HOPE AND ITS LONG-STANDING RELATIONSHIP WITH STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan is known for supporting the underprivileged communities in Pakistan by providing health, education, vocational training and emergency relief.

HOPE has been actively operational since 26 years – HOPE has directly helped approximately 27,000 young people by providing them with education and equipping them with vocational skills, 80% of them which are females. Each year 11,000 to 12,000 children study in the HOPE schools, with around 1,000 graduating.

The organization also runs eight vocational centers for young women, three secondary care hospitals, two mobile clinics and seven maternal and childcare centers across Pakistan. It estimates that its healthcare program reaches nearly 500,000 patients each year.

Standard Chartered bank has been an old long-standing partner with HOPE – An Educational NGO in Pakistan, HOPE has worked on several projects with Standard Charted, one of the main activities is the Grand Iftar, which is sponsored by Standard Charted and carried out by HOPE. Iftar and Dinner is provided to approximately 1600-1800 students and staff members.  Other activities include, ration distribution, iftar distribution, plantation, beach clean drive etc. Furthermore, Standard Chartered has helped in emergencies where they’ve funded the distribution of food to families.

Since the establishment of HOPE, it has already helped tens of thousands of young people throughout Pakistan. Dr Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, also the founder and Chairmen of HOPE has the plans to grow HOPE slowly and continue to support the communities they are currently part of.

According to her we are expanding slowly because we don’t have the resources and, if we grow too fast, we might lose our grip on the control mechanisms on operations. But it is not just about numbers it is about quality. If HOPE goes to a particular community, we don’t desert them. Our projects don’t end after one year or two years. We continue to do the work because the community has a trust in us and – if we leave – they would lose trust.

STORY OF NOMAN AN UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENT AT HOPE HIGH SCHOOL, ZIA COLONY, KORANGI.

This is the story of Noman, who had faced a lot of hardships during his childhood. His father had a cycle repair shop, due to which his father was able to make ends meet, but they were unable to afford to live a normal life. 

Noman was a student of HOPE School, Zia Colony Korangi.  Since his father was unable to afford the fees of private schools, Noman was put in HOPE Zia School, where his school fees was free of cost. Due to their weak financial situation, the tuition fees and other educational supplies related costs was sponsored by HOPE – An Educational NGO in Pakistan. HOPE had never charged any money from Noman in all these years.  HOPE has also provided the essential items required for education like school bag, stationary, lunch box, text books, copies etc.

In fact, after the passing of matric from HOPE Zia school, Korangi. HOPE An NGO in Pakistan also sponsored the tuition fees of Nomans College and University. This was all because of his dedication in studies and his ambition to achieve something in life. HOPE could see that spark in his eyes and did their best to support him throughout his higher studies. Noman graduated from Karachi University in M.Sc Physics Program.

Hence after several years of hard work and dedication, Noman is the Head of department of Physics in PAF Inter College Korangi Creek. He is now living a life of easy and comfort. All this was possible through the sponsorship and support of HOPE.

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi looks closely into the progress of her schools. She takes interest in students who have an ambition burning in them, she does her best to support them to bring out the best in them.

 

HOPE CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY AT ITS SCHOOLS

Independence Day is observed annually on 14^th of August, it is a national holiday in Pakistan, commemorating the day when Pakistan achieved independence and was declared a sovereign nation, following the end of the British Raj in 1947.

Every year on 14^th of August, Pakistan gets decked up in all its glory to celebrate its Independence Day with incredible pomp and show. Every Pakistani’s heart throbs with a sentiment of patriotism and unity; and remembering the freedom fighters and great leaders like Quaid-e-Azam who made it possible for the Indian Muslims to live peacefully and independently in a separate motherland, today known as Pakistan.

The day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and passion by the students in every School of HOPE – An Educational NGO in Pakistan.  Which includes HOPE High School Zia Colony (Karachi), HOPE High School (Thatta), HOPE High School (Muzaffarabad), HOPE Schools (AJK and Muzafargarh), also at the Home Schools. 

