NUML SDG SCOUTS GROUP 2 BS 4TH M VISIT TO QUAID I AZAM ACADEMY FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT H-9 ISLAMABAD

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

WHO WE ARE?

Hello Everyone! We are ‘NUML SDG SCOUTS’ students of BS Public Administration and Governance GPP Department NUML ISLAMABAD, we are working on social action projects regarding the UN 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS which is under the supervision of Assistant Professor DR Athar Rashid. We are a group of 10 members and our group is working of 5 SDGs (SDG 6-10). These SDGs are as under:

 

SDG 6 ‘’Clean water and Sanitation’’ (Ali Mohiuddin and Muhammad Ali Hamza)

SDG 7 ‘’Affordable and clean energy’’ (Zulqarnain Naqvi and Mubasher Ahmad)

SDG 8 ‘’Decent work and economic growth’’ (Mudassir Khawaja and Muhammad Hassan)

SGD 9 ‘’Industry Innovation and Infrastructure’’ (Tanveer Ullah and Asim Ehsan)

SGD 10 ‘’Reduced Inequalities’’ (Sahar Khushbakht and Umair Mukhtar)

WHAT ARE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS?

 

The SDGs are collection of 17 Goals designed by the United Nations in 2015 and are expected to be achieved by 2030.  These SDGs are to action to end poverty and inequality, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy health, justice and prosperity. The core elements of these Sustainable Development Goals are Economic Growth, Social Inclusion and Environmental Protection.

 

The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to transform our world:

GOAL 1: No Poverty

GOAL 2: Zero Hunger

GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being

GOAL 4: Quality Education

GOAL 5: Gender Equality

GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality

GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

GOAL 13: Climate Action

GOAL 14: Life Below Water

GOAL 15: Life on Land

GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

 

OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

 

The main aim and focus of The NUML SDG SCOUTS is to ‘’Aware, Educate and Train the youth regarding the UN sustainable development goals’’

As a student what the best we can contribute to SDGs is Awareness. We have to aware the youth that how they can contribute to put their share on this good cause to transform the world. Together with partnership we can achieve what we are looking for.

So far, we NUML SDG SCOUTS GROUP 2 have visited two prestigious institutions in Islamabad to spread awareness regarding the UN SDGs.

PROGRESS  

On our first outside university drive, we NUML SDG SCOUTS GROUP 2 visited QAED SCHOOL H-9 ISLAMABAD. We interacted with the teachers and students of QAED and successfully conducted a productive and informative awareness campaign in the institution. Approximately 50+ students from class 9^th and 10^th with their respective teachers attended the session. We shared our knowledge and information with the students regarding the SDGs that how as a student and a youth they can contribute for this good cause to transform the world. We distributed brochures among the students and conducted an awareness walk inside the institution.

 

MEETING 

We also successfully conducted a brief meeting with the Head and teachers of QAED institution. In this meeting we discussed about that how the successful implications of these SDGs in our country will put a positive impact on the Environmental, Social and Economic condition of our country.

                                     Group photo with the Head and Teachers of QAED

 

Appreciation Letter;

 

The whole staff principal, teachers and students of the QAED Institution H-9 Islamabad appreciated our work and they ensured us for future collaborations as well. We got an appreciation letter from the institute and the support and appreciation from QAED Institute boosted our confidence and we thanked them on behalf of the UNIVERSITY for their Facilitation.

Written by: Tanveer Ullah BS-4TH MORNING

Email: iii.sdg9@gmail.com

Aviation Saviors Little efforts Towards Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) || Social Action Project || NUML

This blog cover the following topics

• Sustainable development Goals
• List of 17 SDGs goals 
• Pakistan's progress toward SDGs
• Aviation Saviors' little efforts toward SDGs

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

 Before going into detail let's introduce sustainable development goals. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 SDGs are integrated—they recognize that action in one area will affect outcomes in others and that development must balance social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Countries have committed to prioritizing progress for those who are furthest behind. The SDGs are designed to end poverty, hunger, AIDS, and discrimination against women and girls. The creativity, know-how, technology, and financial resources from all of society are necessary to achieve the SDGs in every context.

