JAPAN EMBASSY’s EXHIBITION AT PC KARACHI

HOPE - an educational NGO in Pakistan, strives to eradicate illiteracy in Pakistan. HOPE diligently tries to provide education to all, especially the underprivileged masses. Thus most of HOPE’s programs are focused primarily on the rural and urban slum areas of Pakistan. HOPE extensively works to provide quality education, free of cost to the underprivileged. Under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla- child specialist in Karachi, HOPE has broaden its reach towards the masses lining in squalor, mainly focusing on girls to address the deplorable educational and social status of women in many cities of Pakistan.

Among other HOPE- an NGO in Pakistan, educational projects, one of its school located in Zia colony, Karachi, funded by Japanese embassy. The Japanese embassy and HOPE team have a very robust and everlasting bond. Recently the Japanese consulate hosted an exhibition at Pearl Continental Karachi. The Exhibition was designed to display Japan’s culture and lifestyle and thereby to further enhance the friendly relations between the peoples of Japan and Pakistan.

HOPE was invited to this auspicious event along with 30 students of HOPE school Zia colony. These students were accompanied by two representatives of HOPE alongside two teachers of HOPE school.

The event consisted of a number of activities including fancy dress show, documentaries, picture session and to conclude it all a variety of diverse Japanese eatables were offered to the guests which were relished by the elated students.

The event included a wide range of exhibitions to introduce traditional Japanese beauty such as ceramic art, craft and Japanese dolls to showcase the reality of modern Japan such as contemporary art, photography, architecture and designs. This gave an exposure to children to learn about cultures other than their own.

HOPE CELEBRATES MILAD-UN-NABI

The month of rabiul awal is celebrated with much fanfare in Pakistan. Every street is illuminated with multicolored fairy lights, every person is filled with joy and feels a sense of cheerfulness as it is month of the birth of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be upon Him). A number of programs are being chalked out to celebrate the birth of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) with great reverence and devotion.

This enormously joyous occasion is celebrated by HOPE-an NGO in Pakistan schools and hospitals. These activities are carried out under the supervision of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla, the child specialist in Karachi and Chairperson of HOPE. In these Milad gatherings, all the students and staff members of HOPE school Mujahid and Bhitaiabad. Students and teachers prepare Naats and remember the teachings of our beloved Prophet (Peace be upon him). Qari’s were also invited to enlighten us by the saying of the Prophet and pray melodious Naats.

On this occasion we remember the teachings of our Holy Prophet (PBUH) as the quote goes: “They ask you (O Muhammad) what they should spend in charity. Say: 'Whatever you spend with a good heart, give it to parents, relatives, orphans, the helpless, and travelers in need. Whatever good you do, God is aware of it.” Hence the main aim of our NGO HOPE is placed on this very saying.

HOPE-an NGO in Pakistan tries to bring as much joy to the underserved as possible by organizing such events and activities which make them feel loved, and nothing compares to those elated faces when they receive appreciation for their efforts of participating in such activities. We hope to continue to spread love and happiness by giving charity in the way of God and simultaneously managing such events to motivate women and children to come forward and display their talents.