# Bargad

> Empowering Youth, Shaping Policies


## Posts

- [MDMB Assessment Report for Website](https://bargad.org.pk/mdmb-assessment-report-for-website/)
- [From Representation to Women Leadership](https://bargad.org.pk/from-representation-to-women-leadership/)
- [Women Leadership and Higher Education in Pakistan](https://bargad.org.pk/women-leadership-and-higher-education-in-pakistan/)
- [Pakistan Nationalism, Provincial Autonomy and Decentralization-A Historical Analysis](https://bargad.org.pk/pakistan-nationalism-provincial-autonomy-and-decentralization-a-historical-analysis/)
- [Annual Report 2023](https://bargad.org.pk/annual-report-2023/)
- [Policy Brief: Public and Policy Imperatives for Youth Bulge in Pakistan](https://bargad.org.pk/policy-brief-public-and-policy-imperatives-for-youth-bulge-in-pakistan/)
- [Desk Review on Early & Forced Marriages in Pakistan](https://bargad.org.pk/desk-review-on-early-forced-marriages-in-pakistan/)
- [Stories of Women Who Chose to Rise](https://bargad.org.pk/stories-of-women-who-chose-to-rise/)
- [ICPD25 and Pakistani Youth](https://bargad.org.pk/icpd25-and-pakistani-youth/)
- [Quarterly Newsletter (July - September 2025)](https://bargad.org.pk/quarterly-newsletter-july-september-2025/)
- [Call for Youth Mental Health Network (YMHN)](https://bargad.org.pk/call-for-youth-mental-health-network-ymhn/): Bargad invites applications for the Youth Mental Health Network under the project:“Building the ecosystem for youth mental health and wellbeing in Pakistan.” Network size Project timeline What you’ll gain Eligibility Youth from marginalized groups are encouraged to apply Your commitment How to apply Deadline for applications: Next steps To Apply Please Click on the link: […]
- [Call for Proposals: Hiring of Lawyer/Law Firm for Registration of Three Youth Networks (Punjab, KP, ICT) under the Societies Act 1860](https://bargad.org.pk/call-for-proposals-hiring-of-lawyer-law-firm-for-registration-of-three-youth-networks-punjab-kp-ict-under-the-societies-act-1860/): Deadline for Proposals: December 16, 2025 Email for queries: procurement@bargad.org.pk> Phone Number for Queries: 042-35779030-31 Background Information Bargad is a leading Pakistani organization for youth development. It is currently implementing “Active Citizenship through Inclusive Volunteering and Empowerment.” Under this project, a lawyer will be hired who will be responsible for registration of three youth networks […]
- [International Volunteer Day Award 2025](https://bargad.org.pk/international-volunteer-day-award-2025/): We’re celebrating the passion, dedication, and impact of volunteers across Pakistan, and this is your moment to shine! ✨ If you’re a NYVN or BVN member who has contributed to your community, we want to hear your story. 🎥 Send a 30–50 second video highlighting your journey, your impact, and why volunteers matter. 📅 Submit […]
- [Mapping & Assessment of Residential Care Facilities in Punjab, Pakistan](https://bargad.org.pk/mapping-assessment-of-residential-care-facilities-in-punjab-pakistan/): This study mapped and assessed residential care facilities across Punjab, both registered and unregistered. It provides reliable data on child populations, living conditions, and facility standards, offering evidence-based insights and recommendations to inform policies, reforms, and systems strengthening for children in alternative care.
