Help us Educate Street Children in Pakistan

Network for Human and Social Development expanded their scope of the project to help street children. Now, this project is working in three locations:

• Girls Primary School, Village Baria Panhwar, UC Mehar, District Dadu, Province Sindh
• Non-Formal Basic Education School, Mithrio Charan, UC Chachro, District Tharparkar, Province Sindh,
• Institute of Information Technology, Shop 16-17, First Floor, Zaman Plaza, Westridge Market Rawalpindi
• Kaus-e-Kazah School of Inclusive Education, House 272, Street 5, Gulrez Housing Scheme Phase II, Rawalpindi

All three locations are direct beneficiaries, and the attached report provides details of work done in these areas.

We are grateful to our donors through whom these institutes are successful and are able to support students in these areas.

• Progress Report (PDF)
  

Introduction

Network for Human and Social Development is a registered not-for-profit organization registered with the Social Welfare Department, Economic Affairs Division, and Pakistan Center of Philanthropy. The organization has worked nationally with national and international donors serving Pakistan’s most underprivileged and neglected communities.

The organization has successfully executed many projects which has resulted in the betterment of the socio-economic situation of the most vulnerable society of this region. The report will discuss the educational projects that the organization is implementing to help educate the out of school and poverty-stricken children all across Pakistan.

 School for inclusive education

NHSD in collaboration with Kaus-e-Kazah Organization, which is funded by the Punjab Welfare Trust for the Disabled, is dedicated to providing high quality education to disadvantaged and out of school children. Our goal is to assist them in building confidence and self-esteem to face the challenges of the world. Through education, they will be able to secure better futures for themselves and their families. The school offers top-notch education with the support of experienced and devoted staff members. The school is officially registered with the Literacy Department and provides children with books, notebooks, uniforms, transportation, and education completely free of charge. As the future of our beloved nation, NHSD is tirelessly working towards achieving excellence and upholding our lofty ideals in both KKO School Rawalpindi and Girls Primary School Baria Panhwar Mehar Dadu Sindh. To this day, over 25000 students have received education and graduated from the said school.

Girls Primary School Baria Panhwar Mehar Dadu, Sindh

Girls Primary School Baria Panhwar Mehar Dadu Sindh was established with generous funding from the Consulate General of Japan in Karachi. The modern building, high quality furniture, advanced equipment, and dedicated staff in this remote and underdeveloped area have brought optimism to the community regarding a promising and improved future for their children. The school operates in partnership with the Sindh Education Foundation, which not only supplies the students with educational materials but also covers the staff salaries. The educational institution caters to children from three different villages, providing them with both education and skills training for a brighter tomorrow.

Primary School Mithrio Charan Mithrio Suttar Tharparkar, Sindh

After the floods, the Network For Human and Social Development (NHSD) built two schools in Chachro district that are currently operated by KKO. These educational institutions accommodate 30 students each, with one dedicated teacher overseeing their learning. KKO supplies the necessary books for the students. Given the absence of schools in the vicinity and the resulting lack of educational opportunities for the children, these schools represent a beacon of hope, offering them a chance for a brighter future.

Technical Training Center

NHSD, in collaboration with NAVTTC, has started a Technical Training Institute, which conducts programs like freelancing, basic computer courses, and graphic designing, and has recently started a one-year diploma in information technology. These courses are taught by highly experienced Instructors who are well-versed in their respective fields.

Certified Courses in Computer Courses

NHSD conducts NTB (National Training Bureau) certification courses in:

1. Freelancing
2. Graphic Designing
3. Basic Computer Courses

Since October 2023, eight batches have successfully completed these various IT and computer courses, and many of the students have started working on freelancing sites like Upwork and Fiver- and are earning their own livelihood through the skills they have learned in the Training Institute.

Diploma in Information Technology (D.IT)

NHSD, understanding the importance of information and computer technology in the growth of an individual or a country’s socio-economic development, has recently started a one-year diploma course in information technology. This one-year course is divided into two semesters of six months duration. The courses being taught in each semester are as follows:

• First Semester

1. Microsoft Office
2. Information Communication Technology
3. Computer Hardware and Software
4. Operating System and Microsoft Window Server
5. Introduction to Programming (C/C++)

• Second Semester

1. Graphic Designing and Animation
2. Introduction to Database and Microsoft Access
3. Web Development and E-commerce
4. Digital Marketing
5. Final Year Project

The classes are conducted from Monday to Thursday from 4pm till 7pm. So far, thirty students are enrolled in this IT Diploma, and out of these students, the education of twenty students is sponsored by the organization’s gracious donors and beneficiaries.

• Educating_street_children_of_Pakistan.pdf (PDF)