ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights (PCCR) on 8th May explored strategic collaboration with Save the Children to strengthen institutional ties for the welfare and protection of children across the country.
A statement issued here said that during the meeting, Save the Children briefed PCCR members on its wide-ranging initiatives in Pakistan. The organisation was actively working in collaboration with child protection units and is delivering impactful services in the areas of health, education, and nutrition.
From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Sindh, Save the Children had provided essential services including health care, food assistance, shelter, and other welfare support. As of November 2024, STC has successfully reached over 1.3 million children across the country.
A key highlight of the meeting was the discussion on the Young Citizen Internship Program – a flagship initiative of PCCR held annually during the months of June and July, engaging 70-80 adolescents aged 12-18.
Save the Children expressed keen interest in supporting and collaborating on the 2025 cycle of the programme, building on its support from the previous year. The collaboration aimed to provide young participants with meaningful exposure and learning opportunities in child rights and development.
Members of PCCR, National Assembly present at the meeting included Convenor PCCR, MNA, Dr Nikhat Shakeel Khan, and MNAs Dr Shazia Sobia, Asia Naz Tanoli, Dr Shaista Jadoon, Syed Hazik Bukhari, and Iffat Pervaz. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to further developing this collaboration, with next steps to be formalized in the coming weeks.
Published in Dawn, May 9th, 2025
