National Youth Convention & Anti-Drug Poster/Painting Competition by Youth Forum Pakistan and ISSUP Pakistan Chapter AT Lahore-Pakistan

National Youth Convention & Anti-Drug Poster/Painting Competition by Youth Forum Pakistan and ISSUP Pakistan Chapter in Lahore, Pakistan.

Youth Forum Pakistan (for Drug Use Prevention) in Collaboration with ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and M A Jinnah Foundation (Regd), Sialkot Organized National Youth Convention on 6th February, 2020 at Al-Hamra Art Council Lahore. The event  was funded by Mr. Bashir Ahmad Naz, President ISSUP Pakistan and Patron-in Chief Youth Form Pakistan.

Youth from all across the Pakistan, including all provinces of Pakistan Punjab, Baluchistan, Kaber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Sindh, and Islamabad Capital Territory, were invited and Participated.

Ms. Saima Asghar, Director ISSUP Pakistan and Senior Advisor Youth Forum Pakistan (For Drug Use Prevention), welcomed all the participants & guests and gave a brief introduction of ISSUP Global as well as ISSUP Pakistan Chapter.

Mr. Muhammad Aslam, President M A Jinnah Foundation (Regd), and Founder Youth Forum Pakistan, gave a brief introduction of Youth Forum Pakistan (for Drug Use Prevention).

Mr. Bashir Amhad Naz welcomed the chief guest Dr. Akhtar Malik, Provincial Minister, and during his speech he assured his continued support for similar activities in future.

After that, cultural performances by the youth of all the regions/Provinces took place that involved youth wearing their Traditional Attire followed by their traditional Music.

Five guest speakers were invited and delivered presentations on different topics. These included Dr. Talat Habib, Master Trainer UTCs  (Science of Addiction Counselling Approaches & Attitudinal Healing), Mr. Muhammad Ayub Senior Advisor Colombo Plan (Evidence-Based Prevention Intervention For Substance Use Prevention), Prof. Dr. Uzma Ali Director Institute of Clinical Psychology (Life Skills Well Formed Goals and Achievements), Dr. Hina Imran Associate Professor (Leadership Skills Positive Mind, positive Vibes, Positive Life), Ms. Tusabe Rebecca Social Activist, Public Speaker given presentation on (Introduction-Ethical Leadership, Importance of Youth Leadership Skills, Basic Life Grooming For youth Leadership Skills.

One role play, with the title: "Drugs are not a life style it’s a choice” was also presented by Youth Forum Pakistan’s Islamabad Team. Songs and Informative Videos were also played during the event. Shields for the guests and certificates for all the participants were presented during the closing ceremony and Cash Prizes and Shields were also awarded to for Painting Competition who got 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Runner-up Positions.