Introducing IPYG Affiliate Organization – System Foundation

 

The System Foundation in Pakistan is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and skill-building opportunities for students aged 14 and older who are marginalized or excluded from mainstream education. Since establishing its first high school in 1997, the Foundation has graduated thousands of students by 2015 and currently operates 28 informal high schools across Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Nankana Sahib.

In addition to its efforts to combat illiteracy, the Foundation ensures that children and adolescents from vulnerable backgrounds have equitable access to education, regardless of financial hardship. It offers comprehensive support—including free tuition, living expense subsidies, textbooks and uniforms, meals, and transportation services—and operates various skill development programs to foster self-reliance, such as secondary school completion, fashion design, technical training, and online income generation.

 

 

Collaborative Activities with IPYG

Since establishing a partnership with IPYG in April 2024, the System Foundation has carried out a variety of initiatives aimed at realizing their shared goal of peace. Members of the Foundation successfully completed the 4th session of the “Youth Empowerment Peace Class” (YEPC), and they jointly organized the first “Peace Art Competition” with IPYG. In October, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit, the Foundation hosted an online webinar titled “The Path of Peace Together.”

 

 

Professor Muhammad Masood, Executive Director and Founder of the System Foundation, shared his perspective on the impactful work of HWPL and IPYG:

“HWPL and IPYG’s tireless efforts to promote interfaith dialogue, education, and community development have made a profound impact worldwide. Your dedication to building bridges of understanding and nurturing a culture of peace is truly inspiring. As you celebrate this milestone, we honor your vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment to creating a better world for all. May this achievement serve as a testament to the power of collaboration, compassion, and collective action.”

He further underscored the importance of education in achieving peace, delivering the following message to youth across the globe:

“Here’s to many more years of peace-building, growth, and success. Let us continue to advance peace education, empathy, and understanding so that young people can grow into leaders of positive change.”

Looking ahead, the System Foundation plans to continue collaborating with IPYG to carry out peace-related activities that contribute to a better world.