Climate change is a global crisis that affects all of us, but the solutions to mitigate its impact require a collaborative effort from everyone, especially the younger generation, who will face the brunt of its effects in the future. This is why community engagement is essential in finding solutions to address climate change. The Las Jawan Project, an initiative launched by WANG Balochistan in partnership with the British Council Pakistan, aims to empower young people in the Lasbela district to become climate champions in their communities through collaborative community action.
The first workshop of the Las Jawan Project was held at the WANG Lab of Innovation (WALI), bringing together 27 young people from Bela Tehsil of Lasbela District. This region has been recently hit by deadly floods, which demonstrates the urgency and importance of the project’s goals. During the three-day workshop, LAS JAWANs learned about climate change, its causes, and the mitigations, and gained a better understanding of how to design and perform climate actions in their communities. The participants worked together to create engaging and impactful climate action projects and are now in the field executing their plans.
The Las Jawan Project is a prime example of how collaborative community action can be a catalyst for change in addressing the challenges of climate change. By working with local communities, the project aims to train 75 young leaders through three training workshops in the five union councils of Tehsil Bela region. These young leaders will then work on 20 to 25 climate action projects focused on adaptation, mitigation, and other related challenges. The goal is to create a ripple effect and inspire others in their communities to take action.
Through the Las Jawan Project, WANG Balochistan and the British Council Pakistan aim to equip young people in the Lasbela district with the knowledge, skills, and resources to become climate champions and drive meaningful change in their communities. The project will utilize the WANG Lab of Innovation (WALI) and digital content in local languages to teach people about the importance of being ready for climate change. Additionally, there will be two climate action project exhibitions to showcase the work of the young leaders to the community and two public dialogues with stakeholders to address climate change issues faced by Lasbela communities.
Here’s what Hussain Ahmed, one of the participants of the first workshop, had to say about his experience: “The Las Jawan Project has given me the opportunity to learn about climate change and ways to address it. I am excited to work on my climate action project and be a part of a larger community that is taking action to address this issue.”
Ejaz Ali, a community leader in Lasbela district, also expressed his support for the project, saying, “The Las Jawan Project is a much-needed initiative in our community. We need to take action to mitigate the impact of climate change, and this project is empowering young people to be a part of the solution. I am excited to see the positive impact this project will have on our community.”
The Las Jawan Project is a collaborative effort that aims to inspire young people in the Lasbela district to take action and address the challenges of climate change. Join us in this effort and be a part of the solution. Together, we can create a more sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.