- [Identification Study - Youth and Climate Action in Pakistan](https://bargad.org.pk/identification-study-youth-and-climate-action-in-pakistan/): Identification Study – Youth and Climate Action in Pakistan
- [Communities of Hope: Intra and Interfaith Harmony for Sustainable Peace](https://bargad.org.pk/communities-of-hope-intra-and-interfaith-harmony-for-sustainable-peace/): Funded by: Norwegian Church Aid – Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE), Duration: Oct 2023 – Sept 2025
- [Youth Volunteering for Inclusive Development](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-volunteering-for-inclusive-development/): Funded by: Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Duration: Sept 2023 – Mar 2025
- [Emerging Leaders Academy](https://bargad.org.pk/emerging-leaders-academy/): Funded by: International Republican Institute (IRI)  Duration: Jun 2023 – May 2025
- [Young Omang Pakistan](https://bargad.org.pk/young-omang-pakistan-2/): Funded by: Chanan Development Association and AmplifyChange,  Duration: Nov 2022 – Aug 2025
- [My Dream My Business (MDMB)](https://bargad.org.pk/my-dream-my-business-mdmb/): Funded by: Embassy of the Netherlands Duration: Sept 2022 – Aug 2025
- [Joint Social Action for Inclusive Society (JSA)](https://bargad.org.pk/joint-social-action-for-inclusive-society-jsa/): Funded by: Norwegian Church Aid – NORAD Duration: Jan 2020 – Dec 2025
- [16 Days of Activism on Gender-Based Violence](https://bargad.org.pk/16-days-of-activism-on-gender-based-violence/): Funded by: Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) Duration: Nov 2024
- [Youth Story Tellers](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-story-tellers/): Funded by: Meta Platforms, Inc (Facebook) Duration: Apr-Dec 2022
- [Addressing COVID-19-related Inequalities](https://bargad.org.pk/addressing-covid-19-related-inequalities/): Funded by:  GIZ-PaRD Duration: Aug-Nov 2022
- [Mapping and Assessment of Alternative Care Facilities in Punjab](https://bargad.org.pk/mapping-and-assessment-of-alternative-care-facilities-in-punjab/): Funded by:  UNICEF Duration: Jul 2021 – Jul 2022
- [Communities of Hope: Intra and Inter-faith Harmony for Sustainable Peace](https://bargad.org.pk/communities-of-hope-intra-and-inter-faith-harmony-for-sustainable-peace/): Funded by:  Norwegian Church Aid Duration: Jan 2021 – Mar 2023
- [Coalition for Religious Equality and Inclusive Development (CREID)](https://bargad.org.pk/coalition-for-religious-equality-and-inclusive-development-creid/): Funded by:  FCDO (managed by Institute of Development Studies and Minority Rights Group) Duration: Nov 2019 – Sept 2022
- [The Future of Work: Digitization and Automation](https://bargad.org.pk/the-future-of-work-digitization-and-automation/): Funded by:  Oxfam GB Duration: Jun-Sept 2021
- [Say No To Child Brides](https://bargad.org.pk/say-no-to-child-brides/): Funded by: AmplifyChange Duration: Jan 2020 – Jan 2021
- [Youth Leadership on Campuses](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-leadership-on-campuses-2/): Funded by:  United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Duration: Apr 2020 – Aug 2021
- [Improve Awareness about Social and Cultural Heritage in Communities](https://bargad.org.pk/improve-awareness-about-social-and-cultural-heritage-in-communities/): Funded by: Norwegian Church Aid Duration: Apr-Mar 2020
- [Empower Youth for Work](https://bargad.org.pk/empower-youth-for-work/): Funded by:  Oxfam GB Duration: Feb 2017 – Mar 2020
- [Young Omang Pakistan](https://bargad.org.pk/young-omang-pakistan/): Funded by:  Right Here Right Now (RHRN) – Chanan Development Association (CDA)  Duration: Jan-Dec 2019
- [Students Societies for Peace](https://bargad.org.pk/students-societies-for-peace/): Funded by:  United States Institute of Peace Duration: Mar-Sept 2019
- [Lobbying and Advocacy for Women Leadership](https://bargad.org.pk/lobbying-and-advocacy-for-women-leadership/): Funded by:  Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Duration: Dec 2018 – Nov 2019
