ABKT

Association for Behavior & Knowledge Transformation (ABKT) is a woman led non governmental organization of Khyber Pukthunkhawa Pakistan.

[Shad Begum / شادبیگم @ShadBegum]

Women's leadership is the key to #climateresilience & #genderequality.

Empowered women bring unique perspectives to sustainable solutions, strengthen community resilience & ensure inclusive policies.

A sustainable future demands their voices at every table. #ClimateAction

[ABKT @Abktsays]

Happy New Year!

#HappyNewYear2025
#ABKTPakistan
#GenderEquality
#IncluciveDemocracy
#SocialCohesion
#ClimateAdoption
#YouthLeadership
#WomenEmpowerment
#GoodGovernance

[Canada in Pakistan @CanHCPakistan]

#Challenging existing power dynamics & fostering an enabling environment for #women's political participation & leadership in 🇵🇰!

Learn how CFLI🇨🇦 supported @Abktsays is championing #GenderEquality & empowering women & girls in all their diversity!

[Canada in Pakistan @CanHCPakistan]

#CFLI🇨🇦-supported #EmpowerHER @Abktsays is breaking down barriers to #GenderEquality & advancing women’s political leadership in🇵🇰.
@Scanlon_Leslie met with young🇵🇰women leaders, learning about their journeys, dreams,& aspirations during the training workshop held in Islamabad.

[Balochistan Today @B_Today_O]

Empowering #Balochistan's youth and women! The Ministry of #Information in Balochistan partners with ABKT to foster leadership and development opportunities. Together, they're working towards a brighter future for the region.
@Abktsays
@Jan_Achakzai

[Rising Balochistan @Saghi_Baoch]

Exciting news!

Jan Achakzai, Minister of Information & Public Relations, just inked an MOU with Ms. Shad Begum, Executive Director of ABKT. They 'ar empowering women & youth via diverse leadership & develop initiatives. 🌟 Balochistan's spirit shining. 🌍 #Empowermen #SDGs 🤝

[Jan Achakzai / جان اچکزئی @Jan_Achakzai]

Big collaboration alert! 🤝

Today in Islamabad, Mr. Jan Achakzai Ministr of Information & Public Relations Balochistan signed an MOU with Ms. Shad Begum, Executive Director, Association for Behavior and Knowledge Transformation (ABKT). Their mission is all about boosting leadership and development among the incredible women and youth of Balochistan.
📚 This partnership covers a wide range of areas, from policy to community development, and aims to harness the untapped potential of Balochistan's people, with a special focus on women and youth.
🌍 What's more, they're tapping into their extensive networks to connect with diplomatic missions and international organizations already involved in Pakistan. Together, they're on a mission to make a difference and work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Stay tuned for some exciting projects ahead! 🌟 #Collaboration #SDGs #Balocistan

[University Of Malakand Official @UOM_LowerDir_KP]

MoU inked between University of Malakand & Association for Behaviour & Knowledge Transformation(ABKT) for joint collaboration in research, social entrepreneurship & women empowerment. The VC UoM Prof Dr Rashid Ahmad, Ms Shad Begum, CEO ABKT & ORIC Team,UoM graced the event.

[University Of Malakand Official @UOM_LowerDir_KP]

Director ORIC,UoM Dr Muhammad Usman met with Ms. Shad Begum and Mr. Jan Muhammad from Association for Behaviour and Knowledge Transformation.
Possible avenues of cooperation between the two organisations were discussed. A formal MoU will be signed very soon in this regard.

[FES Pakistan @FES_PAK]

This 📕 paper offers valuable recommendations on enhancing the effectiveness of #LocalGovernment in KP, enabling swift and efficient responses to #NaturalDisaster situations

Urdu paper👉 https://t.co/lPK9uxpRhC
English Summary 👉https://t.co/EsQMF5mZ6L

Recommendations below 👇

[FES Pakistan @FES_PAK]

📢Introducing paper 📷 "Role of Local Government in Disaster Preparedness and Response in KP" by
@ShadBegum. It highlights the need for effective coordination among stakeholders

Urdu paper👉 https://t.co/lPK9uxqp7a
English Summary 👉https://t.co/EsQMF5nwWj

[Aurora Humanitarian Initiative @AuroraPrize_]

The event will be moderated by @JuliaMiddleton, Founder, @CommonPurpose; Founder, @WEIconnect

