Sewer Solutions:

Citizen-Driven
Cleanup
Project
 Team Members

Team Leader Team Member Team Member Team Member

M Arslan Umer Bashir Haseeb Shafiq Umar Hassan

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What is a Citizen

Definition: An individual holding membership in a political

community
Implications: Rights, responsibilities, and duties within
the community
Privileges: Voting, legal protection, democratic participation

Islamic Perspective: Emphasis on justice, compassion, and

social responsibility

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What is a Citizen

Definition: An individual holding

membership in a political community

Implications: Rights, responsibilities, and

duties within the community
Privileges: Voting, legal protection,
democratic participation
Islamic Perspective: Emphasis on justice,
compassion, and social responsibility
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What is a Citizen

Implications: Rights,
responsibilities, and duties within
the community

Privileges: Voting, legal protection,

democratic participation
Islamic Perspective: Emphasis on justice,
compassion, and social responsibility
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What is a Citizen

Privileges: Voting, legal protection,

democratic participation

Islamic Perspective: Emphasis on justice,

compassion, and social responsibility

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What is a Citizen

Islamic Perspective: Emphasis

on justice, compassion, and
social responsibility

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C I T I Z E N PA RT I C I PAT I O N

Definition: Active involvement in decision-making

processes

Islamic Influence: Concept of Shura (consultation)

in Quran

Principles: Justice, compassion, and community

well-being

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C I T I Z E N PA RT I C I PAT I O N

Definition: Active involvement in

decision-making processes
Islamic Influence: Concept of Shura (consultation)
in Quran

Principles: Justice, compassion, and community

well-being
C I T I Z E N PA RT I C I PAT I O N

Islamic Influence: Concept of Shura

(consultation) in Quran

Principles: Justice, compassion, and

community well-being
C I T I Z E N PA RT I C I PAT I O N

Principles: Justice, compassion, and

community well-being

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 Forms of Citizen Participation

1 Direct Participation 2 Indirect Participation

Includes activities like voting in elections, Occurs through representation by elected
attending town hall meetings, and engaging officials, advocacy groups, or community
in public forums. organizations.

3 Online Participation 4 Collaborative Participation

Utilizes digital platforms for activities such Involves working collectively with others,
as e-petitions, crowdsourcing ideas, and such as volunteering for community
online discussions. projects or participating in citizen councils.
 Forms of Citizen Participation

1 Direct Participation 2 Indirect Participation

Includes activities like voting in Occurs through representation by elected

elections, attending town hall officials, advocacy groups, or community
meetings, and engaging in public organizations.
forums.
4 Collaborative Participation
3 Online Participation

Involves working collectively with others, such as volunteering for

Utilizes digital platforms for activities such as e-petitions, crowdsourcing
community projects or participating in citizen councils.
ideas, and online discussions.
 Forms of Citizen Participation

1
Direct Participation 2 Indirect Participation
Occurs through
representation by elected
Includes activities like voting in elections, attending town hall meetings, and engaging in public

officials, advocacy groups, or

forums.

community organizations.

Collaborative Participation
3 Online Participation
4

Involves working collectively with others, such as volunteering for

Utilizes digital platforms for activities such as e-petitions, crowdsourcing
community projects or participating in citizen councils.
ideas, and online discussions.
 Forms of Citizen Participation

Direct Participation 2 Indirect Participation

1

Occurs through representation by elected officials, advocacy groups, or

Includes activities like voting in elections, attending town hall meetings, and engaging in public
community organizations.
forums.

Collaborative Participation
3 Online Participation 4

Utilizes digital platforms for Involves working collectively with others, such as volunteering for

activities such as e-petitions, community projects or participating in citizen councils.

crowdsourcing ideas, and online

discussions.
 Forms of Citizen Participation

Direct Participation 2 Indirect Participation

1

Occurs through representation by elected officials, advocacy groups, or

Includes activities like voting in elections, attending town hall meetings, and engaging in public
community organizations.
forums.

4 Collaborative Participation
3 Online Participation

Involves working collectively

Utilizes digital platforms for activities such as e-petitions, crowdsourcing
with others, such as
ideas, and online discussions.
volunteering for community
projects or participating in
citizen councils.
 Challenges to Citizen Participation

Barriers to Access Power Imbalance Public Apathy

Obstacles such as lack of
awareness, language
barriers, and socio-economic
disparities limit
participation.
Unequal distribution of
power may marginalize
certain groups, hindering
their ability to participate
effectively.
A lack of interest or
disillusionment with the
political process can lead to
low levels of engagement.
 Challenges to Citizen Participation

Barriers to Access Power Imbalance Public Apathy

Obstacles such as lack of Unequal distribution of power A lack of interest or
awareness, language barriers, may marginalize certain disillusionment with the
and socio-economic groups, hindering their ability political process can lead to
disparities limit participation. to participate effectively. low levels of engagement.
 Challenges to Citizen Participation

