ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Strengthening climate literacy, access to justice, disability inclusion and inclusive education through institutional collaboration is the focus of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Freedom Gate Prosperity (FGP) and Pakistan Legal United Society (PLUS) at FGP’s office on Monday.
Muhammad Anwar, Chief Executive Officer of FGP, and Advocate Altaf Hussain Khoso, Chief Executive Officer of PLUS, signed the MoU. Shafqat Aziz and Dr. Shahbaz Tariq of FGP were also present at the signing event.
Speaking on the occasion, Muhammad Anwar highlighted the importance of partnerships that bring together diverse expertise and institutional networks.
He said collaboration between organizations working on climate action, education, civic engagement and community development can help translate knowledge and shared objectives into practical initiatives for vulnerable and marginalized communities.
Advocate Altaf Hussain Khoso emphasized the role of legal empowerment, the rule of law and access to justice in promoting inclusive development. He noted the importance of strengthening community awareness of legal rights and public services, particularly for women, persons with disabilities and other underserved groups.
Under the agreement, the two organizations will explore joint initiatives in climate and environmental literacy, inclusive disaster preparedness, disability rights, gender equality, community legal awareness, entrepreneurship, green skills and youth and women’s empowerment. Cooperation may also include joint publications, training programmes, research, policy dialogue and public awareness activities.
The partnership envisages practical knowledge resources, including teacher-focused green literacy materials and accessible climate literacy materials, and ensuring publications are available in Urdu and Sindhi.
The organizations will also explore opportunities for joint resource mobilization, institutional capacity-building and community outreach, with specific activities to be developed through mutually agreed work plans.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
