Our pledge to our communities
PHOTOBOOK 2016-2017
Impact at a glance
2016-2017
Who we are 4 Our story 6 Our history 7 Our pledge & values 8 Our vision & mission 9 Sustainable Development Golas
Our messages 10 Mrs. Razia Begum Mr. Sheikh Muhammad Sarwar 11 Mrs. Bilqees Sarwar
Our youth ambassadors Leadership messages 12 Mr. Farhan Sarwar, President BSF Mr. Farhaj Sarwar, Senior Vie Chairman BSF 13 Mr. Ahmar Sarwar, Vice Chairman BSF Mr. Furqan Sarwar, Vice President BSF 14 Mrs. Arfa Sajid, General Secretary BSF Mrs. Baserat Imran, Finance Secretary BSF
15 Maham Furqan Neha Sarwar Hiba Farhan Maliha Sarwar
Our journey 16 Meet the team 17 Highlights of our past projects 18 Key achievements in 2017 19 Bilqees Sarwar Hospital
Our healthcare projects 22 Mayo Hospital Lahore 24 District Jail Lahore 26 Al-Haj Sheikh Muhammad Sarwar diagnostic centre 28 Sheikh Najeeb-ud-Din eye centre 30 Inauguration of hospital support centre 32 Sheikh Najeeb-ud-Din dental centre 34 General Hospital
Our acadamic projects 36 Collaboration with Customs Public School 38 Government Primary School run by BSF 40 Light to life 2.0 campaign 42 Scholarships granted to Forman Christian College 44 Fly for Peace Campaign in Turkey 46 Celebration of International Literacy Day at CPS 48 Visit of Beaconhouse Students 50 Launch of BSF Scholarship Program
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Our story
Bilqees Sarwar Foundation (BSF) is a registered welfare organization in Pakistan, which aims to provide public health, education and humanitarian support to the local community and beyond that BSF is working for the welfare of the prisoners. BSF is the charitable division of a group of companies, managed by the Sarwar family including NRS International and Minha Foods (Minha Edible Oils and Minha Dairy Farm). NRS International, an industry leader in manufacturing and developing relief essentials for the humanitarian, public health and development sectors. Under the umbrella of NRS International there is NRS Relief, Tana Netting and Moon Netting which are providing relief goods all over the world with their manufacturing facility based in Lahore, Pakistan, H. Sheikh Noor-ud-Din & Sons (HSNDS).
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BSF was inaugurated with the strong belief that every business has a responsibility to support its community. It was named after Mrs. Bilqees Sarwar, wife of the late Sheikh Muhammad Sarwar, founder of NRS International and HSNDS. In line with his vision, the core objective of the foundation is to alleviate suffering and build community resilience in Pakistan and across the world. BSF is working proactively in the sectors of healthcare, education, humanitarian assistance and prisoner’s welfare
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Our history
In 2005, the Sarwar family struggled to find quality healthcare for a sick family member. In that same year, a devastating earthquake shook regions of Pakistan and many families were left without basic supplies and healthcare services. Throughout the relief efforts, the Sarwar family became one of the largest donors to its constituents in the region. In 2013 we expanded our efforts internationally to reach a wider scope of people in need.
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Our pledge
Over the past 10 years, the BSF team has worked tirelessly by conducting projects, campaigns and building partnerships in order to serve a wider scope of communities. The Sarwar family led the foundation on the belief that ‘charity begins at home’. To ensure we create real impact and sustainable change, we are committed to focus on three key areas:
Healthcare
Humanitarian response
Prisoners welfare
Education
Our values Trust Commitment Stewardship Integrity Sustainability
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Our vision
To improve the wellbeing of vulnerable populations in Pakistan and build a healthy, sustainable community by leveraging the Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs) framework.
Our mission
To create positive change and implement sustainable programs to support healthcare, educational and humanitarian projects.
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Sustainable Development Goals To create educational opportunities for underprivileged children in our community, improve existing academic systems and promote awareness about the importance of education as a basic human right.
