Shabbir Ahmed Buledi – HDO in Baluchistan for youth and women empowerment
by Denise Nanni and Milena Rampoldi, ProMosaik. In the following our
interview with HDO in the region of Baluchistan in
Pakistan. We talked to Mr Shabbir Ahmed Buledi about the activities of the
organisation which supports women empowerment and children. Another focus of
the organisation is the support to elderly people. I would like to thank
Shabbir for his support and all the photos we sent us. For ProMosaik, it is essential to show different
realities and approaches to learn from eachother how to help and empower
communities.
What is the main issue that you address at HDO?
HDO is such organization whose idea is to empower and
encourage young people for Decision making in all fields of life such as Youth
Development, Social Justice, Self Reliance, Gender Equality, Capacity Building,
Poverty Alleviation, Rural Development, Political Participation, Interfaith <
Harmony, Entrepreneurship, services to the remote areas of Baluchistan.
encourage young people for Decision making in all fields of life such as Youth
Development, Social Justice, Self Reliance, Gender Equality, Capacity Building,
Poverty Alleviation, Rural Development, Political Participation, Interfaith <
Harmony, Entrepreneurship, services to the remote areas of Baluchistan.
How do you promote women empowerment?
It is beyond any doubt that women play a significant rolein development of society. History bears the testimony to the greatness of
women as vibrant members of society But, it is unfortunate that their efforts
have not been given due recognition in society. In the name of various customs,
rituals and practices, women are being deprived of the legitimate rights To
Make Pakistan a country where women enjoy equal rights & respect, the same
level of decision making authority and equal mobility and protection under law
as their male counter parts. I am working to promote women’s access through
networking, lobbing, capacity building, awareness raising sessions, community
ownership, and livelihood and economical development on many issues and
problems which the females are facing in the society like economical
Empowerment , political Participation , and social empowerment, Gender Based violence
, Leadership Development of Community women , Personal Status of Laws , Gender
sensitization , Girls educations , Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights ,
Women Rights, Early Child Marriages and Force Marriages , Advocacy .
Can you tell me more about the Youth development leadership program?
HDO has established to bring lightning in the lives of
disappointed youths, where they were living uselessly with no idea of future
and career. A ray of light for those disappointed segment of population who
have been neglected since long. Thus, HDO has been formed initially with high
aim of struggle for betterment of society. Our Journey and struggle are
continued and youngsters are joining us day by day for achievement of our
objectives which I think and consider is the great achievement of our struggle.
With the passage of time, HDO has been able to achieve a number of successes
till today. Youth
development is a process that prepares a young person
to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood and achieve his/her full
potential. Youth development is promoted through activities and experiences
that help youth to develop social, ethical, emotional, physical, and cognitive
competencies. Youth
leadership is
part of the youth development process and supports the young person in
developing: (a) the ability to analyze his or her own strengths and weaknesses,
set personal and vocational goals, and have the self-esteem, confidence,
motivation, and abilities to carry them out (including the ability to establish
support networks in order to fully participate in community life and it effects
positive social change, I have Delivered
Number of Sessions With Youth and Also Conducted Number of Seminars and
Trainings for Youth, I had Worked on Leadership Development , Self-based Skill
Development , Advocacy for Youth Policy , Trainings for Youth on Political
Empowerments, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights , Economical Development ,
Social Media Positive Use , Technical Education, Small Enterprises Development
, these all activities we have done from since 2006 when we Establish Helper
Development Organization (HDO)
disappointed youths, where they were living uselessly with no idea of future
and career. A ray of light for those disappointed segment of population who
have been neglected since long. Thus, HDO has been formed initially with high
aim of struggle for betterment of society. Our Journey and struggle are
continued and youngsters are joining us day by day for achievement of our
objectives which I think and consider is the great achievement of our struggle.
With the passage of time, HDO has been able to achieve a number of successes
till today. Youth
development is a process that prepares a young person
to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood and achieve his/her full
potential. Youth development is promoted through activities and experiences
that help youth to develop social, ethical, emotional, physical, and cognitive
competencies. Youth
leadership is
part of the youth development process and supports the young person in
developing: (a) the ability to analyze his or her own strengths and weaknesses,
set personal and vocational goals, and have the self-esteem, confidence,
motivation, and abilities to carry them out (including the ability to establish
support networks in order to fully participate in community life and it effects
positive social change, I have Delivered
Number of Sessions With Youth and Also Conducted Number of Seminars and
Trainings for Youth, I had Worked on Leadership Development , Self-based Skill
Development , Advocacy for Youth Policy , Trainings for Youth on Political
Empowerments, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights , Economical Development ,
Social Media Positive Use , Technical Education, Small Enterprises Development
, these all activities we have done from since 2006 when we Establish Helper
Development Organization (HDO)
How has civil society been responsive so far?
Civil society of Pakistan has its
own and very impressive role in Pakistani society and history. Civil society
particularly the non-governmental organization has played a vital role for the
empowerment and protection of women and promotion of human rights in Pakistan. In
recent past many amendments made possible with the support of some civil
society organizations, the Women’s protection at workplace, Provincial Youth policy
in Punjab and KPK and prevention of early age marriages bill of Sindh province
are some examples of civil society’s contribution in this regards.
own and very impressive role in Pakistani society and history. Civil society
particularly the non-governmental organization has played a vital role for the
empowerment and protection of women and promotion of human rights in Pakistan. In
recent past many amendments made possible with the support of some civil
society organizations, the Women’s protection at workplace, Provincial Youth policy
in Punjab and KPK and prevention of early age marriages bill of Sindh province
are some examples of civil society’s contribution in this regards.
Do
you cooperate with local authorities and institutions? If yes how?
you cooperate with local authorities and institutions? If yes how?
Yes we are attached with
Government and Governmental Institutions through Networking the Government officials
participated and Help our Programs. I am pleased to share that I am Deputy
Chief Coordinator of National Peace and Justice Council Government of
Pakistan in Jaffarabad.
Government and Governmental Institutions through Networking the Government officials
participated and Help our Programs. I am pleased to share that I am Deputy
Chief Coordinator of National Peace and Justice Council Government of
Pakistan in Jaffarabad.
