HOPE ESTABLISHES AN MCH CENTER AT MUZAFFARABAD

Basic health care refers to the essential health care made accessible to individuals in a community at a cost which they can afford.

HOPE – A Health NGO in Pakistan has strongly emphasized on the concept of primary health care that focuses more on the importance of community participation by identifying some of the basic health needs required by the people living in the society based on economical factors. It includes the basic facilities required for meeting one’s everyday health care needs like conducting a regular checkup, maternity and child health care, basic OPD facilities. 

The medical infrastructure and the healthcare facilities’ in Azad Jammu and Kashmir are insufficient as compared to the ratio of its population. Hence after the establishment of an MCH in Korangi, Karachi. HOPE – An NGOin Pakistan has set up a new MCH center in Muzaffarabad, through the blessings and funding’s of its donors. 

HOPE MCH at Muzaffarabad is another maternal and child healthcare center where the primary motive is to provide medical services free of cost to the poor and needy. The area of Muzaffarabad is a mountainous area where there are barely any roads or real estates. People barely have access to hospitals and clinics nearby within their reach. Hence this MCH will serve as a blessing to all those areas near this clinic. Hence HOPE is the first to establish an MCH Center, which is highly needed by the people of this area.

This MCH is free of cost like every other MCH of HOPE. It is operated by a qualified Lady Health Visitor (LHV), a dispenser and a maid. Treatment for men, women and children are being provided free of cost. HOPE MCH at Muzaffarabad is a ray of light for such an underdeveloped area.

It has been just 3 weeks since the MCH at Muzaffarabad started and so far it has been doing quite well. Approximately 25-30 OPD and general patients visit this MCH on daily basis, and the number of patients per day is increasing with every passing day. The patients of that area spread their positive experience about our MCH among their relatives and friends circle, which increases awareness through which more patients can benefit.

The organization is spearheaded by the dynamic leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi who continuously strives to improve the health inequality of the needy communities in Pakistan.

Measles Rubella Vaccination campaign in HOPE Schools

Vaccination is extremely important for prevention of diseases specially in children. HOPE a Health NGO in Pakistan gives special importance to health in school children. In this context, through the health department the measles rubella vaccination was initiated in the HOPE schools. Measles is extremely contagious and can lead to a number complications including malnutrition, pneumonia, encephalitis etc. Similiarly Rubella known as German measles can lead to congenital anomalies in future children. Thus, the measles rubella vaccination is an important campaign. Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla- Child Specialist in Karachi is very keen to be part of all national health campaigns.

In all the HOPE schools, all children were vaccinated against measles and rubella using the MR vaccine. A team of doctors and vaccinators visited the schools. HOPE schools Zia Colony, HOPE School Thatta and HOPE  school Muzaffargarh. Parental consent was taken for vaccination. The children were all prepared and lined up for vaccination. The health workers in collaboration with the teachers methodically vaccinated the children class by class. Most children specially in the lower classes were crying when the vaccine was administered. The older children were more compliant. Vaccination was quickly and efficiently completed in all the centers. Thus, HOPE NGO in Pakistan made sure that the poor children studying in the HOPE Schools are fully vaccinated.

CELEBRATIONS OF EID-E-MILAD UN NABI AT HOPE

Streets across Pakistan turned festive as the faithful celebrated Eid-e-MiladunNabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with religious zeal and fervor.

The 12th Rabi-ul-Awal marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace be upon him). 

Government buildings, streets, houses, shopping malls, and mosques were decorated beautifully with lights and buntings, as the youth and children did fireworks and marched in rallies wearing colorful dresses. Religious festivities are the part of Pakistani society; it promotes religious and cultural values.

'Milad' or recitation of poems to celebrate the praises of the Holy Prophet are held i by Muslims during the month of Rabiulawal, the third month of the Muslim calendar.Also commonly known as 'Milad un Nabi', this day is observed as a public holiday in many countries with a large Muslim population as it commemorates the anniversary of the birth of the founder of Islam and the proclaimer of the Quran.

Despite the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the government for Eid-e-MiladunNabicelebrations, adherence to social distancing and mask-wearing instructions was almost non-existent.

Each yearEid-e-MiladunNabi is celebrated in the schools and hospitals of HOPE – An Educational NGOin Pakistan, to bring religious unity among the students and staff members. It also gives a chance to the students to show their talent. Competitions are held in all the schools and prizes are distributed.

