International Volunteer Day and Our Youth

The latest episode of Jwandai Jazbey (Alive Spirit) discussed the important role of youth volunteerism with an emphasis on volunteer activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Volunteerism is a dire need if we want the youth to share the responsibility with the state and serve the society.

The guest in the show, Mr. Avinash Das, a United Nations volunteer, opined that volunteerism teaches us empathy. While defining the difference between volunteerism and social activism, he explained that social activism is aimed at bringing a change in the society while volunteerism is to serve people practically. Volunteerism can be done at different levels and in different scenarios such as removing trash from the streets, planting trees etc. He said that volunteerism is not dependent upon age or gender and people from all segments of the society can contribute as per their capacity.

The report by Bushra Mehsood shared that volunteerism in South Waziristan is self-reliant as the government has not made any arrangements for their support. It also shared that only the youth can bring true and sustainable change in the society.

About Sabawoon:

Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) since 2011. It began as a counter-radicalization, strategic communications programme, designed to highlight and promote the fundamental governance values such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry, social cohesion. The show airs Tuesday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 kHz from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM.

On Tuesday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with input from government and other senior officials. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, and students. Socio-cultural affairs and issues of women are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.