Who We Are?
NVM is an organization dedicated to provide a platform for pubic contribution in society building and create a ready pool of individuals that can be mass stimulated to act promptly and effectively in natural and man-made disasters
Our Existence
The devastating earthquake of October 8, 2005 has wreaked havoc in the country. The magnitude of destruction both in terms of life and property has been unprecedented in the history of Pakistan. However, the sympathy and practical support extended to the victims of earthquake is living proof of the courage and dynamism. There has been a tremendous outpouring of sympathy and Pakistanis from all over the world have offered their support to their brothers and sisters in need. In addition to the financial support, thousand of volunteers both individuals and representing social and political groups have converged on the areas affected by the disaster in order to offer their services and support in the relief activities. It has been realized that the absence of and establishment capable of streamlining and organizing the volunteers has resulted in the failure to utilize their enormous potential in support of the relief operations. Volunteers are now effectively contributing to the ongoing relief operations in the areas. Volunteers are now operating in the disaster affected areas in an unorganized manner without effectively contributing to the ongoing relief operations in the areas. It is also creating the sense of despondency and discouragement among them. Majority of volunteers belong to extremist group. In the existing state of affairs, it is crucial that the volunteers should be organized to effetely utilize their potential. The immediate objective of this exercise shall be governmental agencies involved in the relief and rescue operations. The Government of Pakistan established an organization to be called National Volunteer Movement on November 1, 2005.
Our Vision
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Mission Statement
To provide a platform for public participation in community building and create a ready pool of individuals that can be mass mobilized to act swiftly and effectively in natural and man-made disasters.
Objectives
Short term/Immediate
To help in the relief/ recovery/ reconstruction/rehabilitation of earthquake devastated communities by:
- Undertaking selective relief/ rehabilitation/ reconstruction projects in affected areas
- Providing volunteers to and facilitating/ affecting coordination amongst various volunteer /volunteer using non government & government organizations working in the disaster area
Long term
- Provide a platform for positive channelization of energies of the society/youth.
- Improve public recognition of volunteerism.
- Improve the legal framework for volunteerism.
- Develop cooperation between government and civil society.
- Support volunteering at government level and develop it as an additional resource for community development.
- Identify/recruit and train pool of first responders for easy mobilization during disasters.
- Make Pakistan’s contribution to the International Volunteer Movement more meaningful/effective.
Envisioned Areas Requiring Volunteer Input
- Infrastructure reconstruction efforts
- Determining loss and eligibility levels
- Removal/disposal of debris
- Administration of/provision of services to camps located in disaster area
- Psychosocial care of earthquake survivors
- Re-forestation
- Environmental recovery
- Schooling-provision of volunteers to ministry of education
- Health care-volunteer health workers deployed under ministry of health supervision
- Restoration of essential services like water, electricity etc in coordination with WAPDA, local administration, ERRA etc
Broad Areas of Peacetime Activity for NVM
NVM played laudable role in provision of volunteers to the Army, NGOs and other agencies in their rescue and relief efforts in the earthquake stricken areas. Currently, NVM is engaged in reconstruction and rehabilitation process in selected areas of NWFP (District Mansehra) and AJK (District Muzzafarabad) with the help of partner NGOs and local governments. Our major thrust is on social sector rebuilding, environmental up-gradation and livelihood regeneration of the earthquake battered zone. Capacity building of the local communities as first responders to emergencies and promotion of tradition of self help & self reliance are the hallmark of our strategies.
In order to rekindle the spirit of self-help and reinvigorate the local government institutions for their proactive role in improving the civic life of the people specially those on the edges, the NVM has contemplated many peace time initiatives for gradual launch throughout the country.
- Environmental Improvement
- Awareness in Health and Education
- Drug Abuse
- HIV/AIDS
- Child Welfare
- Civil Defense
- Career Counseling
- Outdoor Activities/ Expeditions
- Helping the disable/special people
Division of NVM Peacetime Activities
- NVM’s Own Activities
- NVM funded activities through implementing partners
NVM’s Own Activities
- Recruitment of volunteers
- Continuous training
- Mobilization and deployment of volunteers
- Promote volunteerism through seminars conferences and workshops
- Field work
- Honoring/awarding the voluntary services
- Organizing national campaigns
- Networking and building partnerships and linkages with national and international NGOs, civil society organizations, and international volunteer agencies
- Monitoring and Evaluation of field activities
NVM Funded Activities through Implementing Partners
- NGOs registration as implementing partners in all four provinces of Pakistan
- Issuing RFP’s- Request for Proposals for national campaigns and involving local NGOs/Civil society organizations
- Funding on going activities/campaigns of likeminded NGOs in Pakistan on themes such as: drug abuse, HIV/Aids, environment etc
What We Do?
Pakistan Information
Official Pakistan's Government : www.pakistan.gov.pk
(Providing information about Pakistan, its government & departments).
Other Links :
SDNPK : www.sdnpk.org
Mobilization
Volunteer Mobilization Methodology
- Support
- Communication
- Events
Central Directorate of National Volunteer Movement
National Library and Resource Centre Building,
Near Shell Petrol Pump,F7 Markaz,Jinnah Super Market
Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Field Offices
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- How old do I have to be to join National Volunteer Movement? Is there an age limit?
- You need to be at-least 18 years old in order to register as volunteer with National Volunteer Movement.
Federal Relief Commission ()
President of Pakistan (Official Website) ()
Government of Pakistan ()
National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) ()
Donors' Conference 2005 ()
United Nations Volunteers ()
United Nations Development Programme (Pakistan) ()
World Volunteer Web ()
Official Pakistan's Government: www.pakistan.gov.pk
Other Links: SDNPK: www.sdnpk.org
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Other means to contact us
Tel: (92 51) 9204741
Toll Free: 0800 00057
Fax: (92 51)
Postal address:
Central Directorate of National Volunteer Movement
National Library and Resource Centre Building,
Near Shell Petrol Pump,F7 Markaz,Jinnah Super Market
Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Street address:
Central Directorate of National Volunteer Movement
National Library and Resource Centre Building,
Near Shell Petrol Pump,F7 Markaz,Jinnah Super Market
Islamabad
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