Civic engagement looks different during the coronavirus pandemic. In these unprecedented times, many of us are seeking new ways to connect with our community, and we want to do so responsibly. Below, we have compiled recommendations, opportunities, and resources to help you engage virtually and respond to current community needs. Explore virtual volunteering opportunities through your local United Way or volunteer center, or on idealist.org or volunteermatch.org. Find local opportunities listed at United Way of the Greater Triangle or HandsOn Triangle. Deliver meals and supplies to isolated friends, family, and neighbors. Remember to maintain social distancing and follow public health recommendations. Address community-identified needs. Keep in mind that community organizations are navigating uncharted territory and may have reduced capacity to respond to volunteer inquiries.

1. Civic Engagement
in Times of Uncertainty

2. Adil Nawaz Khan
United Nation’s Civic Education Volunteer
UNDP, SELP Project
Alumni of University of Malakand
Team Lead Together for Tolerance
CEO of Magic Agri Farm a project of KPIC
@adilnawazk97
@adilnawazk

3. Civic Engagement
in Times of Uncertainty

4. Agenda of the Webinar
• Introduction and norms
• The concept of Civic Engagement
• The Covid-19 crisis and how we can convert challenges into
opportunities
• Self management and reconnecting with the drive within you
• Answers to 8-10 questions posed by the participants during the
webinar

7. REENTRY TO THE NEW REAL
ME
Experience
The What
Practice
What
Now
Personalize
The How

8. We fell asleep in one world and woke up in
another.
Suddenly Disney is out of magic,
Paris is no longer romantic,
New York doesn't stand up anymore,
The Chinese wall is no longer a fortress, and
Mecca is empty.
Hugs & kisses suddenly become weapons,
and not visiting parents & friends becomes
an act of love.
Suddenly you realize that power, beauty &
money are worthless, and can't get you the
oxygen you're fighting for.
The world continues its life and it is beautiful.
It only puts humans in cages. I think it's
sending us a message:
"You are not necessary. The air, earth, water
and sky without you are fine. When you come
back, remember that you are my guests. Not
my masters.
A Letter - anonymous

9. Take Stock

10. Challenges
• Plagues
• Pain, illnesses
• Wars
• Floods, storms
• Death
• Fires
• Murders
• Rape
• Thievery
• Plunder
Impact
• Powerlessness
• Insignificance
• Aloneness
• Hopelessness
• Choas, Conflict, Confusion
• Uncertainty

11. Stability

12. • Fire (400,000 years ago)
• Wheel (5,500 years ago)
• Steam Engine (1698)
• Anaesthesia (1846)
• Telephone (1876)
• Light Bulb (1879)
• Radio Activity (1896)
• Airplane (1903)
• Relativity (1907)
• Penicillin (1928)
• Microchip (1959)
• Internet (1983)
History is rich with stories of Uncertainty

14. Personal: Proceed from a single person
Effectiveness: Produce a desired, decisive impact
Merriam Webster dictionary

17. Now
Tomorrow
Future
Me
My Family
Community
Massive Pain
Conflict
Trust
Delayed Gratification
Discipline
NP=NG

19. Ride The Wave

21. The Essence of Life __________________
1. Build a happy family
2. Cement friendship
3. Maintain Health
4. Improve skill and knowledge
5. Stimulate your mind
6. Get Inspired by your spirit
7. Contribute to the good of community
8. Strive to be economically independent
9. Respect the earth

22. Me
Relationships Work Community
Create seminal events
That shape your reality

23. Questions are the answers
1. What will proceed from me?
2. Am I meeting expectations?
3. Am I living my expectations/ dreams?
4. What I am contributing every day?
5. What differences I am making?

24. Me
Relationships Work Community
Connect
Give
Learn
Teach
Enable
Grow

25. Do Your Duty, It’s Your Prayer

26. Time Dad Mom Child 1 Child 2
Early
Morning
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night
The Family Plant – Organize Yourself