Speakers:
– Armine Afeyan, Executive Director, Aurora Humanitarian Initiative
– Marguerite Barankitse, 2016 Aurora Prize Laureate; Founder, @Maison_Shalom
– @ShadBegum, Aurora Prize Expert Panel Member; Founder/CEO, Association for Behavior & Knowledge Transformation @Abktsays
– Margee Ensign, President, United States International University @ExperienceUSIU
– Julienne @LusengeJ, 2021 Aurora Prize Laureate; Co-Founder, Fund for Congolese Women @ffcrdc

[Aurora Humanitarian Initiative @AuroraPrize_]

LIVE: Women Empowerment - Inspiring Stories of Leadership

Join us for the #AuroraDialogues Online event as we delve into the inspiring world of women's empowerment and #leadership։ https://t.co/DVq6SSdfDv

Despite the progress made in recent years, women continue to face significant challenges in their professional lives, particularly when it comes to attaining leadership positions. In this event, we bring together a panel of accomplished female leaders who share their personal stories of triumph, challenges, and the invaluable lessons learned from their failures.

The event is moderated by @JuliaMiddleton, Founder, @CommonPurpose; Founder, @WEIconnect

Our speakers are:
– Armine Afeyan, Executive Director, Aurora Humanitarian Initiative
– @ShadBegum, Aurora Prize Expert Panel Member; Founder/CEO, Association for Behavior & Knowledge Transformation @Abktsays
– Margee Ensign, President, United States International University @ExperienceUSIU
– Julienne @LusengeJ, 2021 Aurora Prize Laureate; Co-Founder, Fund for Congolese Women @ffcrdc

Through this interactive discussion, we aim to empower and inspire aspiring women leaders by shedding light on the experiences, strategies, and mindset required to overcome obstacles and succeed in the professional world.

[Aurora Humanitarian Initiative @AuroraPrize_]

“My entire work made me realize that I need to particularly work on changing gender roles in my society. What I saw in my society is that the majority of the gender roles that bring power and bring control of the resources were always occupied by men,” - @ShadBegum, #AuroraPrize Expert Panel Member, Founder of the Association for Behavior & Knowledge Transformation in #Pakistan @Abktsays #AuroraDialogues #WomenEmpowerment

[Aurora Humanitarian Initiative @AuroraPrize_]

The 2023 #AuroraDialogues Online event titled “From Vulnerability to Leadership: Women Shaping the Future Against All Odds” took place on May 15, 2023, and featured inspiring female leaders from around the world.

The discussion, moderated by @JuliaMiddleton, Founder of @CommonPurpose and @WEIconnect, brought together Armine Afeyan, Executive Director of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative; @ShadBegum, Aurora Prize Expert Panel Member and Founder/CEO of the Association for Behavior & Knowledge Transformation (@Abktsays); Margee Ensign, President of the @ExperienceUSIU, and @LusengeJ, 2021 Aurora Prize Laureate and Co-Founder of the Fund for Congolese Women (@ffcrdc). The participants shared their personal stories of achievements, challenges, and failures to inspire a new generation of female leaders.

[Aurora Humanitarian Initiative @AuroraPrize_]

Deeply influenced by social inequalities around her @ShadBegum struggles to improve conditions of marginalized segments especially women of her community in northwest of #Pakistan where Taliban publically executed men & women on non-conformity to their version of Islam. @Abktsays

[neha @nehamira14]

Read more about how flooding has been devastating Pakistan @womensmediacntr @the_fbomb. Thank you @ShadBegum. https://t.co/4V1Prn6ZGB

[FES Asia-Pacific @FESinAsia]

Despite quotas + rising awareness, women remain unrepresented in Pakistani politics, especially local government. @ShadBegum spoke with @FES_PAK about her experience as a local politician, + what needs to be done to really engage more women in politics.

➡️https://t.co/knsMIc2jxu

[Mehr Tarar @MehrTarar]

Working within the system Shad stepped into the eddies of patriarchy to make space for female empowerment. Shad w/her decades of work has ensured that women’s status of being invisible beings w/no rights changes in an affirmative way.
My Q&A w/ @ShadBegum https://t.co/yyf0SoVGD3

[Gulf News @gulf_news]

#Pakistan’s Shad Begum – challenging patriarchy with inclusivity

Shad Begum serves humanity without any fanfare.

@MehrTarar writes in @gulf_news
https://t.co/eNkrQhjN5F