Interviewer: Sobia Saleem (2k15/MC/84-BS III)
Interview with Anum Laghari. (Young Youth and Social Activist)
Dream, Do, Deliver!
These three words seems synonymous of AnumLaghari. An excellent orator, enthusiastic
social worker, motivational youth facilitator from Hyderabad Sindh. She grew up
dreaming to be a social worker to help as many as possible, to lifting up
others and transforming their lives, so to turn her dreams into reality, she
launched her own forum "IHelp" where youngsters meet and greet for a
cause and for helping out in their surroundings and work for the betterment of
the society without any greed. When it comes to organizing workshops, fun and
learning conferences in Sindh, she always comes up with creative ideas which
can help the youth to learn something new. You would be mesmerized to know in
just her 22 she has organized many medical camps in ruler areas of Sindh along
with numerous successful conferences, travelled around country alone to attend
events as youth facilitator and trainer and nowadays she is
upto to launch a new project "Street to Classroom" this project
would depart basic education in street children.
Who is your inspiration? Who inspired
you to be a social activist??
Honestly speaking, I have drawn my inspiration from street children and deprived people of our society. They inspire me do something valuable which make their life at least bit better if not much.
Honestly speaking, I have drawn my inspiration from street children and deprived people of our society. They inspire me do something valuable which make their life at least bit better if not much.
Nowadays, our youth prefers to
hangout and partying, in such a young age how you inclined towards social work?
Well, I don't think so any age is young or old to serve humanity. We wouldn't get another chance to live another life. So, it's all depend upon us either to pass out a life for our own self or to use our one and only life to serve others. This perspective of life has inclined me towards social work.
Well, I don't think so any age is young or old to serve humanity. We wouldn't get another chance to live another life. So, it's all depend upon us either to pass out a life for our own self or to use our one and only life to serve others. This perspective of life has inclined me towards social work.
Due to prevailing stereotypes
thinking, our society doesn't see female social activists with respect, how you
cope up with this thinking? And What would you suggest to our budding female
activists for such circumstances?
You know what, you'll be bashed, you will be mocked, you be will criticized whenever you're doing something better, and if you wouldn't do anything still people will make talks about you, against you. So, people would talk, talk and talk no matter what. Prove yourself, keep moving in achieving, keep moving. Move. Move, and Move, keep remember moving is always ahead, moving is always forward. Don't get disappointed if people are not appreciating your services and work. Keep your vision clear about your cause. Your cause should be always remaining on top that no one would dare to shatter it with hate speech and discouraging words. One day same people will stand and clap for you
You know what, you'll be bashed, you will be mocked, you be will criticized whenever you're doing something better, and if you wouldn't do anything still people will make talks about you, against you. So, people would talk, talk and talk no matter what. Prove yourself, keep moving in achieving, keep moving. Move. Move, and Move, keep remember moving is always ahead, moving is always forward. Don't get disappointed if people are not appreciating your services and work. Keep your vision clear about your cause. Your cause should be always remaining on top that no one would dare to shatter it with hate speech and discouraging words. One day same people will stand and clap for you
These days our youth is more inclined
towards political affliction and have less interest for books, as being youth
representative, what do you think, what's causes behind it?
In such young age, usually youth get attracted towards power and fame, and they misinterpret it as well sadly, in absence of proper counselling they indulge themselves in political grounds without of having enough knowledge, awareness and experience.
In such young age, usually youth get attracted towards power and fame, and they misinterpret it as well sadly, in absence of proper counselling they indulge themselves in political grounds without of having enough knowledge, awareness and experience.
Do you think conferences, seminars
and workshops are enough for youth empowerment?
Definitely it's not enough! If they are attending such events but don't implement on things which are being taught, then its complete good for nothing. Conferences, seminars and workshops are important for selves grooming, it helps to develop good communication skills, leadership qualities but vision without action is just a mere dream. So, if we really believe in empowerment, and when specifically, we talk about youth empowerment, then we have to appear at the ground, we have to address our issues on grounds rather than making shallow talks.
Definitely it's not enough! If they are attending such events but don't implement on things which are being taught, then its complete good for nothing. Conferences, seminars and workshops are important for selves grooming, it helps to develop good communication skills, leadership qualities but vision without action is just a mere dream. So, if we really believe in empowerment, and when specifically, we talk about youth empowerment, then we have to appear at the ground, we have to address our issues on grounds rather than making shallow talks.
Which kind of hurdles one has to face
while working for youth and women empowerment in interior?
Due to lack of awareness and education, sometimes it happens even those people for whom you're working or you want to work neglect your struggles, then this is something which may be let our activists down. Another hurdle which usually reported is prevailing authorities like Wadera System would have may stop activists too. But don't underestimate the saying, that all the fingers are not equal, interestingly these two factors which I mentioned earlier would work in different way, they become so supportive, they become your helping hand vice versa.
Due to lack of awareness and education, sometimes it happens even those people for whom you're working or you want to work neglect your struggles, then this is something which may be let our activists down. Another hurdle which usually reported is prevailing authorities like Wadera System would have may stop activists too. But don't underestimate the saying, that all the fingers are not equal, interestingly these two factors which I mentioned earlier would work in different way, they become so supportive, they become your helping hand vice versa.
What steps should be taken to educate
and promote youth that force them to come out from their shelter to promote
youth empowerment?
First of all, parenting way plays very much vital role in lives. Parents should eliminate all communication barriers and gaps between them and their children. Then education comes, quality education has an ability to change entire world. When these two things emerge together in individual, it makes enthusiastic to jump out from your comfort zone for anything cause, whether be it social, educational, cultural, religious and economical.
First of all, parenting way plays very much vital role in lives. Parents should eliminate all communication barriers and gaps between them and their children. Then education comes, quality education has an ability to change entire world. When these two things emerge together in individual, it makes enthusiastic to jump out from your comfort zone for anything cause, whether be it social, educational, cultural, religious and economical.
What would you suggest to our youth
to play progressive role in society?
Youth needs to realize its worth, and value. Youth is future of our country. Youth is destined to mold future. I would suggest youth to stay clear on their goal and vision. They must keep studying hard meanwhile their academic era so they would be cherished harder after getting done with degree. Never undermine your education. Learn from your failures. Don't get disappointed if you experienced any failure don't keep it in heart, strive hard and one will get through it sooner or later.
Youth needs to realize its worth, and value. Youth is future of our country. Youth is destined to mold future. I would suggest youth to stay clear on their goal and vision. They must keep studying hard meanwhile their academic era so they would be cherished harder after getting done with degree. Never undermine your education. Learn from your failures. Don't get disappointed if you experienced any failure don't keep it in heart, strive hard and one will get through it sooner or later.
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