Inauguration of HOPE Middle School Muzaffargarh

Education is a neglected field in Pakistan and statistics views that primary school enrollment is very low in Pakistan. Generally, parents cannot afford to send their children to school or do not consider education important. A child who is deprived of elementary education is actually deprived of basic human rights. Education is a fundamental right, lack of education is the root cause of social issues such as poverty, child marriage, discrimination, child labour, etc.

HOPE – an NGO based in Pakistan, Aims to provide quality education to the underprivileged children of the community. Providing textbooks, uniforms, schoolbags etc free of cost.

The inauguration ceremony of HOPE Formal School was held on 26th February 2020 at HOPE Middle School, Chawk Godhar, Muzaffargarh. It commenced with the ribbon cutting ceremony followed by the inspection of the school by the Japanese officials. The First Secretary of Japan Mr. Teruki Hanazawa (also the chief guest of the event), Ms. Naoka Kogure and Mr. Sajid Abbasi the embassy’s local staff represented the Embassy of Japan. Mr, Teruki delivered a speech and encouraged the students and HOPE staff for their dedication and hard work towards such a noble cause. Dr Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child specialist in Karachi, thanked the Embassy of Japan for their generous contribution & support.

The Consulate General of Japan demonstrated his support and love for the Pakistani people and approved the project of HOPE Formal School and Vocational Training Center at Chawk Godhar in Muzaffargarh. The construction work of the school was done under the vigilance and supervision of HOPE team.

The Event further comprised of tableaus on cultural and national songs performed by the students of the school. Speeches were given by the local prominent public figures of Muzaffargarh and Multan city, the cake was cut by Mr. Teruki Hanazawa. Finally the guests were served with high tea, while biryani and snacks were distributed among the students of the school.

HOPE has always considered establishing this Formal School in order to cater to more underprivileged children so as to spread free education to as many children as it can.

HOPE-an Educational NGO in Pakistan continues its work to improve the living standards of the poor communities by fulfilling their basic rights of healthcare and education. The acknowledgement and appreciation of our work, energizes the team with motivation to put in even greater effort in doing so.