- [Provincial Youth Policies](https://bargad.org.pk/provincial-youth-policies-2/): Funded by: Right Here Right Now (RHRN) Duration: Jan 2018 – Jan 2019
- [Transforming Communities for Peaceful Coexistence](https://bargad.org.pk/transforming-communities-for-peaceful-coexistence/): Funded by: RNE, Norwegian Church Aid  Duration: Apr 2018 – Mar 2019
- [Strengthening Electoral & Legislative Processes (SELP), Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability](https://bargad.org.pk/strengthening-electoral-legislative-processes-selp-trust-for-democratic-education-and-accountability/): Funded by: USAID  Duration: Nov 2017 – May 2018
- [Engaging Youth for SDGs](https://bargad.org.pk/engaging-youth-for-sdgs/): Funded by: Oxfam GB Duration: Feb-Mar 2018
- [Youth Actions for Peaceful Election](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-actions-for-peaceful-election/): Funded by: United States Institute of Peace Duration: Jan-Aug 2018
- [Climate Mitigation in District Peshawar of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through University Students](https://bargad.org.pk/climate-mitigation-in-district-peshawar-of-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-through-university-students/): Funded by: Heinrich Boll Stiftung (HBS) Duration:  May-Sept 2017
- [Safe Charity Awareness Campaign](https://bargad.org.pk/safe-charity-awareness-campaign/): Funded by: Development Alternative Incorporated – USAID Duration: Apr-Sept 2017
- [Punjab Youth Peace Core II](https://bargad.org.pk/punjab-youth-peace-core-ii/): Funded by: Development Alternative Incorporated – USAID Duration: Mar-Dec 2017
- [Punjab Youth Peace Core I](https://bargad.org.pk/punjab-youth-peace-core-i/): Funded by: Development Alternative Incorporated – USAID Duration: Jun-Oct 2016
- [Young Parliamentarians Peace Initiatives](https://bargad.org.pk/young-parliamentarians-peace-initiatives/): Funded by: DAI Duration: Jul-Dec 2016
- [Green For White](https://bargad.org.pk/green-for-white/): Funded by: Canadian High Commission Duration: Nov-Apr 2016
- [Youth Actions for Democratic Participation and Strengthening](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-actions-for-democratic-participation-and-strengthening/): Funded by: Heinrich Boll Stiftung (HBS)  Duration: Apr-Dec 2015
- [Tackling Youth Extremism in Pakistan](https://bargad.org.pk/tackling-youth-extremism-in-pakistan/): Funded by: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)  Duration: Feb 2012 – Mar 2015
- [Punjab Youth Parliamentary Caucus](https://bargad.org.pk/punjab-youth-parliamentary-caucus/): Funded by: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Duration: Jan 2014 – Dec 2015
- [Youth Engagement and Capacity Building for Peace](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-engagement-and-capacity-building-for-peace/): Funded by: Creative Associates International  Duration: Jun 2014 – Mar 2015
- [Umeed Jawan Coordination Unit](https://bargad.org.pk/umeed-jawan-coordination-unit/): Funded by: Creative Associates International Duration: Dec 2014 – Jun 2015
- [Provincial Youth Policies](https://bargad.org.pk/provincial-youth-policies/): Funded by: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Duration: 2009 – Dec 2015
- [International Volunteer Day 2014](https://bargad.org.pk/international-volunteer-day-2014/): Funded by: Creative Associates International  Duration: Nov-Dec 2014
- [Peace & Democracy through Critical Thinking, Finalization of KP Youth Policy and Formation of Youth Parliamentary Caucus in Punjab](https://bargad.org.pk/peace-democracy-through-critical-thinking-finalization-of-kp-youth-policy-and-formation-of-youth-parliamentary-caucus-in-punjab/): Funded by: Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS)  Duration: Mar-Nov 2014
- [International Youth and National Minority Day 2014](https://bargad.org.pk/international-youth-and-national-minority-day-2014/): Funded by: Creative Associates International  Duration: Jul-Sept 2014
