SZABIST University Islamabad, through its Department of Social Sciences – Development Studies, hosted a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) under the Training Adolescents and Youth for Action and Resilience (TAYAR) Programme. The initiative was organized as part of the National Volunteer Corps (NVC) project of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, in collaboration with UNICEF Pakistan and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Pakistan.

The training brought together Green Youth Movement (GYM) Captains and Vice-Captains from 13 universities representing Islamabad, Punjab, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The diverse participation provided a platform for young leaders from different regions to share experiences, strengthen their knowledge, and develop skills for community-based action.

The TAYAR Training of Trainers focused on key areas including disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, anticipatory action, climate resilience, and community engagement. Participants were equipped with practical knowledge and facilitation skills to disseminate these concepts through their respective universities, communities, and GYM chapters.

The program emphasized the important role of young people in strengthening community resilience and preparing communities to respond effectively to climate-related and disaster risks. By developing youth leadership and facilitation capabilities, the training encouraged participants to take forward meaningful awareness and preparedness initiatives within their communities.

The collaboration among SZABIST Islamabad, the National Volunteer Corps, UNICEF Pakistan, and NDMA Pakistan reflects the importance of partnerships in developing youth-led approaches to disaster preparedness, climate resilience, and sustainable community development.

Through its participation in initiatives such as the TAYAR Programme, SZABIST Islamabad continues to support youth empowerment, climate action, disaster preparedness, and community engagement, enabling young leaders to contribute toward safer, more resilient, and sustainable communities across Pakistan.