The Estate Office and Directorate of Student Affairs at the University of Home Economics (UHE) recently hosted Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan for an engaging awareness session titled “Volunteerism in Action.”
The interactive event was designed to spark a spirit of civic responsibility among university students, demonstrating how active community service and structured youth engagement can drive long-term social impact across the country.
Inspiring Youth Leadership and Civic Duty
The session was spearheaded by Mr. Sannan Akbar, Head of the Volunteer Management Department at Alkhidmat Foundation, who delivered an inspiring address to a packed audience of students and faculty members.
Key Takeaways from the Session
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Empowering Youth Engagement Highlighting how students can leverage their time, talents, and academic backgrounds to solve real-world community challenges.
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Building Leadership Through Service Emphasizing that structured volunteer work equips young individuals with practical skills—such as project management, communication, and crisis handling—that extend far beyond the classroom.
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Cultivating Civic Responsibility Encouraging a long-term mindset of giving back to society through organized welfare and disaster-relief networks.
Green Campus Initiative: Mini Plantation Drive
Beyond the indoor awareness lecture, the visit highlighted a shared commitment to environmental sustainability. Demonstrating its dedication to eco-friendly initiatives, Alkhidmat Foundation donated 100 trees and saplings to the university campus.
The event concluded with a mini plantation drive, where UHE students, faculty, and Alkhidmat representatives worked together to plant saplings across the campus grounds. This hands-on activity provided students with an immediate opportunity to put “volunteerism in action,” reinforcing their role in building a greener, more sustainable future for the community.