- [Youth-Skills.com](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-skills-com/): Funded by: European Union  Duration: Sept 2013 – Sept 2014
- [Promoting Peace and Democracy Through Critical Thinking Among Youth on Campuses](https://bargad.org.pk/promoting-peace-and-democracy-through-critical-thinking-among-youth-on-campuses/): Funded by: Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS)  Duration: Apr-Dec 2013
- [1st Peace and Youth Cooperation Camp 2013](https://bargad.org.pk/1st-peace-and-youth-cooperation-camp-2013/): Funded by: BARGAD, HBS, SAP-PK, and participant contributions  Duration: Jul-Jun 2013
- [Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Youth Policy Advocacy](https://bargad.org.pk/khyber-pakhtunkhwa-youth-policy-advocacy/): Funded by: Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS)  Duration: Oct-Dec 2013
- [Young Ambassadors of Peace (YAP)](https://bargad.org.pk/young-ambassadors-of-peace-yap/): Funded by: USAID and Individual Land (IL)  Duration: Aug 2012 – Jun 2013
- [Youth Actions for Women Leadership on Campuses](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-actions-for-women-leadership-on-campuses/): Funded by: Aurat Foundation and USAID  Duration: Aug 2011 – Jul 2012
- [Peace and Youth Cooperation](https://bargad.org.pk/peace-and-youth-cooperation-2/): Funded by: Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS)  Duration: May 2002 – Dec 2012
- [International Youth Day 2011](https://bargad.org.pk/international-youth-day-2011/): Funded by: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Duration: Aug 2011
- [Youth Awareness for Peace and Democracy](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-awareness-for-peace-and-democracy/): Funded by: ActionAid  Duration: May-Jul 2010
- [Public and Policy Imperatives for Youth Bulge in Pakistan](https://bargad.org.pk/public-and-policy-imperatives-for-youth-bulge-in-pakistan/): Funded by: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)  Duration: Jun-Aug 2010
- [National Youth Advocacy Platform](https://bargad.org.pk/national-youth-advocacy-platform/): Funded by: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)  Duration: Oct-Dec 2010
- [Democracy and Peace-building for Youth on University Campuses](https://bargad.org.pk/democracy-and-peace-building-for-youth-on-university-campuses/): Funded by: National Endowment for Democracy (NED)  Duration: Jul 2009 – Jun 2011
- [Nationwide White Ribbon Day Celebrations](https://bargad.org.pk/nationwide-white-ribbon-day-celebrations/): Funded by: White Ribbon Campaign Pakistan (WRCP)  Duration: Nov 2009
- [All Pakistan Student Leader Conference](https://bargad.org.pk/all-pakistan-student-leader-conference/): Funded by: Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS) & UNFPA  Duration: Jul 2009
- [National Conference on Peace Building and Women Leadership Development in Campuses](https://bargad.org.pk/national-conference-on-peace-building-and-women-leadership-development-in-campuses/): Funded by: Quilliam Foundation  Duration: Mar 2009
- [Empowering Girls Transforming Communities](https://bargad.org.pk/empowering-girls-transforming-communities/): Funded by: World Population Fund (Rutgers WPF) and Packard  Duration: Dec 2009 – Dec 2012
- [Connecting Female Youth with Development](https://bargad.org.pk/connecting-female-youth-with-development/): Funded by: Mama Cash  Duration: Jul 2008 – Jun 2009
- [National Survey on Student Politics](https://bargad.org.pk/national-survey-on-student-politics/): Funded by: Urgent Action Fund  Duration: Jun 2005
- [Bridging Skill & Perception Gaps in Women Employment](https://bargad.org.pk/bridging-skill-perception-gaps-in-women-employment/): Funded by: CIDA-PAGE  Duration: Jun 2007 – Jun 2008
