YES Network Pakistan produces books, articles and tools to share the latest ideas, news and models, all related to children and young people that are at the core of the organization’s work to advance the agenda of Youth-led Changemaking locally and globally.
Ali Raza Khan is an amazing world pioneer in moving society to this very different definition of success in growing up. He demonstrated how thousands of poor young people, of whom little was expected, could almost immediately, if challenged respectfully, create teams and substantial changes and profits. Does your daughter have this power? If you care for her or for your society, please read this book carefully.
Bill Drayton | CEO Ashoka: Innovators for the Public
“What is the biggest challenge facing our youth today? Our limiting beliefs about who they are and what they can achieve. Ali Raza Khan’s groundbreaking work with youth in Pakistan shows why many of our assumptions are wrong and how *little* it takes to unleash the changemaking potential inherent in young people.”
Charles Tsai | Sr. Manager, Social Innovation Partnerships Fossil Group
I am witness to Ali Raza Khan’s pioneer work in the field of Youth-led Changemaking. Ali has transformed several thousand students of the Punjab Vocational Training Council from victims to changemakers through his innovative Changemaking Intelligence Test. He has provided a remarkable Tool to unlock the Changemaking Intelligence inherent in young people.
Faisal Ijaz Khan Chairman | Pun jab Vocational Training Council
The concept of Changemaking Intelligence has contributed a lot to the development of young women in our region. It has broken down traditional barriers for women. It has made young women self-reliant and job creators. Many of our students, after participating in the Changemaking Intelligence Test, have established their own businesses. The scope of Changemaking Intelligence is very large.
Prof. Dr. Ghazala Yasmeen | Vice Chancellor, Women University Mardan
This is a splendid and inspiring read about the author’s insightful experience of working with young people. As an educationist, I have witnessed extraordinary positive changes in several hundred female students who have participated in the Changemaking Intelligence Test. This book offers simple and practical steps to create an inclusive society by transforming young women from passive beneficiaries to changemakers. This is a brilliant piece of work offering new pathways and solutions to deal with present and future challenges. Highly recommended and endorsed.
Prof. Dr. Uzma Quraishi |VC, The Women University Multan
The Changemaking Intelligence Test has awakened dormant abilities of our students. I believe politicians should come and see what real change means. This initiative has broken down many structural, cultural and attitudinal barriers to build a changemaker campus. It is very practical and tangible. I am grateful to Mr. Ali for bringing a new vision to our campus.
Prof. Samina Bukhari | Registrar, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi
Changemaking Intelligence Test changed the way I perceive my capabilities, possibilities and potential.
Sahar Pirzada | Women University Mardan
It made me realize that I have the potential to bring a positive change in the society bit by bit.
Zeest Mehmood | Government College University
It has completely changed my self-concept in the shortest period of time. I became hero from zero.
Mudassar Rehman | Vocational Training Institute Jhang
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A Note on the Author
Ali Raza Khan is a social entrepreneur, speaker, activist and author. He is responsible for the rise of the phrase “Youth as a Solution” a concept that has initiated a change in the role of young people in society. He has also coined the term “Changemaking Intelligence” to introduce a new kind of intelligence in society. He has invented the most effective, efficient and sustainable method to turn young people into changemakers after testing it with several thousand young people. He has busted this myth that changemaking is possible only by a few.
Ali is the harbinger of the youth-led changemaking movement in the world. He has given enough evidence that how thousands of young people of whom little was expected could almost immediately if challenged respectfully create teams and substantial changes and profits.
Ali is the founder and CEO of Youth Engagement Services (YES) Network Pakistan, a social enterprise established in 2002 to create, activate and multiply spaces for youth-led changemaking. Ali is taking both direct and institutional change approach to foster a culture of youth-led changemaking and social innovation. Ali has helped tens of thousands of young people start their own profitable changemaking ventures. He has contributed in development of many Youth-led Changemaking programs and bodies.
Ali has planted the seeds of youth-led changemaking and social entrepreneurship in over 1200 educational and vocational institutions. Ali has served as a consultant, board member, advisor, trainer and partner for many local and international organizations. Ali has been invited to speak in more than 30 countries of the world. Ali has received many local and international awards and acknowledgements for his achievements. He is given the title of ‘Sauvé Scholar’ by the Jeanne Sauvé Foundation in Canada. Ali is also given the title of ‘Architect of the Future’ by Waldzell Institute of Austria. He is a fellow of International Ashoka Network. Ali holds a MSC Degree in Human Resource Management and Development and a Master’s Degree in Political Science.
Ali can be contacted at the address below:
Ali Raza Khan
Founder & CEO
YES Network Pakistan
Internet: www.yesnetworkpakistan.org
Email: alikhanmeets@gmail.com