MGYWS PRESIDENT VISITED HOPE HIGH SCHOOL (ZIA COLONY)

Girls encounter obstacles related to education on daily basis due to poverty, cultural norms and practices, inadequate infrastructure, violence, and fragility. The most significant determinant of a girl's ability to receive an education is still poverty. Beyond simply getting girls into school, girls' education aims to give them the tools they need to succeed in the workforce, acquire the life skills they need to navigate and adapt to a changing world, make decisions about their own lives, and make a positive impact on the communities and the environment they live in.

Pakistani American Forum/Merit Grants for Young Women (MGYW) is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 to promote higher education (beyond basic literacy) among under-privileged young women of Pakistan - regardless of ethnicity, race, province, sect, or religion. It works with MGYW Pakistan to achieve its goals. All MGYW Board members are volunteers and some regularly travel to Pakistan at their own expense to monitor the program.

On Saturday, 3^rd January 2026, the presid

ent of MGYW Ms. Abida and her husband, visited HOPE High School, Zia Colony, to meet the Principal of HOPE School, Ms. Shaista Parveen and Miss Aisha Noorani, where they had a discussion regarding the students’ progress in studies. Ms. Abida also met all the young women studying in the school and encouraged them to continue with their studies.   The Students were grateful because by the support of MGYW and HOPE - An Educational NGO in Pakistan, they are able to receive education. MGYW has been supporting HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan since many years, towards the cause in educating young women.  MGYW will continue supporting the young girls, so that they can pursue their dreams.  Because the students of today are the future of tomorrow. Thus, educating students about English language, science, computers is essential to help them progress in life.

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, looks forward in a gender equality nation, in which her aim is to empower women for their economic growth. MGYW also encourages the grooming and education of young women to develop them into a valuable asset for the country.

HOPE DISTRIBUTES COOKED MEALS AMONG THE PRISONERS AT CENTRAL JAIL KARACHI.

 

Behind the tall walls, rusted gates of Karachi’s Central Jail exisits a world many are unaware about; a world where negligence, hunger and inequality is common among prisoners there. While the concept of imprisonment is tied to justice; But the reality is different for the poorest prisoners, those who cannot afford bribes, extra food, or legal help — is one of hunger, suffering, and indignity.

Officially, prisoners are guaranteed basic necessities, including meals. But in reality most prisoners report that the food provided is insufficient, low in nutrition, or simply unavailable unless supplemented by funds from home. In Pakistan’s overcrowded prisons, including those in Karachi, the budget often fails to cover even the bare minimum of dietary needs. This forces the prisoners family members to bring additional food from home. 

For poor prisoners, this is  cruelty, no money or source means no extra food. They must either go hungry or rely on the charity of others. Many report meals given in through prison is composed of watery daal and dry bread, lacking protein and essential nutrients. Some prisoners are left weak and sick, malnourished from repeated inadequate meals.

This is where HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan came forward and provided cooked meals to these prisoners and less fortunate captives.  The team members of HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan served delicious biryani to the prisoners. Through this act those prisoners benefited who were neglected or had no means to source food from outside. The prisoners expressed their gratitude and delight for such a tasty meal, with their genuine happiness shining in their eyes. Around 200 biryani packets were distributed on regular basis.

Under the guidance of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, HOPE strives to eradicate poverty, illiteracy, and hunger entirely. HOPE invites both individuals and organizations to contribute to its mission of attaining its goals.

HOPE’s ROLE IN PROVIDING HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

 

The main focus of HOPE is on provision of health care in remote areas of Pakistan where there are very few health facilities available and are generally inaccessible. As a result, these areas have a high maternal and child mortality rate. HOPE - A health NGO in Pakistan strives to improve these parameters both in rural and urban slums especially for the underprivileged mothers and children by setting up health facilities.

In Karachi, HOPE has established secondary care hospitals that have been set up in Korangi and Gurumandir. While its two other hospitals are located at Thatta and Sujawal. 

Recently HOPE has established 3 new Maternal and Child Health Care Centers. One of which is located at Basti Shakirwali Mozah Jesalwain, Jhang Road, Muzaffargarh, Punjab. While the other 2 are located at Murad Abad, Kashmir and the other is established at Baidrah, Mansehra, KPK. Hence after the establishment and successful running of the Maternal and Child Health Care Centers located in Karachi (Manzoor Colony, Mujahid Colony, Bilal Colony, Qayyumabad and 100 Quarter Korangi). And to cater the existing health issues of the needy. HOPE expanded its MCH operations from Karachi towards Punjab and KPK. Since the medical infrastructure and the healthcare facilities’ in Azad Jammu and Kashmir are insufficient as compared to the ratio of its population.

HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan is operating two Mobile Health Units (MHU), in partnership with Asia Petroleum Limited (APL). These MHU serve 20 plus villages, which are located in the slum areas of Karachi, Pipri up to the villages in Hub Baluchistan, where no one caters towards the medical issues of the population living in these areas. These MHC these facilities include appropriate medical care, consultation and provision of medications free of cost.

