HOPE AND ITS NETWORK OF FORMAL AND HOME SCHOOLS

The importance of education cannot be overestimated, as it is the key to a bright and successful future. At HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan, it is our firm belief that all children including the less privileged ones deserve a chance to get a quality education, as it is the best way for them to realize their true potential. Our focus is to provide children with the opportunity to learn and develop, so they can grow up to be an integral and provide a useful contribution to the society.

HOPE – An Educational NGO in Pakistan has a network of Formal and Home schools.  HOPE has 3 formal schools which are located in Karachi (Korangi), Thatta, Muzaffargarh. These school have classes from pre-school up to metric. Well qualified teachers and faculty are teaching the students. More than 1700 students are studying at HOPE Formal schools. These formal schools have facilities similar to a private school, which includes computer labs, science labs, recreational and extracurricular activities. 

HOPE schools have class upto matric. Students of HOPE have achieved A grades in their board exams. HOPE has a network of home schools throughout the country. These schools are functioning in the homes of the community girls.  The children living in community attend the school as it is easily accessible. Many girls drop out of school after primary classes, as parents do not want to send their girls to schools, which are located far off. The home schools are taught by girls who are in matric or intermediate and also share knowledge with other girls in the community.  They are then encouraged to give private high school examinations. No fees is taken from the students, textbooks are given from free, and other essential furniture items such as blackboard, chairs, tables, dari etc. are also provided by HOPE.

In keeping with HOPE’s traditions, Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, strives harder with the passing of time to provide as much quality health assistance to the general masses as possible.

EID-E-MILAD UN NABI CELEBRATIONS AT HOPE ZIA SCHOOL

After the successful event of Eid-Milad-un-Nabi at the HOPE Head office, Gurumandir Hospital, Thatta, Muzaffargarh and AJK, the Staff of HOPE Zia School arranged the celebration of Eid-Milad-un-Nabi on Wednesday the 16^th of November 2022. 

Eid Milad-un-Nabi is the birthday of the Prophet and is observed in a similar way by Muslims around the world. The third month in Islamic Calendar, Rabi Al Awwal falls after the holy month of Muharram and Safar. '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.

At the Milad, all students and staff members of HOPE Zia School and Informal schools of HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan participated actively. Students and teachers prepared naats and emphasized on the teaching of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Remembering his teachings gives a sense of forgiveness and satisfaction to the people who are working for the betterment of this society by extending a helping hand towards the poor.

The occasion started with the recitation of the Holy Quran. Students of HOPE’s schools recited naats in their beautiful voices. HOPE - An Educational NGO in Pakistan is always doing its best to create more ways which allows students to reveal their hidden talents, and on this occasion, it was a great opportunity for students to show their love for our Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) in their beautiful voices. Naats were recited by famous Naat Khuwans, Teachers and students in the way that it engaged the audience in the feeling of devotion.  Everyone celebrated the day with complete happiness and zeal.

Sweets, snacks and refreshments were distributed among the students and staff members. The HOPE School staff made all the seating and audio arrangements for the event. Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, also attended the event to encourage the children and applaud their efforts.

ROTARY CLUB COSMOPOLITAN ARRANGED A POLIO VACCINATION DRIVE AT HOPE SCHOOL

Polio is a disease that affects the nervous system, causing paralysis and even death. Children under the age of five are most vulnerable to the disease. While there is no cure for the disease, regular vaccinations have proven to be effective in keeping children polio free.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are the last remaining countries that have been unable to eradicate polio. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a lack of infrastructure, remote locations, population movement, conflict and insecurity, and resistance to vaccination are some of the reasons why polio is still endemic in the two countries.

This is where HOPE – A Health NGO in Pakistan understands the significance of the situation and emphasizes on the importance of basic health awareness and health care facilities.

Rotary Club Cosmopolitan arranged a Polio Vaccination Drive on Tuesday, October 25^th 2022 at HOPE Secondary School, Zia Colony, Korangi.

The Vaccination started at 11:30 am and went up to 1:00 pm. The Rotary Team vaccinated approximately 60 students who were under the age of 5 years old. Which covered the students of Nursery, KG 1 and KG 2.

After the completion of the activity the staff members of HOPE had arranged snacks and refreshments for the officials and staff members of Rotary Club Cosmopolitan. 

All in all, Rotary Club Cosmopolitan along with the collaboration of HOPE- An NGO in Pakistan conducted a very successful Polio camp at HOPE Secondary School, Zia Colony, Korangi, Karachi. 

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla- A Child Specialist in Karachi, has always focused in providing better and increased health facilities to the poor people, especially those who lack basic knowledge on basic health care and vaccinations.  

MOU SIGNING BETWEEN HOPE AND ADVANCED LABORATORIES

 

HOPE (Health Oriented Preventive Education) is a Karachi based NGO providing services of health and education for the poor and needy in Pakistan. It was established in 1997 and has grown from a band of street volunteers to a huge national network of schools, hospitals and vocational centers. HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan does not focus on only one aspect of life, in fact, it believes in integration and aims to provide quality education and health care with vocational training and community development to the underserved.

Most private organizations do not find it financially viable to set up health care services in rural villages due to several reasons. Greater distances, lack of proper road networks and low population densities discourage the private sector in investing in rural healthcare.

HOPE - An Educational NGO in Pakistan has been a precursor in providing free and quality Health care within its means to eradicate the health issues in Pakistan; with the spirit of which, HOPE recently signed an MOU with Advanced Laboratories on Saturday 22^nd October 2022. Advanced Laboratories is one of the fastest-growing Certified Laboratory which has branches across Pakistan. Advanced Lab will serve as a collection point of samples, reports and other laboratory related activities.  Which will highly benefit the patients who are facing medical emergencies and do not have the means to cater them financially.

 Under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - Child Specialist in Karachi, HOPE does its best to help the underprivileged population through which ever means possible.