MoU Signing Ceremony between Women Welfare Organization and University of Poonch
An MoU signing ceremony between the Women Welfare Organization (WWO) and the University of Poonch was held on December 12, 2024. The agreement was signed by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zakria Zakir and WWO CEO Syeda Aniqa Shakur, establishing a formal collaboration to promote education, research, and community development.
This partnership aims to bridge academia and community-driven development by leveraging the expertise of the University of Poonch and WWO’s grassroots presence. The collaboration focuses on:
During the event, Prof. Dr. Zakria Zakir appreciated WWO’s innovative approach and emphasized the need for women’s active involvement in all sectors especially decision-making processes.
Syeda Aniqa Shakur thanked the Vice Chancellor and University management especially Dr Faraz Khan, Dr Nighat Younas for their support during the entire process. She highlighted the potential of this collaboration to build capacity among students and professionals, while addressing pressing social challenges in the region.
- Engaging university volunteers in community service initiatives.
- Providing internships to students for hands-on experience in development programs.
- Offering scholarships for women to pursue higher education.
- Conducting joint research on critical social and developmental issues, particularly those affecting women and marginalized communities.
During the event, Prof. Dr. Zakria Zakir appreciated WWO’s innovative approach and emphasized the need for women’s active involvement in all sectors especially decision-making processes.
Syeda Aniqa Shakur thanked the Vice Chancellor and University management especially Dr Faraz Khan, Dr Nighat Younas for their support during the entire process. She highlighted the potential of this collaboration to build capacity among students and professionals, while addressing pressing social challenges in the region.