The Students performed short skits on poetry, storytelling. Furthermore, dance performances, role model acting etc. were also conducted.  The teachers and principals gave motivational speeches.  There was face painting.  The schools were decorated with wonderful flag buntings, streamers and balloons of white/green color. The students were the most excited among all, for this day, as they are usually seen wearing new white and green clothes and badges on this occasion and take part in the decoration of their homes and schools with Pakistani flags and green buntings etc.

 HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan, makes it a point to keep the celebration of Pakistan’s Independence day by giving a chance to those underprivileged children studying at HOPE Formal and Informal Schools to celebrate this day with great enthusiasm. The children are encouraged to take part in singing national songs and perform whatever their hearts content.

Under the leadership of Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist in Karachi, HOPE still continues its mission in philanthropic work and keeps the importance of children education in mind, as they are the future of the nation and will be future leaders one day.

 

STORY OF MISBAH SHABBIR AN UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENT AT HOPE HIGH SCHOOL, ZIA COLONY, KORANGI.

This is the success story of Misbah Shabbir D/O Muhammad Shabbir, who belongs to Karachi.  Misbah faced to tough time during her childhood, her mother had passed away she was very young, and her father is a labour who earns daily wage salary.

Misbah has always had the interest in studies, she was a smart student, and used to get good grades, her father wanted her to study well, but could not afford to pay the tuition fees, hence seeing her interest in studies her father had got her admission done in HOPE High School Zia Colony, Korangi. Where he told about their financial situation, upon which HOPE completely waved off the tuition fees throughout her schooling. The other educational supplies related costs were also sponsored by HOPE – An Educational NGO in Pakistan. HOPE has never charged a single penny from Misbah in all these years.  HOPE has also provided the essential items required for education like school bag, stationary, lunch box, text books, copies etc.

Misbah passed her matric from HOPE Zia School.  She is now a teacher and teaches islamiat in school. Through which she supports in the house.  Misbah recently got married to a tailor. She personally believes the stage she is at right now it is because of the support of HOPE – An NGO in Pakistan. 

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla - A Child Specialist in Karachi, monitors the progress of each of her school very closely, 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 that could improve the conditions of their family.

 

STORY OF DILAWAR HUSSAIN AN EX-STUDENT OF HOPE SCHOOL MUZAFFARGARH.

This is a success story of Dilawar Hussain S/O Syed Jaffir Hussain Shah. Dilawar Hussain was a student of HOPE School Muzaffargarh. He has 2 siblings, a younger sister and a brother, who are also currently students of HOPE School Muzaffagarh. Dilawar belongs to a very poor family, who is living a life below poverty. His father Jaffir Hussain does not have a permanent job, but takes up any odd job he comes across to provide bread to the family. Due to the odd jobs of Dilawar’s father, there is no fixed income, due to which they have to face a lot of hardships as somedays his father gets paid by any random job, while other days there is no job, so not income.

Looking at the financial situation of the house, Dilawar started a small business in his house during his school days, by selling sweets, biscuits, chips, jelly’s and other products in his house to the children of his neighborhood. He buys the products at wholesale rates and sells them at retail rates. Due to which he is able to generate some income to support his father.  Dilawar was always a hardworking and dedicated student. He had the urge to study hard.   Looking at the financial situation of Dilawar and his siblings,  HOPE – An Educational NGO in Pakistan supported Dilawar and his other 2 siblings throughout schooling, by providing textbooks, copies, stationary, lunchbox, school bags and other essentials. HOPE also sponsored the school fees and is still sponsoring Dilawars siblings fees.

Dilawar completed his matric from Government School Punjab, and is now enrolled in DG Khan University in BS Agriculture Program.  He is also working a part time government job at One Agro Chemicals, Punjab. By working a part time job Dilawar is able to sponsor his own university fees as well as contribute in his house.  This is all possible because of the interest and hard work or Dilawar that he is able to manage studies and work at the same time. 

Dr. Mubina Agboatwalla – A Child Specialist In Karachi, does her best to help students who have their personal interest and dedication to work hard and achieve something in life. She especially helps and encourages the students who do not have he means to study but have the will and dedication.