Ehsaas (2011-12) by Qaiser Sidique

Annual Report Urdu, Arabic origin meaning “FEEL”

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Ehsaas

Nurturing the needy

2011-12

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Table of Contents S.No.

Contents

Page No.

Service to Mankind- Our Primary Duty

In Pursuit of Comfort for Destitute - Editorial

Welfare Programmes of JKYF

Aabid- In the lap of Bait-ul-Hilal

Half Widows-Half Orphans, Full responsibility-Ather Zia – Cover Story

Issues of unmarried Girls-Rehabilitation of widows – Javid Jawad

Institution of Simple Marriage

Audit Report -2011-12

Organized social response is inevitable – Khursheed Wani

Ramdhan Iftar – S.A. Ghani

Institutionalization of Social Service – Ahsan-ul-Haque

Experience at Bait-ul-Hilal – M. Ismail Ganie

Setting up of orphanage is a compulsion

Social Service-Our Responsibilities – Mehmood-ur-Rashid

Bank Accounts of JKYF

Impressions

Office/Units of J&K Yateem Foundation

Central Executtive

Acknowledgement

We Admire Your Noble Endeavor

&K Yateem Foundation expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all contributors including journalists, writers, columnists and others for their valuable contributions for this Annual Report. We also acknowledge support and cooperation of all those who put in their best efforts to bring out this year’s Annual Report in a new format with novel content, presentation and design. We are thankful to volunteers and others contributors. We look forward to further support not only from staffers but also from volunteers & well wishers to carry out noble activities in the interest of great cause of orphans, widows & destitute. We pray to Almighty Allah (SWT) that all this sincere work prove useful for our people and the whole humanity.

Management J&K Yateem Foundation Srinagar

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Introductory Note

Ehsaas Aims To Inculcate Empathy & Compassion Disclaimer: The only aim of incorporating different write ups, stories and other material focusing on social issues confronting our community, in Ehsaas is to inculcate sense of empathy and compassion among common people towards suffering humanity including orphans, widows & destitute irrespective of caste, creed, region or religion, in our State. Besides, it is aimed at inspiring people to join the noble cause of social service which is an intrinsic part of our faith as Muslims. The expressions and impressions in printed matter describe only humanitarian aspects without attributes to any political or any other narrative. The resemblance of any fact could be coincidence. J&K Yateem Foundation® shall not be responsible for any such resemblance whatsoever. The opinion, views in the articles, reports or essays by the contributors with their proper identity, included in Ehsaas, does not necessarily represent the views of J&K Yateem Foundation® partially or wholly. The authors are solely responsible for the facts and content including the source of information and references. J&K Yateem Foundation® is not responsible for any kind of breach of copyright by any author or writer.

paintings, sketches etc, on the social issues, to include them in future As the format of the earlier “Waqt issues of Ehsaas. Ki Pukaar” Annual Report had to We firmly believe in the superior be changed in view of positive principles of mutual respect, tolerance, feedback from the well wishers, amity and unity. Therefore, we here the Ehsaas reflects certain appeal our readers to benefit positively new dimensions. We hope the from the contents of this newsletter Annual Report in new format will for taking forward the cause of help in presenting various shades orphans, widows & destitute, with of opinion pertaining to the great rejuvenated spirit of brotherhood, cause of social service. empathy and sense of responsibility J&K Yateem Foundation® while and sincerity of purpose. upholding right of freedom of expression, seeks issue based feedback from the readers, well wishers, contributors & donors. We shall welcome all the material including genuine stories of plight & also of success related to the orphans, widows & destitute. We also seek guidance of genuine and experienced cross section of our community, to take forward the noble mission of nurturing the needy in an honorable & dignified way. We also make humble appeal to the School, College, University students, Scholars and people J&K Yateem belonging to other sections to Foundation® contribute in their own way. We would be highly encouraged if is Your Partner school children contribute in the form of slogans, messages poems, write ups (English/Urdu), designs, Feedback & Suggestions:

