Sawan Khaskheli
Karachi
A consultative dialogue on corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies, practices and youth perspective was held here at a local hotel on Tuesday.
The consultative dialogue was organized by the research and development foundation (RDF) which was attended by a large number of youths, members of civil society and government officials.
Speaking on the occasion Naseer Pirzada, senior CSR expert shared that CSR is not a charity but it is the responsibility of the organizations, when any organization is earning, it becomes their legal and moral responsibility to support the communities. He also mentioned that there is a proper mechanism for CSR funds disbursement and this could be verified by any stakeholder.
Mr. Zulfiqar Shah, senior director PILER said that youth has great responsibility towards society and youth need to be aware of opportunities around them and take advantage from initiatives by different private organizations under their CSR, such as internships and job trainings. He also added that as good and responsible citizens it is our responsibility to support youth.
Nasir Ali Pahnwar, senior environmentalist said that sustainable development promotes prosperity and economic opportunity, greater social well-being.
Mr. Nasir said that youth has to take lead on promoting environmental conservation and natural resources for the current and future generations and taking care to natural resources, we can make sustainable development.
Ahsfaque Soomro, Executive Director RDF, said that the purpose of dialogue is to highlight the CSR activities from youth perceptive and to discuss how CSR can be made more youth-friendly.
Mr. Soomro stressed that as a responsible organization we always support communities and offer internships and training opportunities to the youth. Mr. Ashfaque said that we are fifth youngest nation in the world.
