Why are so many children still on the road and not in schools?

I am amazed to see so many children on the road despite the fact that there are numerous non-profit organizations available to help educate these children. Is the government not promoting them or are these located in areas which are difficult to access or is it due to lack of information about these institutes?

Well here is some information about schools working for children who cannot afford to get educated or are being forced to leave school due to poverty or some other domestic issue. Please inform people around you who need such help.

The Citizen Foundation

The Citizen Foundation is a non-profit organization which was established in 1995. It aims at bringing a positive social change via education. Today it is amongst the leading organizations in Pakistan as a professionally managed foundation serving the less privileged part of society.  It provides purpose-built schools in urban slums and rural areas of Pakistan.

Address: Plot No. 20, Sector - 14, Near Brookes Chowrangi, Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi 74900, Pakistan

Phone: +92-21-111-823-823

Email: info@tcf.org.pk

Fax: +92-21-35113460

Website: https://www.tcf.org.pk/

Care Foundation

Care Foundation was founded in 1988 striving to provide quality education to all. It wishes to empower children and equip them with education and skills to build a productive nation. In its own words, “Education reduces poverty, boosts economic growth, encourages gender equality, and fosters peace”.

Address: 21 Waris Road, Lahore, Pakistan

Phone: +92-42-37429245

Email:  info@carepakistan.org

Website: http://carepakistan.org/

Mashal Model School

The school is educating more than 860 children aged between three and eighteen years. It helps children who have suffered different traumatic experiences and provides them with a sense of trust and dignity enabling them to lead a normal life.

Address: Mashal Model School, Mohalla Luss, Nur Pur Shahan, Bari Imam, Islamabad, Pakistan

Phone: +92-300-5504641 +92-333-5937417

Email: mashalmodel@yahoo.com

Website: www.mashalschool.com/sponsor.html

Child Care Foundation

The Child Care Foundation of Pakistan was set up in 1996. It works in collaboration with the government, NGOs, Trade Unions, UN Bodies, Donor Agencies and private organizations in order to eliminate child labor in the country.

Address: A-6-A-E, 105, New Super Town, Defence Main Boulevard, Lahore, Pakistan

Phone: +92-42-3662-1031+92-42-3662-1031

Email: ccf@nexlinx.net.pk

Website: http://www.ccfp.org.pk/

UNICEF

UNICEF is an internationally known organization working to promote education in many developing nations like Pakistan. Its purpose is to reduce the number of girls not going to school by 30% and to promote education that is of high quality and child-friendly.

ISLAMABAD

Representative: Aida Girma-Melaku
Post: P.O.Box 1063
Phone: +92-51-2097880  +92-51-8317700
Fax: +92-51-2097799

KARACHI

Chief Field Office: Cristina Brugiolo
Post: P.O.Box 2023
Phone: +92-21-4549525-28
Fax: +92-21-4549529

LAHORE

Chief Field Office: Douglas G. Higgins
Phone: +92-42-35316802-6

QUETTA

Chief Field Office: David Igulu
Post: P.O.Box 284
Phone: +92-81-2838996, 2839144, 2832005, 2832291
Fax: +92-81-2838058

PESHAWAR

Chief Field Office: Charles Nzuki
Post: P.O. Box 476
Phone: +92-91-5701311-15
Fax: +92-91-5701301

Email: https://www.unicef.org/pakistan/partners_1786.html

As a society we are so immured to seeing kids on the road selling things or begging us to clear our cars or simply asking for money. It has become a norm and therefore it does not really bother us. Another issue is we prefer minding our own businesses. Concern for others is considered interfering in their lives. We must realize that these children also deserve the best of education which will eventually lead to better lives, better living and food. A society where there are so many different sects and where children are divided into groups based on race, color, financial status and class, can never unite. Let us try to minimize these distances. If you know a child who needs help, offer them this information. If you can educate a servant’s child, do it yourself or ask your child to tutor him/her. Make your children understand the importance of giving and reward them for their contribution in order to encourage them.

Posted in News & Updates by Romana Ibrahim on Mar 31, 2018