Let us Join Hands for Welfare & Rehabilitation of Orphans, Widows & Destitute

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Service to Mankind... It is Our Primary Duty

llah has placed his rights equal to the rights of the people. That is why we see in Holy Quran when Allah (SWT) ordains, His slaves to worship Him alone. Immediately He asks his slaves to be good to their parents, relations, orphans, poor, neighbours, near and far, travellers and your slaves. This makes it very clear that next to worship of Allah (SWT) is the service to mankind especially to those who are in need of it. It shows the importance of service to mankind in the eyes of Allah (SWT). As Prophet (May peace & blessings of Allah be upon Him) says that whole mankind is the family of Allah and the best amongst you is the best to mankind. One who is real follower of the Prophet of Islam (May peace and blessings of Allah be upon Him) cannot resist the temptation of serving the mankind in general and those in need in particular. The more a person is helpless, poor or destitute, the more he deserves our attention, sympathy and help. And as they say charity always begins at home. Do we take care of our orphans,

widows and destitute in a well organized manner so that every deserving person could get our share of support as per his or her needs? In the light of this spirit we have been contributing and working to the best of our capacity and capability at J&K Yateem Foundation to reach out to every

& sisters in despair. So, we have take advantage of time we have tomorrow could be too late. Nobody knows when Allah (SWT) will recall anyone of us.

Let us Join Hands for Welfare & We realize our efforts Rehabilitation of are like a drop in an ocean but we have to go Orphans, Widows & Destitute ahead with whatever resources come through generous donors J&K Yateem

person in need for the last twelve years. We realize that our efforts are a drop in the vast ocean of miseries of our people. However, we have started our journey towards realizing this dream of bringing comfort to the destitute to the best possible extent. Our understanding is clear that all of us have a big responsibility towards our brothers

Foundation速 is Your Partner

Chairman J&K Yateem Foundation

Editorial

In Pursuit of Comfort for Destitute

ith the onset of turmoil in 1990s & other already existing circumstances the number of orphans, widows & destitute in J&K increased which threw serious unimaginable challenge to the community & society at large, in J&K. The suffering, pain and misery was inconceivable and rampant which would demand immediate attention and soothing response. Different studies have put number of orphans in lakhs with latest one study claiming it to be over 02.14 Lakhs in J&K. Orphans in the age group of 0-6 years & 06-14 years, due to lack of parental care (particularly of father) and livelihood have been living a miserable life without minimum levels of subsistence. Education, healthcare & shelter for such destitute have been the biggest challenges for the community concerned about welfare & rehabilitation of orphans, widow & destitute. Widows have been living pathetic, inhuman and pitiable life, which again is one of the biggest challenges. Marriage of thousands of poor & needy girls gets delayed & largely missed due to paucity and non availability of minimum resources to solemnize their marriages. This again is a big social issue. Absence of authentic studies by researchers is another challenge. Setting up of orphanages for orphan children is not desirable but a big compulsion. Apathy on the part of

close relatives & blood relations of orphans, widows & other destitute, remains major issue which deserves renewed attention. The mushrooming of fake â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;TRUSTS, NGOs, Other Voluntary Organizationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, with the support of certain bad

sincere cross section of people. The irregular & low rate of payment of Zakat, Sadaqat, Khairat, other donations & charity, by the general rich and well off Muslim population, is also taking toll of the welfare and rehabilitation activities for the deserving. Lack of physical interaction, association, proximity of general people (including children & parents) with the orphans, other destitute people poses a serious danger of coming up of secluded generation of (Orphan) Section of Society with secluded attitude, outlook & mindset. Other general social issues includes female foeticide, child labour, child abuse & girl child abuse Twelve years on, J&K Yateem Foundation on the basis of its experience, suggests modus operandi wherein we need to focus on inculcating sense of empathy for orphans, widows & destitute, through genuine result oriented awareness campaigns. The genuine Islamic scholars, Ulema, organizations and others concerned need to play pro active role publicly highlighting the challenges related to these important elements, brings disrepute to the issues besides coming up with noble missionary work. Similarly, workable solutions and strategies lack of genuine social audit of to tackle issues like remarriage of NGOs, voluntary organizations, widows, etc. etc., without accountability related All genuine literate, educated & to the receipts & expenditures, is other sections of civil society need another issue which warrants to come forward with their practical serious attention on the part of support & coordination for devising

