Jubilee Life Insurance, Pakistan’s leading private sector insurance company, commemorated its fifth consecutive year of collaboration with SEED Ventures on the Enterprise Challenge Pakistan (ECP), a premier business challenge for school children in the country. The celebratory event took place at the British Deputy High Commission (BDHC) in Karachi.
Her Excellency Ms. Sarah Mooney, the British Deputy High Commissioner, delivered the keynote address at the event. Other notable speakers included Mr. Javed Ahmed, MD & CEO of Jubilee Life Insurance, Mr. Usman Qaiser, Head of Marketing and Brand Management at Jubilee Life Insurance, Ms. Shaista Ayesha, CEO of SEED Ventures, and Ms. Maha Salman, ECP Programme Manager.
Initiated in 2016, ECP is a project of Prince’s Trust International executed by SEED Ventures, aimed at inspiring entrepreneurial spirit in 14 to 18-year-old students across Pakistan. The competition seeks to transform young minds into future job creators, fostering a sense of innovation and leadership.
Jubilee Life’s partnership with ECP aligns with its broader vision of addressing socio-economic challenges by empowering youth and women, with a focus on inclusivity for those historically marginalized. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders in Pakistan, recognizing the importance of investing in young minds and providing them with tools and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to society.
Over the last five years, Jubilee Life Insurance has actively engaged with over 4,000 students from more than 100 schools nationwide through ECP. The program has equipped participants with essential skills such as confidence, teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication, and creative thinking.
Mr. Javed Ahmed, MD & CEO of Jubilee Life Insurance, emphasized the significance of the collaboration, stating, “Our partnership with SEED Ventures on the Enterprise Challenge Pakistan is not just about sponsorship; it is about building a foundation for the future. We believe in empowering the youth, and ECP has been a tremendous platform to witness the incredible skills and creativity that emerge when given the right opportunities. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to creating positive social impact and nurturing the next generation of leaders and change-makers.”
Ms. Shaista Ayesha, CEO of SEED Ventures, expressed her views on the collaboration, saying, “Partnering with Jubilee Life Insurance on the Enterprise Challenge Pakistan has been a journey fueled by shared passion and commitment. The impact of this collaboration goes beyond nurturing entrepreneurial skills; it is about sowing seeds of change in the hearts and minds of our youth. ECP has evolved into a transformative force, inspiring thousands of young minds to dream big and aspire to create positive societal change. We look forward to continuing this journey with Jubilee Life Insurance, reaching even greater heights in the coming years, and empowering more young souls to become architects of their own success stories.”
Looking forward, Jubilee Life Insurance and SEED Ventures have ambitious plans to expand the reach of ECP. Over the next five years, the program aims to extend its impact to 2,000 schools, engaging 30,000 young people from underprivileged schools across Pakistan. This expansion reflects their commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and positive change among the youth.