- [Youth Action for Voters Mobilization in District Gujranwala and Mandi Bahauddin](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-action-for-voters-mobilization-in-district-gujranwala-and-mandi-bahauddin/): Funded by: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)  Duration: Nov 2007 – Feb 2008
- [16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence](https://bargad.org.pk/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-violence/): Funded by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)  Duration: Nov-Dec 2007
- [Youth for Electoral Engagement](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-for-electoral-engagement/): Funded by: UNDP and ECP  Duration: May 2006 – Apr 2007
- [Youth Action for Development in District Gujranwala](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-action-for-development-in-district-gujranwala/): Funded by: British High Commission (BHC), Islamabad  Duration: Jan-Dec 2006
- [Organization and Mobilization of Youth Communities to Challenge the Threats of Globalization and Power Imbalances in Pakistan](https://bargad.org.pk/organization-and-mobilization-of-youth-communities-to-challenge-the-threats-of-globalization-and-power-imbalances-in-pakistan/): Funded by: ActionAid Pakistan  Duration: May 2005 – Apr 2006
- [Youth Activism on Gender Violence](https://bargad.org.pk/youth-activism-on-gender-violence/): Funded by: Mama Cash  Duration: Nov-Dec 2004
- [Organization and Mobilization of Youth for Gender Equality in Gujranwala District](https://bargad.org.pk/organization-and-mobilization-of-youth-for-gender-equality-in-gujranwala-district/): Funded by: Gender Equality Project-GEP-DFID  Duration: Mar 2004 – May 2005
- [Promotion of Liberal & Democratic Values among Youth](https://bargad.org.pk/promotion-of-liberal-democratic-values-among-youth-2/): Funded by: GEP-DFID  Duration: Feb 2003 – Feb 2004
- [Study Circle for Youth Issues](https://bargad.org.pk/study-circle-for-youth-issues/): Funded by: Church World Service (CWS) Duration: Jan 2003 – Dec 2004
- [Commemoration of Women’s Day](https://bargad.org.pk/commemoration-of-womens-day/): Funded by: SAP-PK  Duration: Mar 2002 – Jun 2003
- [Group Formation for promotion of Liberal and Democratic Values](https://bargad.org.pk/group-formation-for-promotion-of-liberal-and-democratic-values/): Funded by: Church World Service (CWS)  Duration: Jan-Dec 2002
- [Commemoration of Universal Children’s Day](https://bargad.org.pk/commemoration-of-universal-childrens-day/): Funded by: UNICEF  Duration: Nov 2001
- [Puppet Show to highlight Gender Equality Issues](https://bargad.org.pk/puppet-show-to-highlight-gender-equality-issues/): Self-initiative  Duration: Apr 2001
- [Promotion of Liberal & Democratic Values among Youth](https://bargad.org.pk/promotion-of-liberal-democratic-values-among-youth/): Funded by: Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF)  Duration: May 2001 – Apr 2002
- [Handicrafts Exhibition](https://bargad.org.pk/handicrafts-exhibition/): Self-initiative  Duration: Dec 1998 – Jun 2005
- [Drain-line Project with EPD](https://bargad.org.pk/drain-line-project-with-epd/): Funded by: Environment Protection Department (EPD)  Duration: Jul 2000 – Jun 2001
- [Solid Waste Management](https://bargad.org.pk/solid-waste-management/): Funded by: Environment Protection Department (EPD)  Duration: Jul 1999 – Jun 200
- [Puppet Shows to Mobilize Youth on Gender Issues](https://bargad.org.pk/puppet-shows-to-mobilize-youth-on-gender-issues/): Self-initiative  Duration: 2001 and 2005
- [Sanitation Project](https://bargad.org.pk/sanitation-project/): Self-initiative  Duration: 1999 – Jun 2005
- [Strike by Students against Campus Violence](https://bargad.org.pk/strike-by-students-against-campus-violence/): Self-initiative – 1999
- [Procession against Campus Violence](https://bargad.org.pk/procession-against-campus-violence/): Self-initiative – 1999
- [Girl Students’ Advocacy](https://bargad.org.pk/girl-students-advocacy/): Self-initiative 1999
- [Visit to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)](https://bargad.org.pk/visit-to-jawaharlal-nehru-university-jnu/): Self-initiative – 1999
