HOPE Team Visits Muzaffargarh (DAY 2)

Education plays an extremely important role in the human capital formation. Education not only improves productivity levels, but also increases efficiency among individuals thus leads towards a sustainable economy. Like various other developing countries, the education sector in Pakistan remains weak as there are: low enrollment rates, wide disparities between regions and gender, lack of trained teachers and resources. These factors are even more significant when a city in south-western Punjab, Pakistan, is taken into consideration. Within Muzaffargarh, the literacy rates remain low as the majority of the population work menial jobs to provide their families with the basic needs of life.

With these statistics in mind, the failure to deliver basic human rights such as education to disadvantaged citizens has led to HOPE- an Educational NGO in Pakistan, playing an important role in filling this void.

On day 2 of the visit, the team visited the school where approximately 200+ students are enrolled, respectively. The team distributed gifts, school bags, shoes, jeans, toys, and warm clothes, pencil case for students and handbags for the teachers there.

Food items, rolls and juice boxes were also distributed among the students and teachers there. The children were so excited and happy to receive the distributed items; the smiles and happiness on their face was clearly seen.

HOPE is ecstatic to see its students in the rural regions of Punjab studying despite the walk from their homes. Dr.Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi and a born philanthropist, is of the view that, providing basic necessities to the underprivileged class, is obligatory for those who have the capacity to help.

With the passion to serve humanity, HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan reaches out to all those who no one reaches out to. These schools are giving free and quality education to the poor children, who cannot even afford to buy uniforms, bags, books etc. for school. Hence, each year HOPE's team under the supervision of Dr. Mubina, visits the school in Punjab and distributes food items as well as new clothes, uniforms, books etc. To the poor children studying there.

A joyous chatter filled the air as everyone dug into their shares. The visit proved to be an enjoyable one that left smiles on the students as well the HOPE team.