HOPE Team Visits Home School in Kashmir & KPK (DAY 1)

 

Every year HOPE pays a visit to its projects in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Which include its HOME Schools and MCH Center.  These projects are directed by Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi. HOME schools have an important role in educating children who have largely been ignored in Pakistan. These schools provide young children a chance to receive basic primary and secondary education. It also creates an employment opportunity for educated girls in the community, who can teach in these schools and earn for themselves and also support their families.

HOPE has several MCH Centers Established in KPK which are located in the areas of Mansehra and Garhi Habibullah, KPK. While 2 MCH Centers are located in Langarpura and Chikkar AJK.

In AJK & KPK, the provision of health care has traditionally been a government responsibility. The poor health situation is partly explained by the authorities’ neglect of communities living in rural areas. Other problems include poverty and low levels of education, especially among women.

The 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.

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla and her staff from HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan, visited these health centers to monitor their progress and ensure that they are functioning as they should. This year, they visited AJK in during the end of 2024, when the weather was cool and pleasant. In fact, it was the best time to visit AJK to blow off the heat.

HOPE – A Health NGO in Pakistan distributed cooked meals, clothes and blankets among the patients at the MCH Centers and the locals residing in the vicinity.

HOPE Team Visits its Home Schools in Kashmir (DAY 2)

Each year, the Team of HOPE – An Educational NGO in Pakistan, travels to the Northern Side of Pakistan which consist of its the home schools located in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). These home schools were established with the intention to cater the population living in Kashmir who have no access to schools or education nearby.   HOME schools have an important role in educating children who have been overlooked in Pakistan.

These schools provide young children a chance to receive basic primary and secondary education. It also creates an employment opportunity for educated girls in the community, who can teach in these schools and earn for themselves and also support their families.

In such rural and mountainous regions, informal schools are essential for educating children who are unnoticed. These schools give young students the opportunity to get a foundational education in both primary and high school. Additionally, it gives the community's educated girls a job opportunity, allowing them to teach in these schools and make a living for themselves and support their families.

Approximately 800 plus students receive education in these Home schools. The team visited its three schools of Muzaffarabad district, Malsi (primary school), Nagra Gari Duppatta (secondary school) and Dhani Balan (primary school). These isolated regions are unreachable, and it is challenging to get to them due to the snow-covered mountains and intense winter weather.

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, along with her team members personally distributed, school bags, lunch boxes, uniforms, books, water bottles and stationery were also distributed among school children. Furthermore, trophies and prices were given to the students and teachers who were the best performers and position holders. Various programs and shows were performed by the students. Different programs were held in which students presented skits and welcomed the guests.  At the end of the event HOPE – A Health NGO in Pakistan distributed biryani among the students of HOPE Home Schools. 

The children of AJK are receiving quality education, which they did not have access to before, thanks to all of HOPE's efforts, and these yearly visits inspired them to reach their full potential and improve their quality of life.

 

 

HOPE DISTRIBUTES RATION BAGS AT 100 QUARTER, KORANGI.

 

A large size of population in Pakistan is deprived of the basic necessities of life. HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan has been carrying out philanthropic activities since its start, so that even the less privileged ones can obtain the basic necessities of life.

On Saturday, 03th November 2024, HOPE – A Health NGO in Pakistan, distributed, Ration bags among the patients and community residing at Korangi, 100 Quarter. Around 100 ration bags were distributed among the patients’ families at the MCH Centers as well as the people residing in the nearby areas. 

The staff of HOPE also distributed ghee along with ration to ensure that those needy folks are catered by the support of HOPE as always. HOPE has been trying its level best from the very beginning in assisting the population of these poverty-stricken areas to minimize the difficulties of their lives for several years now, this time in the form of Ration distribution.

The Ration bags which were distributed were dropped up till the door steps of needy families to avoid hurting their feelings. The team prepared 100 plus ration bags each containing the essentials required in every house hold. The ration bags provided consisted of various items such as dry milk, ghee, flour, cooking oil, sugar, pulses, rice, tea leaf, soap, detergent, salt, spices etc. which sums up to the basic needs required in any household.  The families and patients were very happy to receive the ration bags, it was a feeling of relief, during this time of inflation.

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla- A Child Specialist in Karachi, leads HOPE towards achieving greater horizons and drags people out of their misery and sufferings by carrying out such charitable activities.

A DONOR VISITS THE HOSPITAL AND SCHOOL OF HOPE LOCATED AT KORANGI

 

HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan has 2 hospitals operating in Karachi, at Korangi and Gurumandir. Additionally, HOPE runs Maternal and Child Health Care centers in the city, as well as two Mobile Health Units, which cater the population in the outskirts of Karachi. In the domain of education, HOPE operates a formal Secondary High school Karachi and in Thatta, in addition to operating semi-formal schools and numerous informal schools.