Lack of physical interaction, association, proximity of general people (including children & parents) with the orphans, other destitute people poses a serious danger of coming up of secluded generation of (Orphan) Section of Society with secluded attitude, outlook & mindset

better programmes & strategies for the welfare & rehabilitation of orphans, widows & destitute. The Govt departments and related agencies must come up with information about provisions, allocations & expenditure details about various social welfare schemes & programmes publicly, so that the deserving could be benefitted. National, Overseas and International Aid Agencies & individual contributors must extend their helping hand to local genuine & credible NGOs, voluntary organizations, to supplement this humanitarian work. In this regard, the Govt has the constitutional obligation to facilitate the work.

Media, both print & electronic, writers, scholars, intellectuals, columnists, opinion leaders, students etc, have a great role & responsibility to highlight the plight of orphans, widows and destitute in proper perspective. They must also come up with solutions of problems, deficiencies & discrepancies in the present structure of activities related to the welfare & rehabilitation of destitute. May Allah (SWT) guide us to work sincerely

Let us Join Hands for Welfare & Rehabilitation of Orphans, Widows & Destitute J&K Yateem FoundationÂŽ is Your Partner May Allah (SWT) bless all of us with his choicest blessings â&#x20AC;Ś. Aameen.

WHO WE ARE?

We are a non-political, non-governmental humanitarian voluntary organization

We are registered under J&K Govt Registration No: 3758-S of 2001

We are registered under Foreign Contribution Regulatory Act (FCRA) under Govt of India Registration No: 152750018 with Educational Social Nature

J&K Yateem Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State Level Programmes

at a Glance

Since 15th of March 2000 Widow Welfare Programme (WWP)

Higher Education Scholarship Programme (Hesp)

One Time Rehabilitation Programme (Otrp)

Hesp Professional

Marriage Of Orphan & Poor Girls (Mopg)

Medical Emergency

Residential Accomodation---Bait-ul-Hilal, Jawahar Nagar

Income Generating Units (Livelihood Support)

Residential Accomodation---Bait-ul-Hilal, Chawalgam, Kulgam Residential Accomodation---Bait-ul-Hilal, Hudri, Kishtwar (Under Construction) Al-Hilal Educational Institute, Chawalgam, Kulgam (Under Construction) Girls Upliftment In Domestic Environment (Guide) Basic Education Scholarship Programme (Besp) In Jammu Division only

Emergency Aid Scheme (Eas) Vocational Training Centre For Girls (Vtc) Poor Welfare Programme (Pwp) Poor Rehabilitation Programme (Prp) Old Boys of Bait-ul Hilal (Obbh) (Financial Support Programme For Education, Other Requirements) Interest Free Loans To The Poor & Needy Orphan Students For Pursuing Higher Education & Self Employment Schemes

Welfare Programmes 1) Bait-ul-Hilal at Jawahar Nagar Srinagar & Chawalgam Kulgam: Ideally, the best home for orphan children is their own home with their own relatives to offer patronage. However, compulsive undesirable circumstances compel hapless children to be brought up in orphanages. J&K Yateem Foundation has its origin in setting up an orphanage titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bait-ul-Hilalâ&#x20AC;? , in a rented house, at Gogji Bagh, a posh locality in Srinagar, in year 2000. By the grace of Almighty, two such homes are presently running at Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar & Chawalgam, Kulgam in South Kashmir, with 50 & 30 resident children (inmates), respectively. Both the orphanages are equipped with modern facilities of lodging and children are provided best possible balanced and nutritious food. The orphanages have modern sanitary facilities while the children are studying in best equipped private educational institutions to provide them modern education. During year 2011-12, an amount of Rs 25 Lacs has been spent on these two orphanage projects. The inmates of these orphanages are sent back to their ancestral homes/genuine relatives after clearing 10th Class (Secondary/Matric) Examination. So far, 65 such children have passed out of Bait-ul-Hilal. 2) Girls Upliftment in Domestic Environment (GUIDE): Keeping in view the sensitivity, J&K Yateem Foundation devised a programme Girls Upliftment in Domestic Environment (GUIDE) for orphan girls in 2004, wherein these hapless girls are provided Rs 1000/ per month to meet their personal and educational needs, at their own homes. Under this programme, an amount of over Rs 4.17 Lacs has been spent during year 2011-12 benefitting 39 girls. 3) Widow Welfare Programme (WWP): In 2002, J&K Yateem Foundation formulated a rehabilitation programme for Most Deserving Widows on the basis of survey & subsequent verification process, titled Widow Welfare Programme (WWP). The beneficiaries are provided Food Grain Kits containing foodgrains, edible oil, sugar, tea, soap, detergents, etc on two monthly basis besides cash assistance. Under this programme, 539 widows benefited incurring an expenditure of over Rs 27.15 Lacs, during year 2011-12.

