HOPE DISTRIBUTES RATION BAGS AT BILAL COLONY AND MUJAHID COLONY

The Major population of Pakistan is deprived of the basic necessities of life, from which one of the most important is food. Only a starving person knows what it is like to sleep hungry.

HOPE - A Health NGO in Pakistan distributes rations among the poor families every month throughout the year. The teams were sent to distribute ration bags among the needy households at Bilal Colony and Mujahid Colony, where vans were loaded with food items and ration bags were sent to different slum areas of Karachi for distribution among needy households. The food items and ration bags were distributed at the door steps of needy families.

These needy people belong to the communities, to whom HOPE extends its hands to help them. They were delighted to receive the ration as they belong to the low-income class, who cannot even afford to buy basic groceries. Seeing the contentment on the faces of these people was extremely gratifying and it affirmed our belief that all the efforts, the hassle, the obstacles are worth going through just to see a smile on the faces of these destitute people who can’t afford to buy food. The ration bags comprising of various items such as milk powder, flour, cooking oil, sugar, pulses, rice, tea bags and dates were distributed among the elderly individuals of impoverished communities.

HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan is particularly thankful to its generous donors, because without the continuous support, these acts of happiness would not be possible.

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi assures that HOPE will continue facilitating people in distress, especially women by providing them assistance in terms of food, health and education.

HOPE CELEBRATES SINDHI CULTURAL DAY AT HOPE ZIA SCHOOL KORANGI

Sindhi Cultural Day is a popular Sindhi cultural festival in Pakistan. It is celebrated with traditional enthusiasm to highlight the centuries-old rich culture of Sindh. The day is celebrated each year on the first Sunday of December.

Each year, Sindhis celebrate Cultural Day with full enthusiasm and passion. SIndhis wear cultural dresses with Sindhi topi and Ajrak the traditional block-printed shawls to spotlight the centuries-old rich culture of Sindh as they celebrate this festival in unity.

Cultural day was also celebrated among the students of HOPE High School, Zia Colony, Korangi.   In which the students were very passionate about dressing up in Sindhi attire wearing Ajrak shawls and Sindhi topi. Apart from the students the teachers and principal also participated actively in the occasion. By dressing up as per the culture.   The classroom and halls were decorated and a cake was cut.  Furthermore, the students enjoyed dancing on Sindh cultural songs. HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan encourages its teachers and staff to promote our own cultures.

HOPE – An Educational NGO in Pakistan, makes it a point to keep the celebration of Cultural day by giving a chance to those underprivileged children studying at HOPE Schools to celebrate this day with great enthusiasm. The children are encouraged to take part in performing dances on cultural songs and perform whatever their hearts content.

Under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, HOPE strives to flourish and continue its philanthropic work for the betterment of the society and Pakistan as a whole.

MEHFIL-E-MILAAD AT HOPE SCHOOL, THATTA.

A Mehfil-e-Milad was held on Saturday 25th November, 2023 at HOPE School, Thatta, keeping the tradition of arranging religious events at HOPE, An Educational NGO in Pakistan. The Milad started with the recitation of the Holy Quran, Hamds and Naats were recited by children of all classes as well as few teachers. The voices of the students amazed they audience there, who knew these students possessed such hidden talents within.  

Moreover, it is ensured that all HOPE schools arrange extra-curricular activities that help the children to explore various interests that they may have. Getting involved in extracurricular activities also allows students to get involved in diverse interests as it is important for them to be very diverse in their interests.

HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan puts in maximum effort to bring as much joy to the underserved as possible, by organizing such events and activities, which make them feel loved and that they have someone to look up to. 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. Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, always encourages her staff and students to participate in such religious activities.  She initiated the arrangement and preparation of this event.

The Milad came to a close with salam and dua. Sweets and refreshment were distributed among the students and staff. The HOPE staff made all the seating and audio arrangements for the event and their efforts were praised.

DISTRIBUTION OF COOKED FOOD AMONG THE RURAL AREAS OF KORANGI

Communities residing in far flung and rural areas across Karachi are indeed very poor an.  HOPE provides help to them in the form of food distribution. Recently in the underprivileged communities of the society; HOPE has distributed cooked food among the children and the underprivileged families in different rural areas.

HOPE - A Health NGO in Pakistan, brought joy among the communities of Korangi 100 Quarter and of Bilal Colony Korangi, by their act of kindness. They did this by serving cooked food among the underprivileged people residing in these communities, as well as the patients at its MCH Centers.  The team members of HOPE served the people and patients the delicious Biryani. The folks residing in these communities were grateful with joy for such a yummy treat. Their pure joy was reflected in their eyes.

