ICAN Youth Wing

The ICAN Youth Wing serves as a dynamic platform for young individuals committed to fostering emotional literacy, mental health advocacy, and social responsibility. Our LEAD Initiative (Learn, Empower, Act, Develop) equips youth with the tools and training to become agents of change in their communities.

Ms. Shane Zainab
Lead Youth Trainer & Community Engagement Coordinator.

Ms. Shane Zainab is the focal person for ICAN’s Youth Wing. With extensive experience in psychosocial support, youth training, and community mobilization, she has spearheaded numerous large-scale mental health and well-being awareness sessions across Pakistan – from Karachi to Skardu. Her signature programs include:

Psycho-Drama and Expressive Arts for Healing
Personal Grooming for Wellness and Well-being
Emotional Literacy and Coping Workshops for young people.

Through her inclusive approach, Ms. Shane has empowered hundreds of young people to develop confidence, resilience, and leadership skills.

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Ms. Zeenat Rizvi
Social Activist & Peer Educators Project Lead

A passionate advocate for youth mental health, Ms. Zeenat Rizvi served as co applicant for the Peer Educators Training Program under the Rights for Time Network in collaboration with the University of Birmingham. This project focused on:

Capacity Building of Youth Peer Educators
Mental Health Awareness Campaigns
Community Engagement for Reducing Menta Health Stigma

Ms. Zeenat’s vision is to create a ripple effect through peer-led initiatives that prioritize empathy, education, and empowerment.

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Ms. Komal Zehra
Youth Policy Advisor & Coordination Lead

Ms. Komal Zehra coordinates the Youth Advisory Team for Mental Health Guidelines and Policy Development, a project supported by the Rights for Time Network at the University of Birmingham. Under her leadership, the youth advisors:

Contribute to the development of inclusive mental health frameworks
Represent youth voices in policy-making processes
Advocate for rights-based mental health services in educational and community settings

Ms. Komal ensures that the perspectives of young people shape future mental health services and strategies in Pakistan.

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Mohammad Basit Bhojani
Psychologist & Certified Career Counselor

Mohammad Basit Bhojani serves as a Professional Advisor for the LEAD Project under the Rights for Time Network – University of Birmingham. As a trained psychologist and certified career counselor, he brings a unique blend of emotional intelligence, career guidance, and mental health advocacy to ICAN’s youth programs. Basit is especially committed to promoting male mental health and well-being, and has played a pivotal role in designing and facilitating:

Men’s Mental Health Engagement Activities
Spiritual and Personal Development Retreat Camps
Sports-Based Emotional Wellness Sessions

As a camp leader and mentor, he has guided young men through transformative journeys that encourage self-reflection, resilience, and community bonding. Basit’s work focuses on breaking the stigma around men’s emotional expression and fostering safe spaces for meaningful dialogue, healing, and growth.

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Key Activities
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Our Impact

With ongoing initiatives reaching youth across urban and remote regions of Pakistan, ICAN Youth Wing continues to grow as a platform where young people are not only supported but celebrated as change-makers, educators, and wellness ambassadors.