Islamabad
The Millennium University College (TMUC) and the Pakistan Red Crescent (PRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a youth volunteers society, says a press release.
Pakistan Red Crescent, a statuary body constituted and governed by a Parliamentary Act in 1947, is one of the largest organisations working for humanitarian causes in the country. The MoU reflects on the mutual commitment of both institutions to build awareness and a sense of responsibility amongst the youth towards the environment and their fellow citizens.
The chief guest on the occasion, Dr. Rizwan Naseer, PRCS secretary general, and representatives were welcomed by the TMUC Dean of Academics Mrs. Safia Farouqi, Head of International Programmes Ms. Kholah Malik and members of the student council.
The formal ceremony began with recitation from the Holy Quran followed by a welcome speech by the TMUC dean of academics who familiarised the guests with the various international qualifications offered at TMUC while also shedding light on some of the exemplary work done by PRCS in times of disease and disaster.
Later in an interactive session, Dr. Naseer asked the students about their knowledge on civic duties while enlightening them on the subject. He emphasised that by educating and engaging youth in disaster response and health services we can curb many human predicaments at their root. Students from various disciplines including bachelors and diploma programmes keenly participated in the discussion.
The ceremony came to a close with the TMUC – PRCS heads signing a memorandum of understanding to pledge allegiance in humanitarian causes followed by the award of TMUC memento to the chief guest.
The signing of the MoU reflects on the commitment of TMUC to develop the right set of skills, attitudes, knowledge and values within graduating Millennial so that they can confidently meet the global challenges of the 21st century.