To provide access to quality healthcare facilities to our community. We are committed to creating new healthcare facilities as well as upgrading existing (governmental) medical infrastructure.
To offer sustainable support to disadvantaged communities, including neglected urban areas and those affected by humanitarian crises or natural disasters, with the aim of building resilience and local recovery systems.
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Mrs. Razia Begum 1925 - 2006
As the family matriarch and care giver, Mrs. Razia Begum, deeply cared about community healthcare. Many of her close family members suffered from chronic illnesses with limited or no access to quality treatments. Her love inspired our foundation to open the charity hospital in the suburbs of Lahore, where access to quality healthcare was not in reach for the community members. Through these efforts, her warmth and dedication to helping the sick continues to touch others.
Mr. Sheikh Muhammed Sarwar 1946 - 2016
The late Mr. Sheikh Muhammed Sarwar was a business person and a philanthropic leader. The secret to his success was valuing his employees with respect and supporting community members with utmost concern. His belief in equitable community healthcare resulted in the establishment of two pharmacies at HSNDS, which aimed to provide free medical services to staff and their families. His legacy as a father, son and husband lives on and will continue to inspire future generations to come.
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Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Mrs. Bilqees Sarwar Chairwoman BSF
While living in a globalized world, we are facing several challenges related to social development, academic growth and provision of quality healthcare facilities. As a foundation we have chosen to commit to the improvement of the improvised academic infrastructure, providing access to quality healthcare and proactively responding to humanitarian crises. We have set an ambitious goal to double our budget by next year, through funding campaigns and increased visibility in the areas of healthcare and education. 2017 was the year of sharpening our focus and increasing our impact. We recognize that change starts at home. Acknowledging the challenges we face in our local community, we need to start supporting our neighbors first, before scaling our efforts up nationally and internationally. I am proud to say that my children and grandchildren are passionately giving back to society through the implementation of numerous initiatives on quality education and healthcare access to those who need it the most.
Mrs. Bilqees Sarwar, Chairwoman, BSF has been conferred with “Tamgha-e-Imtiaz� to acknowledge her tireless efforts to serve the community members in the sectors of healthcare, education, welfare of the prisoners and humanitarian assistance.
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Mr. Farhaj Sarwar Senior Vice Chairman BSF
From little seeds, mighty trees grow, and this saying describes our journey so far. Our country is facing several challenges especially in the areas of healthcare and education, with only few resources dedicated to them. BSF has up scaled its activities significantly in 2017 and thanks to our growing donor base, we have positively impacted the lives of 150,000 community members.
Mr. Farhan Sarwar President BSF
Our secret to success is honoring every employee working for us and taking care of the community members by supporting them with our CSR-driven initiatives. As a father transfers his legacy to his children, I inherited the passion to serve humanity from my father. Being the eldest son, I am transferring this vision to the next generation in hopes that it will be preserved and carried forward. It is through our faith, and encouragement from our friends, that we are able to continue this important initiative. Our work has only just begun and next year we are looking forward to sharing further successes with you.
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Mr. Furqan Sarwar Vice President BSF
According to UNICEF, an estimated 9.4 million primary school-aged children receive no formal education. As a father and a responsible citizen of Pakistan, I believe that there should be a strong call to action for the development of a sustainable academic infrastructure. Therefore, I wholeheartedly support our educational projects. It is about creating a generation with the right skills and tools needed to lead productive, healthy and happy lives.
Mr. Ahmar Sarwar Vice Chairman BSF
We take our investment in our foundation very seriously. We want to ensure that every rupee we donate helps as many people as possible and contributes to sustainable change. To make this a reality we leverage our expertise from other sectors and apply it to our foundation.
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Mrs. Baserat Imran Finance Secretary, BSF
Being a part of BSF, It’s our foremost responsibility to facilitate the underprivileged segments of society with standard education and quality healthcare therefore, we are working for the cause of developing a state where we can live and enjoy the basic human rights including education, standard healthcare solutions and the welfare of prisoners.
