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Ayesha, VP Norh AJK, Makes to Hack Corruption at Nepal

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May 13, 2023

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Ayesha, VP Norh AJK, Makes to Hack Corruption at Nepal

We are thrilled to announce that Ayesha Abbasi, Vice President of Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) – North AJK Chapter, recently represented Pakistan at the second #HackCorruption event hosted by Accountability Lab in Kathmandu, Nepal. During the event, Ayesha had the opportunity to work with a diverse team comprised of members ...

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Achievements of Pakistan’s Trans Activism Reach Texas U.S.

PUAN EDITOR

May 12, 2023

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Achievements of Pakistan’s Trans Activism Reach Texas U.S.

Uzma Yaqoob, our IVLP alumna for 2017, recently gave a talk at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas on the topic of “Transgender Activism in #Pakistan“. Her talk covered the journey of the transgender rights movement in Pakistan and the contributions made by her organization, Forum for Dignity Initiatives, to ...

Alumni News Alumni Small Grants Quetta Chapter

27 Alumni Kick-Start their Alumni Small Grant (ASG) Projects

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May 4, 2023

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27 Alumni Kick-Start their Alumni Small Grant (ASG) Projects

By: Shehneela Mazhar We are excited to announce that 27 alumni of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) have started implementing their Alumni Small Grants (ASGs) on diverse themes such as culture, arts, entrepreneurship, education, PWDs, sports, DRR, employability skills, cyber security, child protection, digital media and more. The U.S. Mission ...

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Alice Peter Represents Pakistan in Tech Nepal

PUAN EDITOR

May 2, 2023

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Alice Peter Represents Pakistan in Tech Nepal

“My heart is still so full of the memories, friends, and knowledge I was able to bring back home through the Tech Camp Nepal platform”, says Alice Peter Bhagtaney. Alice, along with six more PUAN members has participated in South Asia Tech Camp Nepal Reconnect in April and believes that ...

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3 PUAN Alumni Get Selected as Community Engagement Exchange Specialists

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May 1, 2023

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3 PUAN Alumni Get Selected as Community Engagement Exchange Specialists

We are delighted to announce the achievement of three of our outstanding alumni from Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) – Mahvesh Ali Khan, Shawana Shah, and Syed Ali Hameed. These alumni have been selected as Community Engagement Exchange Specialists for a one-week program in the United States. The Community Engagement Exchange ...

Alumni News Alumni Small Grants

Funding Under New ASG Cycle Opening Soon

PUAN EDITOR

April 28, 2023

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Funding Under New ASG Cycle Opening Soon

The Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) has announced the much-awaited Alumni Small Grant (ASG) program, offering funding opportunities of up to PKR 500,000 and PKR 1,000,000 for open and special themes, respectively. The program, which is jointly administered by the U.S. Mission and PUAN, aims to strengthen mutual understanding between the ...

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UGrader Noman Presents at Notre Dame Peace Conference 2023

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April 27, 2023

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UGrader Noman Presents at Notre Dame Peace Conference 2023

Noman Sajjad, a Global UGRAD alumnus and a Peace Practitioner by profession, represented Pakistan at the 2023 Notre Dame Student Peace Conference on April 14-15, 2023. This year’s conference marked the first in-person gathering since 2019 and centers around the theme “Voices: Naming War, Speaking Peace.” Noman’s presentation titled “Indigenous ...

Alumni News Karachi Chapter

Karachi Chapter Celebrates Eid at Edhi Orphanage

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April 26, 2023

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Karachi Chapter Celebrates Eid at Edhi Orphanage

The Pakistan-U.S Alumni Network (PUAN) Karachi Chapter recently organized a heart-warming activity at Edhi Orphanage on the 3rd day of Eid-ul-Fitar, 2023. The event was a resounding success, with PUAN members bringing gifts and spending quality time with the orphan children. Led by Chapter President Mushtaq Sarki, a delegation of ...

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Tackling the Climate Crisis: UGrader Hassan in Action

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April 21, 2023

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Tackling the Climate Crisis: UGrader Hassan in Action

In honor of Earth Day 2023, we are excited to share the story of a passionate and driven UGRAD Alumnus, Muhammad Hassan Dajana. Hassan is the leader of the “Green Blue Rawalpindi” initiative, a climate action project aimed at tackling the climate crisis in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. This project, ...

Alumni News Islamabad/Rawalpindi Chapter

PUAN Islamabad/Rawalpindi Chapter Organizes Interfaith Iftar

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April 18, 2023

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PUAN Islamabad/Rawalpindi Chapter Organizes Interfaith Iftar

The Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network’s Islamabad/Rawalpindi Chapter Leadership recently organized an interfaith Iftar dinner in collaboration with the Beydaar Society. The event, held under the theme “Uniting in Faith, Celebrating Diversity,” aimed to bring together people from different backgrounds to promote mutual understanding and respect. The holy month of Ramadan ...