- [Design and Sale of Tea Mugs](https://bargad.org.pk/design-and-sale-of-tea-mugs/): Self-initiative – Jul 1998
- [Printing of Eid Cards, New Year Cards, and Valentine’s Day Cards](https://bargad.org.pk/printing-of-eid-cards-new-year-cards-and-valentines-day-cards/): Self-initiative – Jun 1997
- [Establishment of a Youth Coffee Club](https://bargad.org.pk/establishment-of-a-youth-coffee-club/): Self-initiative – Jun 1997

## Pages

- [Elementor #4032](https://bargad.org.pk/elementor-4032/): [wpuf_form id=”4022″]
- [Join us - Copy](https://bargad.org.pk/get-involved-bvn-2/): Join Us Volunteer Reach Out, Get Involved, Make a Difference Your journey with Bargad starts here Start Your Journey For Joining Bargad volunteer Network Membership Rules This is a volunteer-based network and does not involve any financial compensation. Members are expected to be active and responsive. You may be invited to local and national events, […]
- [Join us](https://bargad.org.pk/get-involved-bvn/): Join Us Volunteer Reach Out, Get Involved, Make a Difference Your journey with Bargad starts here Start Your Journey For Joining Bargad volunteer Network Membership Rules This is a volunteer-based network and does not involve any financial compensation. Members are expected to be active and responsive. You may be invited to local and national events, […]
- [Impact](https://bargad.org.pk/impact/): Bargad has made meaningful progress in empowering youth, advancing inclusive policies, and cultivating safe, enabling spaces. Through national and international representation, strategic partnerships, and impactful initiatives, we continue to create and expand opportunities for youth development across Pakistan Our Achievements Youth Policy Development and Support Bargad has played a pivotal role in shaping youth policy […]
- [Services](https://bargad.org.pk/services/): Services Leading the Way to Youth Empowerment Our work spans from community and campus-level engagement to national policy reform, always focusing on creating inclusive spaces for youth development. Key aspects of our approaches and services include: INNOVATIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS Equipping youth with skills, leadership, and innovation for a brighter future! Bargad’s 35 specialized training modules […]
- [Contact](https://bargad.org.pk/contact/): Message Us Connect, Collaborate, Create Impact Reach out to us today! Have a query? Let’s hear it! Let’s work together to empower youth and build inclusive communities! Contact +92 42 35779030 +92 42 35779031 info@bargad.org.pk Facebook X-twitter Linkedin Instagram Location Head Office: 17/18, Block N, Gulberg II, Lahore
- [About](https://bargad.org.pk/about/): Bargad In the late 1990s, a group of students from Punjab University and other public institutions came together to create what campuses lacked—safe and inclusive spaces where youth, especially boys and girls together, could engage, express, and grow. With few forums, non-academic programmes, and associational work beyond divisive student politics, these young changemakers saw possibility. […]
- [Facilities](https://bargad.org.pk/facilities/): Facilities Features / 01 Helping seniors learn hobbies Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad veniam, nostrud mattis luctus. Assisted Living Safe Environment Skilled Nursing Features / 02 Providing best care for seniors Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing […]
- [Home](https://bargad.org.pk/): نوجوانو !اچھے خواب دیکھنے کی جرات کِیجئے Creating Safe and Inclusive Spaces for Youth for 28 years and Counting Our Vision Socially responsible, politically aware, forward looking and gender sensitive youth that respects freedom, equality and rule of law. Our Mission Engage vulnerable youth and women in all diversity to their full potential through education, […]


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