 List of 17 SDGs goals are as below

1. No Poverty
2. Zero hunger
3. Good health and wellbeing
4. Quality education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean water and sanitation
7. Affordable and clean energy
8. Decent work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation, and infrastructure 
10. Reduced inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life below water
15. Life on land
16. Peace, justice, and strong institutions
17. Partnership for the goals

 

Pakistan's progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Despite Covid -19 and economic instability, Pakistan ranked 134 out of 193 on a global level which shows the efforts of Pakistan toward the SDGs.

 

Aviation Saviors' little efforts toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

For the achievement of SDGs, most of the responsibilities fall on the shoulders of the citizens of Pakistan you and me because without our support it will be difficult to achieve the SDGs. So what is our contribution toward SDGs? Our team of aviation Saviors is working to educate students and the community about birds strike and proper waste disposal. Waste is the root cause of many issues. and it has many harmful effects on human health. So SDGs goal number 3 good health and well-being

 is very important because if any society is healthy then it will work more productively and can contribute to the economy of any country. So The Waste which is not properly managed, especially excreta and other liquid and solid waste from households is a serious health hazard and leads to the spread of infectious diseases. 

Unattended waste lying around attracts flies, birds, rats, and other creatures that in turn spread disease. Normally it is the wet waste that decomposes and releases a bad odor. This leads to unhygienic conditions and thereby to a rise in health problems. Plastic waste is another cause of ill health That’s whys we are educating people about the side effects of garbage/offal/animal remains and taking steps to manage and control waste disposal near the airport and urging people to keep the vicinity of airports clean by disposing waste at designated dumping points in an environment-friendly manner. That avoids attracting birds. And it will also protect us from many harmful diseases so by this we are contributing toward the sustainable development goals (SDGs) goal Number 3 good health and wellbeing. And  awareness is the first step for localizing the sustainable development goals. It is your responsibility as a citizen of Pakistan and it is also a responsibility of mine as a citizen of Pakistan to play our role as responsible citizens for the progress of our country.

 

 Thank you 

Contact us

 

Gmail = Aviationsaviors@gmail.com

 

Facebook official page Name 

Aviation Saviors

 Instagram official Account Name 

Aviation Saviors

 

Twitter Official Account Name

Aviation Saviors

 

Who are Aviation Savior’s || Social Action Project || G&PP || NUML

Aviation Saviors are Group of  Students of the National University of Modern Languages Islamabad (NUML) studying in BS Public Administration and Governance, Department of Governance and Public policy 7th semester. This Project is under the supervision of Dr. Athar Rashid Assistant Professor / Supervisor of Social Action Projects. (NUML) and we are doing this birds strike awareness project with the collaboration of Islamabad International Airport(IIAP) Pakistan  Civil Aviation Authority. 

About  our Social Action Project || NUML || G&PP

Bird strike is a serious threat to flight safety in the aviation industry and it poses threat not only to the aircraft, its passengers, and nearby surroundings but also causes flight delays and huge expenses to airlines. So that’s why In this project, we will create awareness about bird strikes. Educate the families who are living near the vicinity of airports about bird Strike and urge people to keep the vicinity of airports clean by disposing of waste in a manner that avoids attracting birds. The bird Strike is a very big issue in Pakistan's aviation sector. Bird Strike is the major contributor to Aircraft disasters and damages. There were 17 total birds’ hits 11 Suspected and 6 confirmed in 2022. The highest bird strikes were reported from May to September. According to the report of the civil aviation authority (CAA), This project will help Pakistan aviation to control the increasing population of birds near airports.

 

Objectives:

• Creating awareness about bird strikes all over Pakistan, especially in the cities where airports are located.
• Taking measurable steps to manage and control waste disposal near the airport and urging people to keep the vicinity of airports clean by disposing of waste in a manner that avoids attracting birds. 

Activities included in the project

• Creating awareness about bird strikes all over Pakistan and especially near airports. 
• Educating people about birds strikes its effects and causes.
• Bird strikes awareness programs in schools, colleges, and universities of Pakistan.
• Taking measurable steps to manage and control waste disposal near airports. 
• Creating awareness at the Mawashi Mandi during Eid-ul-Azha days.
• Creating awareness about citizen participation in controlling the bird's strikes. 
• Online awareness campaigns, and meetings with youth to control waste disposal near Airports.

