A one-day seminar was organized by Ahmed Umer Sohaib at Superior University, Lahore on 14th February, 2020. Under the platform of Superior Literary Society, panel discussion was curated to promote “Interfaith Harmony” and its significance to promote inclusivity, religious tolerance and peace in our societies.
Ahmad Sohaib – Cohort III – CAP
Category: Cohort-III,Community Action Projects
Author: Syed Ali Hameed
Date: 5 years ago
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Zarmeena initiated the idea to create a platform to talk about peace, tolerance and harmony in the society. She created a community organization named “Teach Peace”
I have conducted dialogue session with a group of friend on agenda of Countering Violent Extremism related to sectarian violence and promoting Peace in the area.
Our Salamti Fellow Waleed Sheikh organized a dialogue session with victims of gang wars in Lyari” on 22nd September 2019 at Lyari community hall to discuss the underlying stories of affected people in area of Lyari specifically.
Shafiq Afridi, a social activist has been working towards the education and social harmony destroyed by terrorism and extremism in his capacity of socio-political actions.
Samar Khan, an athlete, has taken initiative to create ‘Samar Camp” by utilizing her strengths and providing trainings to youth. She has taken up the responsibility to promote sports and athletics which is what makes her Peace Agent in true manner.
Saira Rashad, our Salamti Fellow carried out Community Action Project titled as “Hum Sub – United in Difference”. It was conducted at Lincoln Corner, University of Sargodha on 12 September, 2019 with the assistance of Pakistan-US Alumni Network.
Peacebuilding is an indispensable need and approach to build a prosperous and progressive
society. It supports communities to refrain from violence and extremism, if instilled
appropriately.
Muzammil, an activist has stepped forward to counsel the youth of rural areas by sharing his own experiences and talking about the issues of our education system.
he world needs more peace and co-operation rather than rage and conflict. Considering this, our Salamti Fellow, Muhammad Asad organized “Amn Baithak” (Peace Gathering) under the theme of Agree to Disagree (Difference of Opinion).