A certificate distribution ceremony was organized at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Swat, under the “Each One Teach One” program of the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD).
The chief guest at the ceremony was Professor Dr. Shakeeb Ullah, Vice Chancellor, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Swat.
The event was attended by NCHD Deputy Director Faiz Ahmad and Field Officer Zahir Shah, while the university was represented by Director ORIC, Assistant Professor Dr. Liaqat Ali, along with a large number of students.
The “Each One Teach One” program aims to encourage every educated individual to teach at least one illiterate person how to read and write.
Under this initiative, students of UVAS Swat voluntarily provided basic education to one illiterate individual each within their communities, contributing to the promotion of literacy. During the ceremony, certificates were distributed among the participating students in recognition of their valuable services.
Addressing the ceremony, NCHD Deputy Director Faiz Ahmad stated that Pakistan’s literacy rate is approximately 63 percent, while literacy plays a fundamental role in the development and progress of any country. He highlighted the “Each One Teach One” initiative as an effective and impactful program that can help improve the literacy rate. He urged all participants to promote the program and play their role in improving literacy across the country.
On the occasion, Professor Dr. Shakeeb Ullah, Vice Chancellor of UVAS Swat, said that the ceremony was a recognition of the students’ hard work, dedication, and valuable services. Appreciating initiatives such as “Each One Teach One,” he stated that such programs can play an important role in promoting literacy and helping people deprived of educational opportunities become active and productive members of society.
He congratulated the participating students and appreciated NCHD’s efforts, assuring the commission of his full cooperation and every possible support to further expand the program.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the mutual collaboration between NCHD and UVAS Swat was appreciated. The participants expressed their commitment to continuing efforts to promote literacy through initiatives such as “Each One Teach One” and to bringing the light of education to those who remain deprived of educational opportunities.