4) Educational Scholarships: a) Basic Education Scholarship Programme (BESP): Under this programme started in 2002, the scholarship was being offered from 1st to 10th class to cover elementary as well as high school education. Due to 2010 unrest in Kashmir the BESP had to be abandoned due to paucity of resources. However, BESP is underway in Jammu Division under which 8 students were benefitted involving an expenditure of over Rs 7000/during year 2011-12. b) Higher Education Scholarship Programme (HESP): This programme started in 2002, is a post Matric scholarship wherein meritorious poor, orphans & other destitute are provided higher educational scholarships. On the basis of entrance examination conducted on provincial level in Kashmir, the candidates are shortlisted and later after completing on spot physical verification process with set criteria, the most deserving orphan & destitute meritorious candidates are selected who are provided Rs 4000/- per annum for pursuing their studies. Since 2002, 478 scholarships have been awarded which includes sizeable number of girl students. An amount of nearly Rs 69 Lacs, has been spent under this programme in J&K, till date. In Jammu Division, in first of its kind, 23 candidates including 07 females & 11 non muslim candidates were selected for the HESP scholarships. During year 2011-12, an amount of over Rs 08.51 Lacs has been spent under this programme. c) HESP Professional: Under this programme started in 2004, J&K Yateem Foundation has awarded 18 scholarships @ Rs 10,000/- per annum, for pursuing professional courses. Under this programme 14 candidates have completed professional courses with 05 in MBBS; 01 each in BVSc, BSc Nursing & MSc IT; 02 in BCA and 04 in B.Ed. Under HESP Professional an amount of Rs 05.98 Lacs has been spent from 2004 to 2011. 5) Marriage of Orphan & Poor Girls (MOPG): In 2002, J&K Yateem Foundation started this programme wherein financial assistance is provided to the most deserving orphan & poor girls, for solemnizing their simple marriage ceremonies. Under this programme, 232 girls were benefitted which involved an expenditure of nearly Rs 09.15 Lacs.

6) Vocational Training Centres (VTCs): J&K Yateem Foundation set has set up 04 such centres where deserving widows & destitute adult girls are being imparted training in handicrafts, other hand craft related activities to make them self-reliant. 7) Relief among Non Muslims: As J&K Yateem Foundation has been offering its services irrespective of caste, creed, region or religion, therefore there are non muslim people who also get benefitted. In Jammu division, an amount of Rs 1.50 Lacs, has been spent under this programme during year 2011-12. 8) Medical Aid: Under this programme, medicines and diagnostic facilities are being provided to poor & destitute with an amount of Rs 5.50 lacs spent during year 2011-12. J&K Yateem Foundation dedicated “Al-Hilal Diagnostic Centre” to people where all kinds of diagnostic facilities are available on non profit basis. 9) Emergency Relief: An amount of over Rs 05 Lacs has been spent under this programme wherein relief was provided to the affectees of earthquake, fire, floods,and other natural calamities. 10) Old Boys of Bait-ul-Hilal (OBBH): The pass outs of Bait-ul-Hilal after Secondary School Examination, are provided financial assistance to pursue their education at their own homes. Under this programme, Rs 73,000 have been spent during year 2011-2012. 11) Iftaari & Qurba’ni Programme: With the donations from well off people, the muslims observing fast during Holy