The events were held at HOPE Head Office, HOPE General Hospital, Zia Hospital and School, Thatta Hospital and School. 

HOPE- An NGO in Pakistan does its best to encourage the hidden talent in these underprivileged children as well as inducing the religious spirit in them. Milad was the perfect occasion to let these students show their respect for the beloved Prophet (P.B.U.H.) through recitation of various Naats, Famous Naatkhuwans were also invited to recite Naats in their beautiful voice to increase the feeling of devotion. The way they presented the Naats fascinated the audience.

Under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, the event ended filling the hearts with joy and mind with inner peace, of all those who were present there. Everyone was served with delicious snacks, sweets and cold drinks.

HOPE SCHOOL STUDENTS PASS WITH FLYING COLOURS

Education is the key to success in life. In the poorer sections of society, access to education is difficult. This has become even more difficult in these economically difficult times. People either cannot afford to send children to school or don’t want children to study, but rather want children to work. The children become an additional earning member. Education is not a priority. They do not have the vision that imparting education will provide a brighter future to their children.

HOPE- An NGO in Pakistan, aims provide education to children in poorer communities who have no access to schools. In this context HOPE under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla- A Child Specialist in Karachi has established several schools in the urban and rural areas of Pakistan. In these schools children from poor communities are provided education free of cost. Many are children of labourers, drivers, transporters, factory workers who all earn a daily earning.

Recently results of HOPE High schools in Karachi and Thatta were declared. It was heartening to see that most of the students passed with A plus and A grades while some got B. Coming from humble backgrounds it is a great achievement to get these grades. It has opened several doors for them to apply for further studies. HOPE - An Educational NGO in Pakistan will support them in their college education so that they can peruse a career. A driver’s or labourer' son can become an office assistant or a computer operator. Only in this way a change can be brought in the society.

It has been always been the primary priority of HOPE, to provide the best possible education to the poor, who simply cannot afford it due to high costs.  This is why HOPE is not just creating means of providing quality education, but its main motive is to make this quality education accessible to the poor, who have no financial support to provide good schooling to their children.

HOPE ESTABLISHES A VOCATIONAL CENTER IN GHAGHAR TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

Due to the recent Corona pandemic, the lockdowns and public restrictions throughout the country, the economy of the country has been seriously affected. This has decreased the GDP rate and increased the inflation, due to which prices of general commodities have gone very high. This economic crises is notonly the story of Pakistan, but it has caused a dent to the global economy.

The situation has turned worse for the families who have been depending on a single bread earner to run their kitchen. This is where HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan comes forward to ease the difficulty of the needy. HOPE has been establishing Vocational centers throughout Pakistan since a very long time.

HOPE- An Educational NGO in Pakistan in collaboration with Procter & Gamble Pakistan, is making Vocational training easily accessible to the far off underdeveloped areas of Pakistan. 

The People of Ghaggar are living below the poverty line. Life has been very difficult for the locals living here, especially since the pandemic, which made earning a living a real challenge. Keeping this in view HOPE has established a Vocational Center in Ghaggar at Haji Jangi Khan Goth. In this vocational center computer classes and sewing and cutting is taught. Through which young boys/girls and women can take advantage of this facility and learn a skill which they can implement in the practical world in order to earn a livelihood for their families. The main objective being to provide them skills which will enable them to earn a decent living.

These people have no access to computers. Providing computers in this remote area results in them not only having access to computers but also in opening a new world of technology for them. In this digital age, learning computers has become essential to compete in these times. Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, monitors the progress of each vocational center very closely, and encourages such young girls and women to learn a skill, through which they can be made capable of earing a side income for their family in order to reduce the financial pressure on their spouse or parents.

The computer training program is a 6 month course in which students are taught Microsoft Word, Excel and Paint. There are 2 shifts each day, in order to increase the concentration level of the teacher on each student. While in the stitching center; training is given on sewing, stitching, cutting and
embroidery. The course is designed to cater the needs of the women at their own pace. 

At the vocational center the shifts are designed in such a manner where students and housewives both can avail the training according to the timing which suits them best. They can easily manage their family
responsibilities side by side.

The primary purpose of this vocational center is to equip women with a capability to earn their own income by doing small scale business or giving part-time services.

This is how a small action can transform their lives and, in turn, reduce the burden on a single working member. It will also result in the society's economic progress.