MOVE

What is MOVE?

The Motivated Volunteer Empowerment Program (MOVE) meets the need for developing committed volunteers, engaging youth voice in solving social problems. With 65% of Pakistan's population below the age of 25, there is great potential to make a long-lasting impact in the social development sector.

Young people can and want to make a difference in society through their involvement in community projects. FESF has been working with Pakistani youth for over 12 years and has built a strong network of capable and motivated young volunteers. Several years ago it became evident that training was needed to empower the participants to make a greater impact. Thus the MOVE program was created as an educational development course, focusing on soft skill training, leadership and volunteerism.

Using creative media presentations, discussion forums, and interactive activities, the program seeks to instill in young people a sense of civic responsibility and concern for those who are less privileged. The course provides them with the requisite knowledge and skills to become actively involved in community work, covering such topics as: how to make a difference; team building, communication and interpersonal skills, working with children, understanding people with disabilities, how to establish and achieve goals, planning a community project, overcoming obstacles, leadership skills, etc. – and culminates with the hands-on experience of planning and carrying out a project.

MOVE Implementation

From October 2009 until January 2011, 23 MOVE courses have been conducted, with over 750 young volunteers participating. Forty-seven community service projects have been planned and implemented in hospitals, underprivileged schools, orphanages, and institutions throughout the metropolitan Karachi area. These projects focused on education, health, environment, life skills and event management – all of which impacted on a total of over 44,000 beneficiaries.

A special MOVE course was held at IBA , Sukkur for 45 participants who then implemented 5 community projects.

Community Projects are still ongoing. We welcome you to join hands with us as we step out to make a difference. Visit us on Facebook or if you would like to volunteer, contact us at this page: http://www.fesf.org.pk/control/volunteer