Looking at the philanthropic activities of HOPE more and more donors come forward to support HOPE in its Noble cause. Recently a donor of HOPE Ms. Shahida visited the School and Hospital of HOPE, both of which are located at Zia Colony, Korangi.    She had donated spectacles and frames to the poor and needy patients of our Hospital.  There are many patients who were unable to afford spectacles or frames for themselves as it is costly.

She visited HOPE’s secondary care hospital and the HOPE School in Zia Colony, Korangi on 25th November 2024 on an exclusive visit to the area. The team toured the premises and was briefed about the recent happenings at both the hospital and the school. They were greatly appreciated the hospital facility and the quality of service being offered to all patients. Moreover, they interacted with the students of the HOPE school and were delighted by their level of motivation and curiosity. They were moved by the work done by HOPE in the area, which is otherwise deprived and neglected, and made a donation for the cause.

 HOPE - A Health NGO in Pakistan, continues its work to improve the living standards of the children and 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. The organization is spearheaded by the dynamic leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi and continuously strives to improve the health and educational disparity of the deprived community in the country.

HOPE DISTRIBUTES BOILED EGGS AT 100 QUARTER, KORANGI.

Pakistan has been reported to have one of the highest levels of prevalence of child malnutrition compared to other developing counties. Malnutrition, infants’ mortality, and stunted growth of children have been the most serious health issues which have been neglected deliberately over the past four decades

 According to the National Nutrition Survey, 33% of all children were underweight, nearly 48% were underdeveloped, 15% lacked basic health.

On Saturday, 02^nd November 2024, HOPE – A Health NGO in Pakistan, distributed, boiled eggs among the children and patients at Korangi, 100 Quarter.

An egg a day helps keep malnutrition away. One egg per day for 6 months leads to significant improvements in height and weight. Compared to children in established urban areas, children in rural communities are relatively more vulnerable. Early childhood undernutrition has a negative effect on the development of the brain and motor skills. These consequences may cause difficulties as an adult. Thus, enhancing nutrition in underdeveloped areas is a crucial economic objective.

Our team's motivation is increases when their efforts are recognized and appreciated, which motivates them to work even more. Therefore, we extend a warm welcome to everyone who looks forward to contribute to the goal of HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan.

These activities are carried out under the supervision of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, in the selection of the sites for the food distribution. The overwhelming deeds along with the tireless efforts of HOPE, have always been worth admiring. The acknowledgement and appreciation of our work boosts up our team’s motivation level committing them to put in even greater effort in doing so.

COOKED FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT HOPE SCHOOL ZIA COLONY

 

HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan has been relentlessly trying its best to feed hundreds of destitute people and children since the past many years. HOPE manages to provide food for the lesser fortunate the community to feed the underserved.

HOPE - A Health NGO in Pakistan, brought joy among the students of HOPE School Zia Colony, by their act of kindness. They did this by providing cooked meals to the students and the children residing in the community. HOPE team members served delicious biryani to the students. The people living in these communities were grateful for such a delicious snack. Their pure joy was reflected in their eyes.

Around 600 packets of biryani were distributed around the area. The biryani packets distributed to the communities, brought huge smiles on their faces. HOPE organizes similar cooked meal distributions in its hospitals and maternal and child health centers.

The locals residing in these areas are not blessed with such extravagant food, as they belong to lower class families and cannot afford it, hence the joy and happiness could be seen in their eyes while receiving the biryani. The smiles on the children's faces were priceless.

Under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, HOPE does not just aim to help others, but to eradicate poverty, illiteracy and hunger altogether. HOPE welcomes people and organizations who wish to contribute to achieving HOPE's goals.

THE CELEBRATION OF EID-E-MILAD-UN-NABI AT HOPE MATERNITY HOME AND GENERAL HOSPITAL GURUMANDIR

After the successful event of Eid-Milad-un-Nabi at the HOPE Head office, and HOPE School Thatta the Staff of HOPE Gurumandir Hospital and office arranged the celebration of Eid-Milad-un-Nabi at the HOPE General Hospital and Maternity Home, Gurumandir, Karachi on Friday the 18th of October 2024.

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.

In these Milad gatherings, all the students and staff members of HOPE School & Hospital Zia Colony, and the informal schools of HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan take an active part.

The students and teachers prepare naats and remember the teaching of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).  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.

Refreshments, snacks, and sweets were given out to the staff, students and visitors. All of the seating and audio preparations for the event were arranged by the personnel of HOPE School. Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, was also present to support and commend the children's efforts