Approximately 500 plus Biryani packets where dispersed. The biryani packets which were distributed among the communities of Bilal Colony and Korangi 100 Quarter, brought a huge smile on their faces. HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan often conducts such cooked food distribution activities at its schools, hospitals and MCH centers. 

The locals of these communities belong to lower class families, who are not blessed with such lavish meals very often as they cannot afford to buy them such meals. Hence on receiving the biryani one could see the joy and happiness in their eyes. The smiles drawn on the faces of these children were priceless.

Under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, HOPE aims to not only reach out, but to completely eliminate poverty, illiteracy, and hunger. HOPE welcomes individuals and organizations who want to play their role in helping HOPE to achieve its target.

HOPE HAS ESTABLISHED AN MCH CENTER AT MUZAFFARGARH PUNJAB

 

At HOPE - A Health NGO in Pakistan we believe maternal health is particularly important because of the impacts it has on the future generations and communities. Not only does access to good quality maternal healthcare ensure the good health of a mother, but her good health also helps to ensure the good health of her newborn child and the rest of her family.

Yousuf Foundation joined hands with HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan, for the establishment of 3 MCH Centers to be built in rural areas in Pakistan. Two of which were built in Garhi Habibullah, KPK and the other at Mansehra, KPK. While the third and most recent one was recently constructed at Basti Shakirwali Mozah Jesalwain, Jhang Road, Muzaffargarh, Punjab.

 Muzaffargarh, Punjab. The inauguration of which was conducted on 19^th October 2023.

This is a 5 bed MCH Center, consisting of a delivery room, C-Section machine, oxygen, medicines, nebulizers.  The staff in this MCH Center consists of an LHV, Dispenser and a cleaner. The types of medical problems faced here are mostly flu, cold, cough, skin problems, diarrhea, maternity and gynecological related complains.  People living in rural areas have no access to primary health care facilities which leads to sever health complications which may even result in death.

It has been just 3 weeks since the MCH at Muzaffargarh 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.

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla A Child Specialist in Karachi, who is also the founder and Chairperson of HOPE; from the very beginning has been striving hard and collaborating with local as well as International organizations through which they can support us in our cause in providing health care facilities and services to the need communities throughout Pakistan, by establishing Hospitals, Mobile Health Units, Mother & Child Healthcare and other Clinics, where patients are treated at a minimal or free of cost.

MEHFIL -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 other centers in Karachi, the Staff of HOPE Zia School arranged the celebration of Eid-Milad-un-Nabi on Friday the 27th of October 2023 at 05:00 pm.

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 gatherings, all the students and staff members of HOPE Karachi Formal and Informal Schools, as well as Hospitals of HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan take an active part. Students and teachers prepare naats and remember 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.

Each year Eid-e-Milad un Nabi is celebrated in the schools and hospitals of HOPE – An Educational NGO in 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 Zia School Milad concluded with a special “Dua” made to heal the pain of all Muslims and ease their hardships. The “Dua” ended with best wishes for the progress of HOPE so that it will continue its efforts with more enthusiasm to serve the poor people in Pakistan under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi. Delicious snacks and sweets were distributed among the guests at the end of Milad.

STUDENTS OF HOPE ZIA SCHOOL CELEBRATE GLOBAL DIGNITY DAY AT BEACON HOUSE SCHOOL

HOPE - An Educational NGO in Pakistan is currently operating three formal schools in Pakistan, one of them being HOPE’s Zia Colony School, which is located in Karachi. Zia Colony school is successfully educating more than 600 students each year with 150 new entrants and welcomes any other institute willing to extend a helping hand.

On Wednesday 18^th October 2023, students of HOPE School were invited over to Beacon House School System, Jauhar Branch, Karachi. For the celebration of Global Dignity Day. This initiative educates & inspires youth to help them better understand their self-worth. The day also taps into the values of kindness, understanding, tolerance, and compassion.

25-30 students visited the students of Beacon House School. Students of HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan, participated in different activities to show respect towards fellow beings. Many games and other fun activities like painting were organized for fun and learning purpose. The students of HOPE enjoyed talking and playing with the students of Beacon House School. Everyone made new friends, infact it was a memorable day for all students. A Cricket match was even arranged, which the students played with a lot of passion, after which gifts were even given.

According to Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child specialist in Karachi, she claims that we all matter equally. No matter what divides us, humanity is united by this inherent value of dignity. Hence, this is a special day to promote inclusion, equality, and a greater sense of shared values. So that humanity lives on forever.

