The Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB) Punjab on Wednesday signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with five organisations to promote welfare, education, healthcare, digital literacy and skills development of children in line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
CPWB signs MoUs with five organisations to empower vulnerable children
LAHORE, Jul 22 (APP): The Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB) Punjab on Wednesday signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with five organisations to promote welfare, education, healthcare, digital literacy and skills development of children in line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
The agreements were signed by CPWB Chairperson MPA Sarah Ahmad with representatives of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Diet by Design, Arfa Karim Foundation, Crossing Barrier and Neoventor AI. The partnerships aim to strengthen collaboration for the rehabilitation, empowerment and brighter future of children under the bureau’s care.
Sarah Ahmad said the collaboration with FPCCI would provide vocational skills training, career counselling and employment opportunities for children and young adults supported by the bureau.
She said Diet by Design would help organise programmes promoting balanced nutrition, dietary awareness and healthy lifestyles for children.
Under the partnership with the Arfa Karim Foundation, children will receive training in information technology, digital literacy, coding and other modern technological skills, while Crossing Barrier will extend support for mental health, psychological counselling, social rehabilitation and positive personality development.
She added that Neoventor AI would equip children with knowledge and practical training in artificial intelligence, innovative thinking, digital skills and other emerging technologies to prepare them for future opportunities.
Sarah Ahmad said all partner organisations had pledged to prioritise the best interests, protection, privacy and safety of children while implementing activities under the agreements.
She expressed gratitude to FPCCI Vice President and Chairman Zaki Aijaz for his efforts in facilitating the partnerships between the CPWB and private and social sector organisations.
The chairperson said the public-private collaboration would create sustainable opportunities for children’s rehabilitation, education, skills development and self-reliance, enabling them to become productive members of society.
