YPDC Chapters across the country. These chapters
organize, mobilize, and engage with a wider youth audience to limit their
vulnerability towards violence and extremism and take part in policymaking to
direct their energies toward development and productivity.
In this connection, the YPDC University of Chitral Chapter
has been established and the following cabinet has been approved.
1. Jamshid
Ahmad (President)
2. Sabahat Rahim
Baig (Vice President)
3. Abdul Wadood
(General Secretary)
4. Azmat Ullah
(Media Relation Officer)
5. Leena Shuragali
(Executive Council Member)
