Islamabad, In a recent episode of the UW Guest Podcast, Mr. Umer Hayat Khan, Station Manager of UW FM 101.8, engaged in a deep conversation with Ms. Huma Jahangir, Program Implementation Lead at Pakistan Youth Change Advocates (PYCA). They discussed the organization’s role in enhancing Pakistan’s educational landscape, particularly through initiatives targeting youth in marginalized communities.

According to University of Wah, the discussion centered on PYCA’s strategies to combat the educational challenges faced by 26 million out-of-school children in Pakistan, with a special focus on encouraging the education of girls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Ms. Jahangir detailed PYCA’s comprehensive approach, which includes a primary education program designed to last 2.5 years, aiming to break the cycle of poverty by providing young girls with the academic tools they need to succeed.

Furthermore, Ms. Jahangir highlighted PYCA’s commitment to holistic development, emphasizing the organization’s efforts to align with the government’s national policy to uplift educational quality across the nation. The podcast shed light on the significant impact of PYCA’s work on the community, reinforcing the vital role of such initiatives in fostering sustainable development and peace through youth engagement.