Mrs. Arfa Sajid General Secretary, BSF
Education is a primitive necessity for developing a great nation and a key responsibility of every institute to develop a culture that encourages and support the young generation to perform at their best. Therefore, BSF has taken charge to support the academic institutions and healthcare facilities to generate a productive environment for a bright future of the next generation.
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Our BSF Youth
Ambassadors Our foundation is blessed with passionate, dedicated and energetic youth ambassadors -the grandchildren of Mrs. Bilqees Sarwar - who carry her legacy forward and introduce new ways of tackling and resolving social issues in a community they call home.
I am very proud to be part of BSF’s mission to improve the education and healthcare systems. It gives me great pleasure to get into action and actively participate in BSF campaigns, with the aim to create real change.
I love being part of something bigger than myself. Through my contribution to BSF, I am able to spread some happiness to the people around me. As the eldest granddaughter, I feel it is my responsibility to help others and become a role model to my younger cousins.
I inherited the heart to serve my community from my elders and, as a BSF youth ambassador, I believe that youngsters can play a significant role in the development of a nation. We bring fresh concepts on the table and we challenge the way we build up our society.
I really like to participate actively in the activities organized by BSF. Giving back to the community in a sustainable way is of great importance to my family, and my parents have instilled this sense of responsibility into my brothers and myself.
Maham Furqan
Neha Sarwar
Maliha Sarwar
Hiba Farhan
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Our
Team With a team of skilled professionals and a fully functional call centre, we are providing donors with the transparent model of sharing grants to those in need, while efficiently addressing the patients’ queries and concerns.
We aim to develop strong ties with other organizations to provide the maximum support to the community members. Mehreen Khan Manager - Planning & Development
Faiza Muneeb Manager - Grants
Our aim is to build linkages with the corporate sector to represent our organization through effective communication by reaching industrialists, government agencies and other stakeholders. My responsibility is to ensure the smooth flow of operations within the foundation and the hospital to improve the quality of work and to enhance our expertise in delivering the best service to our community. Ammara Basharat Manager - Operations
Sajid Saqib Manager - Corporate Affairs
We aim to create healthy communities by spreading awareness for social reforms in public health, education and humanitarian sectors through our digital platforms, publications and social awareness campaigns. Saher Naqvi Manager - Media & Communications
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Highlights of our
past projects
Donated 1.35 million rupees to Pakistan Myasthenic Welfare Organization (PMWO)
2015
Established Bilqees Sarwar Hospital (BSH)
2012
Refurbished Neurology Ward at Mayo Hospital
2014
Sponsored education for 40 young students in Pakistan at Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust (SNPET)
Completed the renovation of East Medical Ward Female Unit at Mayo Hospital
Supported #HeForShe campaign for gender equality at HSNDS
Over 1,000 Syrian refugees treated by BSFfunded mobile clinic.
2016 Established ophthalmology department at Bilqees Sarwar Hospital (BSH)
Renovated Lahore’s District Jail Hospital Medical Ward
Donated multipurpose tents, core relief items and school kits to Syrian refugees at Bilqees Camp of Hope Launched Flood Relief Initiative on Eid-Ul-Adha
Established Razia Begum Dialysis Centre at BSH
Refurbished East Medical Ward Male Unit at Mayo Hospital
Distributed Ramadan food packages to 500 earthquake victims in the Swat province
Served Iftar meals to 78,000 community members during Ramadan
Celebrated World Refugee Day in Islamabad, supported by HSNDS
Renovated and took charge of a public school and mosque in Jamber, Pakistan
Provided scholarships to City School Model United Nations worth PKR 2.66 million (USD 25,131).
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Improved the lives of 150,000 community members in Pakistan
Key achievements
in 2017
At BSF, we continue to provide quality healthcare and education to underprivileged communities. Let’s have a look at our key achievements and milestones:
In 2016-2017, BSF invested USD 1.3 million in various charity projects
Expanded the Bilqees Sarwar Hospital with the establishment of a well-equipped diagnostic center and dental care center
Strengthened ties with government hospitals to provide standard quality treatments on a wider scale. This includes providing equipment, upgrades and construction of additional patient spaces
Provided 500 scholarships to support the underprivileged yet bright students to reach their full potential.