As the event came to a conclusion students of HOPE were given Gifts and refreshments. The smiles on the faces of the students were worth watching, as it was a memorable day for them to cherish. 

CHILD DELIVERY AT HOPE MCH CENTER LANGARPURA, AZAD KASHMIR.

This weekend we achieved a new milestone in our fight to reduce Maternal and Infant Mortality in Pakistan - the first delivery of a baby from our Maternal and Child Health Center network took place at our MCHC in Langarpura, Azad Kashmir. In these remote regions, the terrain is mountainous and difficult to commute by car and healthcare facilities are few and far between.  Even if such facilities do exist, they are often not well-equipped and the less fortunate simply cannot afford them.  It is a standard practice that poor mothers labor and deliver their children in their own homes.

Unfortunately, the lack of accessible healthcare facilities for poor communities has led to adversely high Maternal and Infant Mortality rates in Pakistan, especially in cases where there are labor complications or medical intervention is needed.  In Pakistan, 33% of maternal deaths and 80% of infant deaths are preventable!  

HOPE – A Health NGO in Pakistan has been working diligently to provide free/nominal cost quality prenatal and infant care to underserved communities. In urban slum areas of Karachi, we operate four Hospitals in which a total of 15,000 children are born safely each year.

While in the Northern Areas of Pakistan, HOPE under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, has gone a step further, by establishing 3 new MCH Centers in the regions of Langarpura, Garhi Habibullah and Mansehra with birthing provisions, essentially making them a mini-hospitals.  This measure is a proactive step to ensure safe deliveries for both mothers and children in those communities.

HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan is grateful to our all our generous supporters who have made regular contributions towards the construction of these facilities along with ensuring their smooth operations. 

STORY OF MARANGE WHO FOUGHT POLIO THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF HOPE

This is the success story of Marange, who belongs to Karachi.  Marange faced a tough childhood as she was a poli patient for many many years, she could not stand or walk, due to no parents to support them, her two brothers had no one to guide them on the right path and thus they became drug addicts.

Misbah was a student of HOPE High school Zia Colony, where she got all the support, she needed be it medically, financially as well as in education. She went through multiple sessions of physiotherapy at the Polio Clinic in Civil Hospital, Karachi.  For nearly 7-8 years her education and medical requirements were sponsored by HOPE – An Educational NGO in Pakistan.

Marange has always had the interest in studies, she was a smart student, and used to get good grades, hence seeing her interest in studies, HOPE completely waved off the tuition fees throughout her schooling. The other educational supplies related costs were also sponsored by HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan.

Misbah passed her matric from HOPE Zia School. After which she studied further with full interest in the field of Medical. She is now a phlebotomist at Fatimid Blood Transfusion Center, Karachi. She personally believes the stage she is at right now it is because of the support of HOPE. She now is the sole supporter of her family and also has admitted her drug addict brothers in a rehabilitation center.

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, supports and encourages the education of such children who have high ambitions but cannot afford school fees. Such students can be made capable enough of getting a respectable job and earing an income and support their families.

RESULT ANNOUNCEMENT OF HOPE SECONDARY SCHOOL (ZIA COLONY)

HOPE - A Health NGO in Pakistan is a reputable non profitable organization, which caters towards the health and educationAL sector in Pakistan. This organization is running under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, who is also the Chairperson of HOPE.

HOPE has a Formal Network of Schools in Pakistan, which provides quality education up to Matric in well-established buildings, in a neat & clean atmosphere, here qualified teachers teach students belonging to poor communities, whose fathers are either farmers, laborers or jobless. Furthermore, many students are orphans. These are the children whose parents are unable to afford school fees, and are forced to work as child labours. HOPE being the ray of light provides an assurity to their parents that they will be provided the best education, free of cost or at a very minimal cost.  Uniforms, stationery and school bags are provided free of cost.

HOPE’s Formal High School (Zia Colony, Karachi) is one of HOPE’s most successful Schools and like any other curriculum, students of this school gave their high school examination and passed with flying colors. The students worked very hard all year long, but their hard work paid off in the end. With a total of  4 “A+” grades, 20 “A” Grade, and 2 “B” grades, this year no student got C grade or less.  The students brought light to the hard work of the teachers and their own efforts paid off.  

The Principal of HOPE Zia School, Namely Miss Shaista Parveen and all the teachers worked extremely hard , and this is a very proud moment for HOPE -  An NGO In Pakistan.

HOPE under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla is doing its best to eliminate illiteracy in Pakistan. HOPE thoroughly tries to provide education to all, especially the underprivileged masses.