Ramadhan are provided Iftaari i.e dates, other food items (to break their fast). Similarly, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the meat from sacrificial animals lawful under Islam, is distributed among poor & destitute people in far flung areas to make them enable to be part of Eid festivity. An amount of nearly Rs 1.64 Lacs on Iftaari & Rs 15.80 Lacs on Qurba’ni, have been spent during year 2011-12. 12) Bait-ul-Hilal in Kishtwar Jammu, Mosque in Chawalgam: Chairman J&K Yateem Foundation laid foundation stone on July 10, 2011, for the construction of another orphanage Bait-ul-Hilal, at Kishtwar. During the same month one small mosque was constructed for the resident students of Bait-ul-Hilal Chawalgam, Kulgam. 13) Welcome Ramadhan Function: On July 31, 2011, the Foundation organized a pre-Ramadhan function at Bait-ulHilal, Jawahar Nagar, which was attended by a large number of donors & volunteers. Guest speaker Dr Nazir Zargar, Patron Syed Abdul Hamid & Mohammad Ahsan Rather, Chairman spoke on the theme “Ramadhan... a Month of Compassion”. On this occasion, Annual Report 2011 was also released. 14) Participation in Bharat Nirman Public Information Campaign: In order to reach out to the more and more people, J&K Yateem Foundation participated in Bharat Nirman Public Information Campaign organized of Press Information Bureau (PIB), Govt of India, Srinagar, from November 28-30, 2011, at Shopian, South kashmir. Similarly, Foundation also participated in same campaign at Baramulla, North Kashmir, w.e.f March 05-07, 2012. During

PICs, publicity literature, calendars, CDs, Annual Report copies, etc was distributed among common people as well as VIPs who visited the J&K Yateem Foundation Stalls. Certificates & mementos were awarded during the programmes. 15) Visit of J&K Minister for Social Welfare: On January 11, 2012, J&K Minister for Social Welfare Ms Sakina Itoo, visited Bait-ul-Hilal, Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar. She was apprised about the JKYF programmes and activities. On this occasion she donated two gas heaters for Bait-ul-Hilal, Chawalgam, Kulgam. 16) Foundation Day of Foundation: On April 29, 2012, J&K Yateem Foundation commemorated its 12th Foundation Day programme on theme “Social Service...Our Responsibilities” at Bait-ul-Hilal, Jawahar Nagar. Justice (Retd) Bashir A. Kirmani was the chief guest while Syed Attiqullah Bukhari, former Chairman J&K Yateem Khanah, Bemina & Prof Bashir A. Nehvi from Iqbal Institute of Culture & Philosophy, University of Kashmir, were guests of honour. The speakers called for self accountability, transparency and creating partnerships for larger cause of the welfare & rehabilitation of orphans, widows & destitute. On this occasion, Latief Ahmad Reshi R/o Wachi Shopian, Sajad Ahmad Shah R/o Khag, Budgam & Gulzar Ahmad Ganai R/o Graend, Budgam, were awarded first, second & third prizes and certificates, respectively who had appeared in ‘Moral Science Test ‘-2011. For the first time, Best Employee Award, was conferred to Mr. Abdul Rehman Thokar On this occasion, Foundation’s production ‘Sang-eMeel...An Educational Project’ was also screened.