Seminars, webinars, etc will be also included in our project

Project Supervisor

Dr. Athar Rashid Assistant Professor / Supervisor of social Action Projects (NUML)

Name and Team Members role

• Yasir Hassan

Project Director

• Raqeeb Hussain

Social Media Manager

• Afaq Sarbaz

Photographer and Editor

·         Muhammad Hassan Rezwani

              Finance Manager

How will this project benefit your community

The Waste that is not properly managed, especially excreta and other liquid and solid waste from households and the community, is a serious health hazard and leads to the spread of infectious diseases. Unattended waste lying around attracts flies, rats, and other creatures that in turn spread disease. Normally it is the wet waste that decomposes and releases a bad odor. This leads to unhygienic conditions and thereby to a rise in health problems. Plastic waste is another cause of ill health. Thus excessive solid waste that is generated should be controlled by taking certain preventive measures. So that’s why it is very important to manage waste disposal to protect the community from harmful effects. 

 Need:

The bird population near airports is increasing day by day. Bird strike is a serious threat to flight safety in the aviation industry and it poses threat not only to the aircraft, its passengers, and nearby surroundings but also causes flight delays and huge expenses to airlines. That's why this awareness campaign is needed to control the increasing population of Birds and To control and manage the increasing waste disposal near the vicinity of airports. 

 

Outcomes:

• The families who are living near airports must be aware of Bird strikes. 
• The families who are living near airports Must ensure cleanness in their area. 

·         The students who are living near the airport must be educated about bird Strikes and the role of citizens to control waste disposal near airport areas.

• The concerned stakeholder must perform their duties to make sure areas near airports are neat and clean.
• There must be proper management of waste near airports.

 

Contact us

 

Gmail = Aviationsaviors@gmail.com

 

Facebook official page link

 https://www.facebook.com/aviationsaviors/

 

 

Instagram official Account link

https://www.instagram.com/aviationsaviors/

 

Twitter Official Account link

https://mobile.twitter.com/aviationsavior

 

Visit to NUML Rawalpindi ( Regional campus)

On 30th of May,Team Food insecurity and Malnutrition visited NUML Rawalpindi.We interacted with the students there and launched awareness compaign to make people learn about the Food insecurity status in Pakistan and to aware them that how they can play their role at their end to avoid food wastage and to strengthen Food security in Pakistan.We also highlighted the importance of nutritious food in our lives for healthy lifestyle.

We conducted interviews of various students over there to know about their understanding about Food insecurity and Malnutrition.They were very cooperative and well treated us .We also distributed brochures among them .The students and the faculty members of NUML( Rawalpindi) highly appreciated us to take such an amazing initiative of doing work for this increasing issue of Food insecurity in our country.

Visit to Pakistan Agriculture Research Council

Team Food insecurity and Malnutrition visited PARC :Climate, Energy and water research Institute and had a brief meeting with *PSO/Director CAEWRI who is a professional hydrologist with a 25 years of experience in research,academia and consultancy services.Currently he is serving as Director Climate Energy &Water Research Institute in Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC).

We had a great meeting with Dr.Bashir Ahmad .He briefly explained us that Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), is an apex agricultural research organization which is responsible for National capacity building for production . The council has aspired to modernize its research agenda to meet the emerging challenges of agricultural sector of the country.

He also make us learn about the modern technology of irrigating the crops that is “Drip irrigation system” adopted from the drip irrigation company of Dubai.

He also gave highlights of his 15 -national as well as 10-international projects ,he also shared alot of successful stories of testing new technologies at selected Farmer fields of NARC and other research centers all over the country i.e Gilgit ( Skardu) , Balochistan (Thar),Bahawalpur ,Karachi and DI Khan research center.

It was really an informative session for me and my team. He highly appreciated our work and applauded the supervision of *Dr.Athar Rashid* . Moreover he well acknowledged our efforts for this project . Overall it was a new experience and another fruitful visit for team Food insecurity and Malnutrition.

Visit to Punjab Food Authority

On 23rd May 2022, Team Food insecurity and Malnutrition visited Punjab Food Authority that is an agency of the Government of Punjab which regulates food safety and hygiene in the province of Punjab.We had a fruitful meeting with worthy Assistant Director Food Authority Rawalpindi (Punjab) Azmat Ali.

