Annual Iftar Dinner Organized For The Children Of Hope Home Schools

To continue its tradition of arranging iftar dinners for underprivileged students and distributing Eid clothes among them, HOPE-An Educational NGO in Pakistan, once again arranged an Iftar dinner at Bhitaiiabad for the students of HOPE semi-formal schools and home schools, which are located in Sachal Goth, Bhitaiiabad, and Mujahid Colony. Their childhood is not like that of other children. They have to work along with their parents to earn money besides helping out in household chores and babysitting their siblings when their parents are at work.

HOPE tries to revive the true sense of Ramadan by forming equality with the less-privileged, through its efforts. May 29^th, 2019 saw glimpses of just that as the night glowed of children with shiny faces, sparkling smiles and with eyes filled with dreams of a better tomorrow, all coming together in one grand iftar event organized by HOPE-An NGO in Pakistan, sponsored by HCI. Human Concern International (HCI) is one of the most coveted philanthropist organizations that have been actively serving miserable humankind for many years in different parts of the world.

Around 450 socially deprived children of HOPE home schools and semi-formal schools paved their way to the Iftar venue. The ultimate reason for arranging the iftar dinner was, to make the children feel wanted and loved, and to incept a sense of social acceptance in their minds. The children were seated in long rows on either sides of dastarkhuwan adorned with different eatables. Their chatter and laughter made the event a happy one. As the sun set, the faces of children glimmered with escalating excitement while breaking fast. The iftar menu included bananas, patties, samosas, cutlets, spring rolls and a brownie along with two types of sherbet.

Iftar was gradually proceeding, but the evening was far from over, as Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla-A Child Specialist in Karachi herself indulged in acts of benevolence by distributing Eid clothes among the children. She socialized with the children and asked them about their progress. The children were then feasted with their favorite dish, haleem served with naan and condiments. One could clearly see the fulfillment in their eyes. What it left was the sense of contentment for the HOPE team, and a dream for a better tomorrow for the less fortunate children.