HOPE AND ITS NETWORK OF HOME SCHOOLS

With a network of home schools spreading from the coastal commercial city of Karachi in the very south, into rural Sindh, rural Punjab and all the way up to the mountains of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, the very north of Pakistan HOPE -  An Educational NGO in Pakistan, has been very determined and very focused in providing quality education to the general masses, especially in areas where schools are non-existent and the concept of education literally has no priority. Since its existence, HOPE - An NGO in Pakistan, has tirelessly endeavored, within its means, to minimize illiteracy in Pakistan – one of the few rare countries in the world whose literacy rate is actually going down.

Home schools play a vital 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 employment opportunities for educated girls in the community, who can teach in these schools and earn a living.  The practice of home schools is all about a teacher who volunteers to educate the children of her neighborhood and the surrounding areas, she dedicates a room in her house for this home school and allots several hours in teaching children almost all subjects which are taught in school on regular basis. The teacher is paid a certain amount by HOPE for her time, services and home.  The teachers of these home schools are usually students themselves of Intermediate, B. Com or BA. Who volunteer to teach during their off timing.

By saving on infrastructure, HOPE also manages to focus more on the quality of the teachers, who are handpicked and appointed after a thorough assessment and trial. Every year the teachers are also sent for training so that they can further enhance their skills. According to Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, she says the ultimate goal is to initiate a new system of learning which understands the reasons why so many children do not attend school.

ANNUAL RESULT CEREMONY AT HOPE FORMAL SCHOOL KARACHI

HOPE - An Educational NGO in Pakistan, has played a vital role in providing free of cost quality education in the country for around 23 years. It carries out a variety of activities to encourage its students who perform well in their respective classes.

On 27th May 2022, HOPE conducted its annual result ceremony at its Formal High School, which is located in, Zia Colony, Korangi, Karachi. HOPE school welcomes all the under-privileged children to receive education. HOPE which is directed by Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, has a profound concern about the less fortunate children of the society, hence she provides free schooling, uniforms, books etc. Every year, an annual result ceremony takes place in which the hard-working, dedicated and brilliant students are awarded. This encourages and motivates the students to work harder so that they can achieve their goals in life.

Dr. Jamil, Mr. Amjad and Mrs Amjad were invited as Chief Guests. The guests were made aware of the progress that HOPE’s formal school is making in regards to educating the under-privileged and neglected part of our society. The annual result ceremony started with the recitation of Quranic verses. Followed by a series of dances and other patriotic performances by the students, followed by the announcements of results. Students prepared group dance performances on various themes.

Students from HOPE Thatta School also performed at the annual result ceremony on various cultural Sindhi songs and dances, which portrayed a sense of diversified cultures existing among the provinces of Pakistan. Loads of applauses and cheers spoke highly about the enjoyment of the children.

The announcements were done by Sir. Taha and Miss Mahnoor who are teachers at the school of HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan, led the function. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd position holders were announced for each class and the children were awarded with certificates and trophies. The classes covered ranged from Pre-School up to Matric. The honorable guests were given the chance to distribute the prizes among the high achievers.

Loads of applauses and cheers spoke highly about the enjoyment of the children. The exited faces, happiness, cheers, joy and laughter accompanied as every dance reached its final step.  During the event the guests, staff and students were served with kebab, chicken sandwich, chips, cold drink and biscuits.  Sulaiman Agboatwalla the son of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla also played various songs on his keyboard which pleased the crowd.

The best performers were awarded with prizes and in the end, Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla addressed the audience and appreciated their efforts for the marvelous work in studies and performances for that evening.  Her dedication and confidence surely formulated into the results that was witnessed.