These Hospitals and MCH Centers are equipped with a Medicines, Oxygen, Nebulizers, Ultra-sound machine, Delivery room, C-Section machine. The staff in this MCH Center consists of an LHV, Doctor, Dispenser and a cleaner. The kind 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.

This is why Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, focuses on launching more Maternal and Child Health Care Centers throughout Pakistan, in order to provide health care facilities and services to the need communities throughout Pakistan, where patients are treated at a minimal or free of cost. On a monthly basis thousands of patents are benefited at these Hospitals and MCH Centers.

HOPE’s NETWORK OF FORMAL AND HOME SCHOOLS

 The importance of education cannot be overlooked, as it lays the groundwork for a successful and promising future. At HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan, we firmly believe that every child, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, should have access to quality education, as it is the most powerful way for them to realize their full potential. Our goal is to provide children with opportunities to learn and develop, allowing them to become valuable members of society and contribute meaningfully.

HOPE – An Educational NGO based in Pakistan that manages a network of formal and home schools. The organization operates three formal schools located in Karachi (Korangi), Thatta, and Muzaffargarh, offering education from preschool through matriculation. A team of highly qualified teachers and staff is committed to the education of the students. Over 1,500 students are currently enrolled in HOPE's formal schools. These institutions feature facilities that are on par with those found in private schools, including computer labs, science laboratories, and various opportunities for recreational and extracurricular activities.

Apart from HOPEs Formal schools, HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan also manages a network of informal and home schools, these home schools are located in the residences of community girls, making it easy for local children to attend. Many girls discontinue their education after primary school, because their parents are hesitant to send them to schools that are situated far away. The home schools are operated by girls who are currently in matriculation or intermediate studies, and they share their knowledge with other girls in the community. They are encouraged to take private high school examinations. Students are not charged any fees, textbooks are provided at no cost, and necessary items like blackboards, chairs, tables, and rugs are also supplied by HOPE.

In continuation of HOPEs noble mission, Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, – consistently strives to provide excellent medical care and fundamental education over time.

HOPE DISTRIBUTES GOODY BAGS AMONG THE STUDENTS OF HOPE HIGH SCHOOL ZIA COLONY

 

HOPE – An Educational NGO in Pakistan distributed goody bags among the students of HOPE High School Zia Colony.  The goody bags consisted of items such as biscuits, donuts, chips, flavored milk and chocolates. The excitement grew even more when each child was given their goody bag which was distributed among the students, as the children lined up in anticipation for their goody bags.  The activity was conducted by the staff off HOPE under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi. 

These bags were given as a token of appreciation to the students, for their attendance and hard work. The students were overjoyed were overwhelmed on receiving their goody bags and were joyously showing each other and munching their delicious snacks.   Teachers once again had to make an extra effort to calm the students and get them seated. 

By the end of the event the students were tired but delighted. All the time and effort are worth it though, just to see the blissful smiles on the children’s faces.  HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan does random such activities frequently to encourage the morals of the students an uplift their motivational levels so they are able to achieve higher goals and overcome new challenges

HOPE DISTRIBUTES BIRYANI AMONG THE NEEDY PEOPLE AT LINK ROAD

Charity does not continuously speak to giving luxurious and tremendous things to the poor ones, instep it can symbolize by satisfying their fundamental needs such as giving essential nourishment necessities. Some of the time a little act you are doing can mean everything in another person’s life. The most excellent methodology for giving nourishment to the community is by bringing it to their doorsteps.

HOPE – A Health NGO in Pakistan, distributed biryani among the locals of Link Road, the Biryani was distributed through the HOPE MCH Center there which served as a distribution point to the underprivileged population of Link Road.  The children and patients were arranged and seated in several long rows before they could receive their biryani packets. Their happiness and level of excitement escalated when they were served the biryani. The management and preparation towards the event were very well delivered to ensure all the people there were served with sufficient quantity.

With each passing year HOPE welcomes more and more volunteers and donations especially during the Holy month of Ramzan when people want to donate whole heartedly, so that HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan can continue to carry out such actives in the future to come. Under the Leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, HOPE strives to achieve great heights of success by eradicating illiteracy, poverty and hunger in the near future.

HOPE DISTRIBUTES BIRYANI AMONG THE NEEDY PEOPLE AT MUJAHID COLONY

Charity isn't solely about offering extravagant gifts to those in need; it can also mean meeting their essential requirements, such as supplying basic food needs. A simple gesture on your part can have a tremendous impact on someone else's life. The most effective approach to delivering food to the community is by bringing it right to their doorsteps

HOPE - A Health NGO in Pakistan, distributed biryani to the residents of Mujahid Colony, utilizing the HOPE MCH Center as the main distribution hub for the disadvantaged community there. The children and patients were organized and seated in long rows before receiving their biryani packets. Their joy and excitement grew immensely when they were given the biryani. The planning and execution of the event were carried out effectively to ensure that everyone present received an adequate portion.

With every year that goes by, HOPE sees an increase in both volunteers and donations, allowing HOPE – an NGO in Pakistan to continue its impactful activities in the years ahead. Guided by the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, HOPE aims to reach remarkable milestones in its mission to eliminate illiteracy, poverty, and hunger in the near future.