We asked few questions about the parameters on which Food Authority works that how food quality and food safety is measured. He told us that PFA regulates and monitors the food business in order to ensure compliance by formers, manufacturers, distributors, importers and other stake holders in orders to provide safe food.As we know healthy diets are too much important for humans sound health. He briefly told us about food quality that they check the material quality if it is out of their substandard they fine them and if their quality is too much low and cannot be compromised at all then they seal those particular shops, restaurants or fast foods shops. Secondly he told us about food safety in which environment food is being prepared if ingredients are good but environment is not good they also do inspection for this. Thirdly their main aim is to quality endurance at any cost. They go for inspection at anywhere surprisingly. They apply fine if any one don’t come to meet required SOPs. We learned a lot of things and had a very amazing experience with Assistant Director.

Visit to Imtiaz Cash & Carry

On 28th May 2022, Team Made in Pakistan for Sustainable Growth visited different cash & carries to get to more about how people are looking towards local products and do they are interested in buying local products. For this purpose, we conducted an interview with the HR & Branch Manager of Imtiaz Cash & Carry Gulberb Greeb Branch Mr. Shayan Tariq.

We asked him several questions and we were glad to know from his remarks that there is a big misconception that Pakistani brands are not compatible and reliable.

He mentioned that there are many Pakistani-based local companies that are in competition with international products and also, there is a big demand from the public for these products. He told us there is a variety of  Confectionery and Condiment products are very demanding in public and people tend to prefer them over imported products.

Confectionery products are everyday products that use on daily basis such as Chips, Biscuits, Candies etc.

Condiments are basically those items that are added after cooking like sauces, yogurt, jams, etc.

Overall it was a good experience for us as well as we came to know more about our local products and their demand in public and how people are looking towards them.

At the end, we had a photo with him and we also share our awareness brochure.

Visit to Pakistan Broadcasting Cooperation (Radio Pakistan)

On Wednesday, 1st June 2022, Team Made in Pakistan for Sustainable growth had a visit to PBC News Pakistan Broadcasting Cooperation (Radio Pakistan) to understand the role of traditional media in the empowerment of local products in Pakistan because there is a large segment in our society prefer radio over other Media outlets.

Team Made in Pakistan for Sustainable Growth had a fruitful discussion with Director News "Mr. Abdul Rauf", Coordinator News "Mr. Nasir ul Najam" and controller News "Mr. Ghazanfar Aziz" followed up by a visit to News Room.

They mentioned that in Pakistan Raio has its separate audience that tends to listen to Radio over other Media outlets (2.6M on Twitter & 1M on Facebook) Radio always played a crucial role in promoting Made in Pakistan Label through different communication tools and strategies in our program.

They emphasize that there are certain parameters that are needed to be taken care of before starting an aggressive media campaign about any product.

Following are the Parameters/Steps:

• Standard & Grade of product
• Quality of the product
• Ingredient of the product

They also mentioned that before measuring the success of a product through media it is important for the producer/manufacturer to understand whether the product is capable enough to meet the quality standards.

They also mentioned that the "Made in Pakistan Label" is very crucial to address because an effective campaign on this can lower our dependency on International products that can help us save our Foreign Reserves and eventually strengthen our economy.

Overall it was a good learning experience for us as well Visiting Radio Pakistan and getting a chance to have a closer look at how they operate.

In the end, we had a group photo with their core team. They also Acknowledged our efforts in spreading awareness regarding this important matter by issuing us an Appreciation letter.

Visit to National Incubation Centre

On Wednesday 1st June 2022 Team Made in Pakistan for Sustainable Growth had a visit to National Incubation Centre Islamabad. We had a meeting with Assistant Manager "Mr. Rehan"

It was an interactive session, we asked him several questions about National Incubation Centre and how they operate in response to questions he briefed us that:

National Incubation works on technological and demanded skills. They encourage innovative business ideas of young entrepreneurs and connect them with investors to excel through their ideas and make their passion profession.

Uptill now they have initiated 293 startups for them 233 are running successfully. 193 startups have graduated from the year they start (2016).

National Incubation connects Pakistani entrepreneurs with Industry experts and investors. NIC offers state-of-the-art facilities, work space, and access to mentors.