Barriers to Access Power Imbalance Public Apathy

Obstacles such as lack of Unequal distribution of power A lack of interest or
awareness, language barriers, may marginalize certain disillusionment with the
and socio-economic groups, hindering their ability political process can lead to
disparities limit participation. to participate effectively. low levels of engagement.
 Challenges to Citizen Participation

Barriers to Access Power Imbalance Public Apathy

Obstacles such as lack of Unequal distribution of power A lack of interest or
awareness, language barriers, may marginalize certain disillusionment with the
and socio-economic groups, hindering their ability political process can lead to
disparities limit participation. to participate effectively. low levels of engagement.
Strategies to Increase Citizen Participation

1 Educational Initiatives
Implementing programs to educate citizens about the
importance of participation and how to be involved.

2 Accessible Platforms
Creating user-friendly tools and forums for engaging with
government officials and sharing feedback.

3 Diverse Representation
Promoting diverse representation in decision-making bodies
to ensure inclusivity and equality.
Strategies to Increase Citizen Participation

2 Accessible Platforms
Creating user-friendly tools and forums for engaging with
government officials and sharing feedback.

3 Diverse Representation
Promoting diverse representation in decision-making bodies
to ensure inclusivity and equality.
Strategies to Increase Citizen Participation

3 Diverse Representation
Promoting diverse representation in decision-making bodies
to ensure inclusivity and equality.
 Problem Identification
• Local sewage overflow issue affecting the community.

• Challenges faced by residents near the mosque and school.

Initial Response:

• Decision to focus on the local sewage problem near the

house.

• Group coms and commitment to solving the specific issue.

Visit to TMA:

• Visit to the TMA to report the sewage overflow issue.

• Initial discussions with TMA officials about the problem.

 Problem Solution:

Immediate Solutions:

• Community clean-up drive.

• Temporary drainage measures.

• Mosquito control initiatives.

Long-Term Solutions:

• Request for sewer system assessment.

• Advocacy for necessary upgrades.

• Exploration of sustainable infrastructure.

• Community awareness campaigns.

 Story Telling

• Lahore transport information system app dropped due to

negative response.

• Selected "Overflow of sewerage in Hasilpur" 9 November

• Visit TMA office.

• Met TMA Officer Muhammad Rameez highlighted

overflow sewerage issue 11 Nov23

• Submit application to complaint officer ( Cell)

• Muhammad Rameez TMA officer assured that your problem

solved in 2 -3 days

• TMA workers reached on that place and solved the issue

 Location
Street no.6 near English Model School And Madinah Mosque, Tehsil Hasilpur
 Pictures
Before Under Working After
 Timeline
Date Activity Participants
9 Nov Project selection - Whole group Whole group

10 Nov Problem identification Umer, Haseeb, Arslan

11 Nov Visit office TMA Application Umer, Haseeb, Arslan

12 Nov Office and labor closed Umer, Haseeb, Arslan

12-14 Nov Problem solved Umer, Haseeb, Arslan

15-17 Nov Report writing start Haseeb, Umer, Arslan

18-20 Nov Citizen and citizen participation Umer Bashir

21 Nov Problem Identification Umer, Hassan

22-26 Nov Storytelling, location Haseeb, Shafiq

27-30 Nov Learned lessons Arslan
1 Dec Conclusion - Whole group Whole group

2 Dec Picture setting before and after Whole group

3 Dec Final project Whole group
4-28 Dec Permanent solutions Whole group
 Learning Outcome

Active citizenship:
• Every citizen's role in improving the city.
• Empowering citizens to make a difference.
Problem-solving approach:
• identifying root causes collaboratively.
• Teamwork and diverse perspectives for creative solutions.
 Learning Outcome

Strong leadership:
• Engaging with area representatives.
• Importance of raising voices for rights.
Communication skills:
• Utilizing effective communication within the community.
• Gaining support for the cause.
 Learning Outcome

Resilience:
• Overcoming challenges with strong will power.
• Perseverance in the face of obstacles.
Collaboration:
• Working with diverse backgrounds for common goals.
• Achieving success through collective efforts.
 Learning Outcome

Public participation:
• Making a difference through citizen involvement.
• Democracy's reliance on public input.
 Conclusion
Empowered Citizens:

• Recognizing imperfections but highlighting collective problem-solving

abilities.

• Emphasizing the impact of citizen collaboration.

Sustainable Development:

• Linking the project to broader goals of cleaner, healthier, and better cities.

• Stating the project's contribution to sustainable development.

Social Change:

• Illustrating the potential for societal improvement through collective efforts.

• Encouraging ongoing collaboration for a better society.

Thank You