Youth Catalyst Pakistan (YCP), in collaboration with Rotary International, had the honor of hosting a distinguished delegation of Rotarians from Japan during their recent visit to Pakistan. The delegation conducted oversight visits to YCP’s Mother, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) and Rotary Immunization Centers in Tarnol and Maira Abadi, Islamabad.
YCP CEO Tayyaba Gul and Program Manager Asher Ali warmly welcomed the guests and provided a comprehensive overview of services being delivered. The delegation reviewed MNCH services, routine immunization, and polio vaccination efforts, while also interacting with children and frontline health staff. They appreciated the quality, reach, and impact of YCP’s work in underserved and high-risk communities.
The visiting Rotarians have been supporting YCP’s polio eradication efforts for the past five years and also extended significant assistance during the 2025 flood response at a large scale. Their continued partnership reflects a strong commitment to improving community health outcomes in Pakistan.
During the visit, the delegation distributed gifts among children and participated in polio vaccination activities, further strengthening community engagement and awareness.
Delegation Members:
Rtn. Yuji Nagata
PDG Yuji Matsumoto (RID 2690, 2014–15)
DGN Masaaki Asato (RID 2580)
Rtn. Koichi Kohsaka
Rtn. Junko Marui
PDG Rokuro Matsubara (RID 2650, 2020–21)
Rtn. Yasunori Kobayashi
Rtn. Koji Tatewaki
Rtn. Satoshi Hamamatsu
Mr. Naeem Bhati (Translator)
YCP expresses its sincere gratitude to the visiting delegation for their valuable support, long-standing partnership, and continued interest in strengthening maternal and child health services. YCP looks forward to expanding this collaboration to further enhance healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable communities across Pakistan.
