Why the Need of YES Network Pakistan?
• Pakistan at the moment houses the largest number of youth in its history. 70% of the total population is under the age of 29. • Avoid wasting most precious human potential. • Head-off violence, crime and terrorism form the society. • Lack of structured opportunities for young people. • High prevalence of gender disparity. • Lack of caring system for young people. • High un-met service needs of the society. • Increasing youth unemployment. • Poor service delivery. • Pressing need for effective and ethical leadership. • Lack of opportunities for young people to demonstrate and polish their talents and creative abilities. The imagination, ideals, enthusiasm and energies of young people are vital for the continuing development of their communities. Pakistan has an unusually young overall population. Pakistan at the moment houses the largest number of youth in its history According to Census 1998, Youth under the age of 29 constitute 70% of the total population. As much as 64.87% young po
