The APF Pakistan Fellows Program offers fellowships for students and young professionals interested in social and economic development in Pakistan. The APF Pakistan Fellows 2024 Program will offer in-person opportunities based in Pakistan and the United States, as well as virtual opportunities.
perspectives FROM APF Fellows
Reproductive health is a fundamental human right that provides women the freedom to enjoy life, liberty, healthcare, privacy, and non-discrimination. It is an unfortunate truth that women in Pakistan are denied these basic rights.
Aside from functional growth, I had the opportunity to learn and engage with climate change leaders directly, contributing to my own personal growth.
A woman in Pakistan, a woman in the United States. Why is it that healthcare outcomes are so strikingly dissimilar when comparing both groups?
I worked on a case study to investigate telemedicine services through mobile units during flood emergencies and how these services improve health outcomes, reduce mortality rates, and enhance healthcare system resilience in disaster-affected areas.
By the end of our APF fellowship, we had stepped outside of our comfort zones, flexed our academic and professional muscles, and emerged with substantial work products and experiences that will no doubt propel us forward in our careers.
APF Fellow Zayna Ahmed worked with telemedicine startup Sehat Kahani to conduct research and analysis on COVID-19 patients and telemedicine in Pakistan.
APF Fellow Shariq Farooqi discusses how his APF Fellowship at the Atlantic Council think tank transformed him professionally and personally.
APF Fellow Farva Batool studied the psychological impact of the pandemic on Pakistan’s healthcare providers.
Research Presentations
All APF Pakistan Fellows participate in a final presentation of their research, which presents them with an opportunity to showcase what they learned during their fellowship while also strengthening their presentation and speaking skills.
IN PICTURES
APF Fellow Fatima Alyas worked with female artisans in Bahawalpur to determine ways to improve their professional mobility and increase economic opportunities.