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University of Rawalpindi has joined the national “Each One Teach One” initiative through a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD), aimed at engaging university students in advancing literacy and community development.

The Memorandum of Understanding was formally signed by Mr. Ali Asghar, Director General, National Commission for Human Development, and Dr. Muhammad Abubakar, Chairman, Board of Governors & Rector, University of Rawalpindi.

Under the collaboration, students of the University of Rawalpindi will participate in the Each One Teach One (EOTO) initiative by engaging with non-literate members of their communities and supporting them in developing basic literacy and numeracy skills.

The initiative provides students with an opportunity to contribute directly to a national social development effort while strengthening their own leadership, communication, empathy, civic responsibility and community-engagement skills.

The partnership reflects University of Rawalpindi’s commitment to extending the impact of higher education beyond the classroom and encouraging students to use their knowledge and abilities in service of society.

The signing was also attended by representatives of NCHD and the University, including Mr. Syed Akbar, Director Literacy, NCHD; Dr. Tahir Zubair, Deputy Director, NCHD; and Dr. Saniya Moazzam, Assistant Professor and UOR Focal Person for the initiative.

Through the partnership, University of Rawalpindi will work with NCHD in support of broader national efforts to promote literacy and encourage meaningful youth participation in community development.

For UOR, the initiative represents an important opportunity to connect student learning, civic engagement and measurable community impact.

One student. One learner. A wider impact.