Overall, it was a fruitfull session in an enabling environment. In the end, we share our brochure and had a group photo with him.

Visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce

Made in Pakistan products for sustainable growth is the Social Action Project (SAP)  of students of BS-4, Department of Governance & Public Policy, Numl Univerity Islamabad under the supervision of Dr. Athar Rashid in which we will be promoting and aware people about  Made in Pakistan Label. The purpose behind this initiative is to encourage our youth to look for Pakistani local indigenous products for economic growth instead of going for expensive imported products.

By doing this we can boost our SMEs (Small-medium Enterprises) and that can play a key role in strengthening our Economy and eventually will help us in achieving Sustainable Economic Growth.

Team Members:

• Muhammad Waleed Akram
• Raja Wajahat
• Aaliya Haroon
• Farhat Bibi

Team Made in Pakistan for Sustainable Growth visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry where a meeting was set with Secretary-General Mr. Majid Shabbir at his office.

Team Made in Pakistan had a detailed discussion with him about how ICCI is playing its role in empowering. And how he sees the quality of products we are producing. We also told him about our initiative as well which he appreciate in the first place.

According to him: 

It is very important for us to change our mindset and psychology. We have a strong inferiority complex towards our local production and manufacturing. We all usually prefer imported products over local products because we are tuned in such a way that our local products are not up to the mark.

He further mentioned that we produced some great quality products also but we do have some loopholes and flaws that need to be taken care of but that is not the whole story. First, we must need to start owing and embracing our local products and stop thinking of them as minors and lesser made.

He further added that it is important for us to develop an entrepreneurial mindset in our youth and educational institutes should play an important role in this regard because there is a big gap between what the market demands and what scale of education and skill-building we are offering to our youth. He said there is a dire need to fill this gap because youth is considered as the cream of any nation and it is our responsibility to provide youngsters with demanding skillsets and education that connects to the market demands.

Furthermore, he told us that youth is lacking interest in the Private sector over the government sector because of the job security and other perks and privileges in the government sector. This stereotypical behavior should be stopped and a conducive environment and opportunities should be created where people start taking interest in initiating their startups and businesses. 

He also mentioned if we see developed countries they strictly encourage government jobs and encourage their youth in coming toward private practices and building their startup companies.

He also Briefs us that ICCI plays a key role in spreading awareness among our youth through different exhibitions, seminars, webinars, dialogues and workshops to encourage more and more people to come towards the private sector. They also plan to work with universities in building the registration process and connecting business ideas with investors and making the banking process easy which they are about to start soon. They are also suggesting policies and plans to The State Bank of Pakistan on this as well.

He told us that we are the first chamber in our whole country to win an International Award for Entrepreneurs Best Practices in Doha.

In the end, we thank him for his valuable time and consideration. We also presented him with our awareness brochure and took a picture with team members.

Visit to Numl Incubation Centre

Made in Pakistan products for sustainable growth is the Social Action Project (SAP) of students of BS-4, Department of Governance & Public Policy, Numl Univerity Islamabad under the supervision of Dr. Athar Rashid in which we will be promoting and aware people about  Made in Pakistan Label. The purpose behind this initiative is to encourage our youth to look for Pakistani local indigenous products for economic growth instead of going for expensive imported products.

By doing this we can boost our SMEs (Small & Medium Enterprises) that can play a key role in strengthening our economy and eventually will help us in achieving Sustainable Economic Growth.

This initiative of ours will be directly contributing toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 8 and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9.

GOAL 08: Economic Growth & Decent Work

GOAL 09: Industry Innovation & Infrastructure 

Our team:

• Muhammad Waleed Akram
• Raja Wajahat
• Aaliya Haroon
• Farhat Bibi

On Monday, 9th May 2022, We visited the Numl Business Incubation Centre (BICON) and had a very informative meeting with Dr. Atta Ullah. He gave us detailed information on basic business ideas and startups. He also enlightens us with his point of view on how creative business ideas help students to strengthen business development.

Numl Business Incubation Centre (BICON) aims to empower students through entrepreneurial grooming and to produce competitive entrepreneurs by using innovative global trends.

That"s all from this blog. Stay tuned for upcoming activities..................!