- youth-led initiative . gilgit-baltistan
From
Information
to Action
Building informed citizens through awareness, engagement, and inclusive community development across Gilgit-Baltistan.
Right to Information
Transparency & accountability in governance for all citizens
SRHR Awareness
Safe spaces for informed health decisions and dignity
Climate Resilience
Environmental responsibility for a sustainable future
Peace & Cohesion
Inclusive communities through dialogue and unity
RTI Advocacy
Civic Eduction
Digital Campaigns
Policy Research
- about gbrtii
Pioneers of RTI in the Region
The Gilgit Baltistan Right to Information Initiative (GBRTII) is a youth-led platform promoting transparency, accountable governance, and informed citizenship in Gilgit-Baltistan. Registered under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies Ordinance 1961, we focus on RTI awareness, research, advocacy, and civic education.
- our purpose
why informed citizens matter
In contexts like Gilgit-Baltistan, challenges are not just about access — they are about awareness, agency, and the power to act.
Our Mission
To empower citizens — especially youth, women, and marginalized communities — with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to participate actively in governance and shape their own futures.
Our Vision
A Gilgit-Baltistan where every individual has access to information, understands their rights, and participates meaningfully in creating transparent, accountable, and inclusive communities.
Our Approach
We work through community-driven, youth-led, and sustainable interventions — from RTI advocacy and digital campaigns to in-person sessions, policy dialogues, and partnerships that create lasting change.
- our purpose
Change, Measured in Lives
From remote mountain villages to university campuses, our work creates real, measurable change in people’s lives, knowledge, and confidence.
- MHM Project Outreach
- RTI Program Reach
- Programs & Projects
Translating Awareness Into Action
Our programs are community-driven, youth-led, and designed for sustainable, long-term impact across Gilgit-Baltistan.
RTI Advocacy · University Engagement
RTI Campaign with Centre for Governance & Public Accountability
A flagship initiative engaging youth on transparency, governance, and civic rights, conducted at the University of Baltistan in collaboration with national partners.
- Sessions at University of Baltistan, Skardu
- Seven-language digital awareness drive
- 200+ students, faculty, and youth leaders engaged
- Focus on RTI, accountability, and civic governance
Participants: 200+
Partner: CGPA
Webinar Series · National Dialogue
Transparency Talk – Online Webinar Series
A national online dialogue series connecting youth with multi-sector experts on transparency, access to information, and civic participation, in partnership with NAYA and Channan Development Association.
- 5 expert speakers: Youth Trainer, RTI Leader, Journalist, Legal Expert, Feminist Speaker
- 75+ participants from across Pakistan
- Multi-sector dialogue on civic engagement
- Partnership with National Alliance for Youth Associations
Participants: 75+
Format: Online Webinar
- Supported by MG4WO – AKRSP
Dapa Katisho MHM & SRHR Awareness Project
Addressing menstrual health awareness in one of the most remote and underserved regions of Gilgit-Baltistan. Dapa is a high-altitude rural community where cultural taboos, geographical isolation, and lack of structured learning spaces have long restricted conversations around menstrual health.
The project exceeded all expectations, reaching 222 participants — nearly three times the original target of 80 — by adopting a village-to-village outreach approach and partnering with local volunteers, gynecologists, and community leaders.
10 Sessions Delivered
First Awareness Session
Introductory session on menstrual hygiene & SRHR for schoolgirls and community women
Session with Gynecologists
Expert-led guidance by Dr. Saira Shigri on biological cycles, hygiene, and reproductive health
Volunteer Training
Capacity-building for community volunteers on session facilitation and educational materials
Volunteer Session with Schoolgirls
Volunteer-led empowerment sessions at Boys Middle School, Dapa Katisho
Village-to-Village Outreach
Sessions across Dapa, Malong, Thala Khor, Balam, and Kharmang; madrassa inclusion; tailor training for reusable pad production
Peacebuilding · Gender Inclusion
Saheliyan – Bridging Worlds
A transformative peacebuilding initiative developed in partnership with Khawaja Sira Society Lahore, promoting inclusion, cross-community dialogue, and gender-sensitive narratives in Gilgit-Baltistan.
- Gender inclusion and trans-community engagement
- Safe community dialogue facilitation
- Social cohesion through storytelling and advocacy
- Strengthened inclusive community narratives
Partner: Khawaja Sira Society
Focus: Gender & Inclusion
Cross-Cutting Approach
Youth Leadership & Community Participation
Across all programs, we integrate youth leadership, gender inclusion, civic engagement, and community participation — ensuring our work creates long-term, sustainable impact that communities own.
- Youth-led design and implementation
- Gender-responsive programming across all initiatives
- Civic engagement through awareness and advocacy
- Community-owned sustainability models
Approach: Community-Led
Focus: Sustainability
- our team
The People Behind the Change
Our dedicated team of youth leaders, coordinators, and community volunteers are the heart and engine of GBRTII’s work.
imtiaz Ahmed
Director Strategy & Finance (Founder)
Kaneez fatima
Executive Director & Co-Founder
andaleeb zehra
Director of Volunteers & Chapters
Community Volunteers
Local champions who brought the project’s reach to 222 participants across five villages
- Anisa · Dapa
- Madiha · Balam
- Yasmeen Batool · Thalakhor
- Masooma Batool · Malong
- Rida Fatima · Kharmang
- Dr. Saira Shigri · Gynecologist
- Hameeda Bibi · LHW
- SAVERS Medical Team
- Partners & Supporters
We Don't Work Alone
Our impact is amplified through strategic partnerships with leading organizations committed to transparency, development, and social justice.
Centre for Governance & Public Accountability
RTI Advocacy Campaign partner for transparency and civic awareness
MG4WO – AKRSP
Primary supporter of the Dapa Katisho MHM & SRHR Awareness Project
Khawaja Sira Society Lahore
Partner for the Saheliyan peacebuilding and gender inclusion initiative
National Alliance for Youth Associations
Co-host of the Transparency Talk national webinar series
Channan Development Association
Partner for national dialogue and youth participation webinars
Mahwari Justice
Collaboration on SRHR-focused learning spaces for youth
Shaukat Khanum Volunteers
Partners for breast health and early health awareness sessions
University of Baltistan
Key institutional partner for RTI orientation and youth engagement
- Be Part of the Change
Join Us in Building Informed Communities
Whether you volunteer your time, partner your organization, or support our work financially — every contribution strengthens citizen voices across Gilgit-Baltistan.
Volunteer
Join our community of youth changemakers. Facilitate sessions, run digital campaigns, or support research and advocacy.
- Hands-on field experience
- Skills development training
- Certificate of contribution
- Network of changemakers
Support Our Work
Your support enables us to reach more communities, deliver more sessions, and empower more citizens with knowledge and rights.
- Direct community impact
- Transparent fund usage reporting
- Regular project updates
- Donor recognition
Partner With Us
Align your organization with grassroots change. We collaborate with NGOs, CSOs, academic institutions, and government bodies.
- Joint program development
- Shared visibility and branding
- Impact co-creation
- Access to our community network
- Voices of Change
What Our Community Says
The real measure of our work is the change we see in people’s lives, confidence, and communities.