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Bilqees Sarwar
Hospital
The Bilqees Sarwar Hospital is part of the Bilqees Sarwar Foundation (BSF), where walk-in patients can access general physicians, optometrists, hyphenate fully equipped wards and laboratories. BSH also offers specialised eye treatments and laser vision correction, amongst other medical services.
5,183
12,500
patients treated monthly
optical surgeries
74,843
general health patients
94,566
eye out patients
30,828
dialysis treatments
Razia Begum Dialysis Centre
Separate Wards for hepatitis C+ , C -, B+
74,843
dialysis Machines
Our aim is to provide quality healthcare facilities to the community members by providing easy access to free and subsidized healthcare solutions.
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February 2017
Mayo Hospital Lahore Refurbishment of Nephrology Ward Mayo Hospital is one of the largest and prestigious state-owned hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan. Following the year 2017, BSF donated PKR 17.17 million (USD 162,064) for the refurbishment and extension of its Nephrology Ward. This amount was utilized to upgrade medical equipment to maximize patient care.
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We also successfully renovated four medical wards Neurology Ward 2012 East Medical Ward (Male) 2014 East Medical Ward (Female) 2015 Nephrology Ward 2017
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May 2017
District Jail Lahore Renovation of Bilqees Sarwar Medical Ward We completed the second phase of renovation of the Bilqees Sarwar Medical Ward at the Government of Punjab Prison Department’s District Jail in Lahore. BSF invested PKR 10 million to provide the required medical facilities for treating the inmates facing minor to life-threatening health conditions.
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Acquired new medical equipment. Provided 26 new patient beds
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September 2017
Al-Haj Sheikh Muhammad Sarwar Diagnostic Centre Inauguration of new diagnostic centre
We established a full-fledged diagnostic center at Bilqees Sarwar Hospital in under the name of Al-Haj Sheikh Muhammad Sarwar Diagnostic Centre. This center is equipped with advanced machinery to provide standard diagnostic testing for subsidized fees to local community members. This facility is free for community members who are most in need.
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Services offered: Latest 64 Slice CT scan imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Colour Doppler Ultrasound scanning An advanced diagnostic laboratory Digital X-Ray
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September 2017
Sheikh Najeeb-ud-Din Eye Centre Reopening of eye centre
This year, we successfully reopened a new block at BSH to accommodate the high influx of patients suffering from eye diseases. This new center is well-equipped with advanced ophthalmology infrastructure.
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In 2017, Sheikh Najeeb-ud-Din Eye Centre has successfully conducted over:
75,000
outpatient department scans
4,500
eye surgeries
Our ophthalmology department offers: Outpatient department scan Complete laboratory testing facility Laser eye treatment Optical surgeries Pharmacy
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November 2017
Inauguration of Hospital Support Center We inaugurated a support center to respond to patient queries more efficiently. Comprising of 11 customer service representatives, the support center is working to reach out to people who do not have easy access to the hospital. This team is responding to frequently asked questions by the patients on the phone.
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Functions of Hospital Support Center:
Providing awareness about the treatment procedures
Scheduling patient visits and donors to the hospital
Responding to patient and donor queries more effectively
Providing assistance to patients regarding our online access portals.
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December 2017
Inauguration of Sheikh Najeeb-ud-din Dental Center A state-of-the-art dental center was inaugurated in December at BSH, following an investment of approximately PKR 2.5 million. This center has two dental units and offers modern medical facilities and amenities. It has the capacity to treat 50 patients and can conduct 15 dental procedures per day. The dental center offers free and subsidized dental care, including free medicines, based on the patient’s financial capacity. In addition, patients are educated on dental hygiene, procedures and prevention.
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Sheikh Najeeb-ud-Din Dental Center offers: Root canal procedures Teeth fixing procedures Fillings and extraction of teeth.
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General Hospital We joined hands with the government to provide easy access to the diagnostic center facilities in the centre of Lahore.
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Establishment of Bilqees Sarwar Hospital (BSH) Help Desk at Lahore General Hospital to refer patients to BSH.
Took charge of administration of the Dialysis Unit at Lahore General Hospital.
Our aim is to provide academic opportunities for underprivileged youth and improve educational infrastructure in our community to ensure a better future for the next generation.
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Collaboration with Customs Public School We partnered with Customs Public School (CPS) in Lahore in order to address the multiple academic challenges. We want to encourage the families of underprivileged students to excel in school and achieve a brighter future despite life’s adversities.
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In July 2017 the Bilqees Sarwar Educational Block property, worth PKR 6.6 million, was inaugurated. The block comprises of six air-conditioned classrooms accommodating 120 students and equipped with all the necessities.
On the 35th Anniversary of CPS (April 2017) we raised the total number of educational scholarships to 100, worth PKR 7.2 million, on the event of the Annual High Achievers ceremony.
In April 2017 we announced cash rewards worth PKR 319,000 for teachers and faculty management for their dedication and academic development.
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Government Primary School run by BSF
We have taken a step towards improving the educational system by providing equal opportunities for the Stars of the Future at Government Boys Primary School. This school is run by BSF at Jambar Kalan, Pattoki.
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In the previous year, we renovated the entire school building and a mosque adjacent to the school. In October 2017, we hosted a ‘Uniform Distribution Ceremony’ where we gave away school uniforms and accessories to a total of 150 students. In the near future we will equip the school with essential upgrades, including a computer lab, expanded classrooms, an updated curriculum and school upgrade from grades 5 to 10.
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April 2017
Light to Life 2.0 Campaign
In April 2017, we sponsored ‘Light to Life 2.0’. This three-day activity was organized by the Blood Donors Society and University of Engineering and Technology (UET) in Lahore, with 4,000 participating students and faculty members.
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A free eye camp was organized by BSH for the event attendees A special awareness walk on ‘Protect your kidneys’ was organized by the Blood Donors Society supported by BSF.
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January 2017
Scholarships granted to Forman Christian College
In January 2017, we granted 50 scholarships to orphan students at the Formanite Alumni opening ceremony of the 5th Annual Forman Christian College Model United Nations Conference (FORMUN V) to encourage the students in continuing their academic journey.
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March 2017
Fly for Peace Campaign in Turkey We organized a colorful ‘Fly For Peace’ campaign for 75 Syrian refugee children from Gaziantep orphanage in Turkey. In this campaign, all children had a day out to fly the kites which they decorated at an art workshop. They all thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to run around and release some of their energy flying their painted kites.
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The three-day exhibition featured the Syrian refugee children’s beautiful and profound artworks that reflect their hopes for a peaceful future 75 Syrian children aged between 8-12 at UFUK orphanage in Gaziantep, Turkey, were invited Exhibition took place at the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition (DIHAD) at the Dubai WorldTrade Centre.
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September 2017
Celebration of International Literacy Day at CPS
On International Literacy Day, we organized a full day activity with the high achievers at Customs Public School Trust (CPS) to celebrate the students’ academic performance in the presence of Ms. Hiba Farhan, Youth Ambassador at BSF. The event acknowledged the outstanding performance of the students and faculty members at CPS.
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November 2017
Visit of Beaconhouse Students
We hosted an observational visit of the students from Beaconhouse School System, voluntarily representing ‘Hospice’. They visited Bilqees Sarwar Hospital with an interest to know about medical procedures, quality of treatment and services offered at the hospital.
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December 2017
Launch of BSF Scholarship Program
One of our objectives is to empower our education system in Pakistan. One way we do so is by awarding scholarships to orphan students who belong to underprivileged families. This particular support program helps them to continue their academic careers, receiving education on par with the best schools.
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BSF is awarding 100 scholarships particularly to support the orphan students from Punjab at intermediate level to pursue their academic career.
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Tel +92 42 345 00 005 | Fax +92 42 3597 8006 Email info@bsfoundation.com | Web www.bsfoundation.com Bilqees Sarwar Foundation, 27 KM Main Ferozpur Road Lahore, Pakistan