17) Visit to Jammu Division: During 2011-12, the Central Executive Committee members undertook visits to Jammu division, on 21 April 2011, November 10, 2011 & February 19, 2012, to assess the working of divisional level units. On the basis of dedicated, fruitful and sincere services, 14 volunteers were inducted in Basic Membership cadre. 18) Audit of District offices: Financial Controller & designated Auditor conducted annual audit of South Kashmir offices on May 19, 2011 and of North Kashmir offices on May 31, 2011. The audit of Pulwama, Shopian & Kulgam was conducted on March 03; Bandipora, Baramulla & Kupwara on March 04 while the audit of Zonal Office & Budgam office, was conducted on March 06, 2012. 19) Educational & Recreational Programmes of Students: A three day educational cum recreational tour of poor & orphan students receiving educational scholarships, was organized from July 23-25, 2011, at Bait-ul-Hilal, Chawalgam, Kulgam. Speakers & educationists delivered lectures during three day programme besides quiz contests were held. On this occasion the selected candidates under HESP2011 were awarded the final instalment. Similar programme was organized at Bait-ul-Hilal, Jawahar Nagar, on September 04 & 05, 2011, which was attended by girl students & students pursuing courses in professional colleges. On February 19, 2012, a Moral Science Test was conducted at Kashmir Government Polytechnic, Gogji Bagh, Srinagar, which was based on book “Life of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him)”. Latief Ahmad Reshi R/o Wachi Shopian, Sajad Ahmad Shah R/o Khag, Budgam & Gulzar Ahmad Ganai R/o Graend, Budgam, secured 10

First, Second & Third positions, respectively. All these were felicitated with certificates & cash awards of Rs 5000/-; Rs 3000/& Rs 2000/- on the occasion of 12th Annual Day function. 20) Special Training for Hajj Aspirants: On 14 September 2011, eminent Islamic scholar Kaleem Ullah Khan, during an awareness programme at Jamia Masjid Shopian, apprised the Hajj aspirants about various activities, duties, rituals & traditions during Hajj pilgimmage at Holy Mecca & Madina. The programme was organized in collaboration with Adult Qura’nic Education Programme, Srinagar. Similar programme was organized at Bhaderwah tehsil in Doda district, Jammu. 21) HESP-2011 Entrance Examination: The 9th Annual Higher Education Scholarship Programme (HESP) Entrance Examination-2011, was conducted on May 29, 2011, at Kashmir Government Polytechnic, Gogji Bagh, Srinagar. Later, on the basis of on spot physical verification based on set criteria, 50 students were selected for HESP-2011 who are continuously benefitted under the programme. 22) Outstanding Performance of Bait-ul-Hilal Students: Two Bait-ul-Hilal students performed very well during J&K Board of School education Secondary School examination held in November 2011. Mohammad Isamil R/o Binner, Baramulla secured 94.4% whileas Irfan Ahmad R/o Bhaderhama Shopian secured 79.4% marks. Mohammad Irfan also got admission in Iqbal Memorial Institute, Bemina, Srinagar. 23) Seerat Conferences, Awareness Programmes and Foundation Day Anniversary: On July 05, 2011, a seminar was organized on theme “Islam & Social Service” which

was attended by a large gathering. Prof Hameed Naseem Rafiabadi, Director Shah Hamdan Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Maulana Showkat Shaheen, Priest of Iqra Masjid, Sarai Bala, Srinagar and senior functionaries of J&K Yateem Foundation, threw light on various aspects of the theme. A documentary film on J&K Yateem Foundation programmes, was also screened on the occasion. On July 28, 2011, a Seerat Conference was held at Green Model High School, Kishtwar. On May 08, 2011, the foundation day anniversary of Thathri Unit, was commemorated during which annual activities were highlighted. On March 18, 2012 an awareness programme was organized at Govt Higher Secondary School (Boys), Kishtwar while similar type of programme was organized at Govt Girls Higher Secondary School, Doda. 24) Future Plans: The foundation of Al-Hilal Educational Institute, Chawalgam, Kulgam, in South Kashmir, has been laid in 2008, where boarding & lodging besides educational facilities on modern lines, shall be made available to the resident students. During year 2011-12, the third storey & roof has been completed and the school is likely to start its functioning during 2012-13.

Children at Bait-ul-Hilal, Jawahar Nagar sporting casuals after return from school

Aabid - In the lap of Bait-ul-Hilal

Javaid Jawad

t was a moment of pain. It was a moment of pleasure. It was a moment of introspection. It was a moment of hope. It was a moment of helplessness. It was a moment of excitement. It was a moment of despair. After a painful separation of about nine months on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Gh. Mohammad Rather, an octogenarian, hugged his seven year old grandson Aabid Nazir passionately, at our home. Tiny droplets of tears rolled down his wrinkled cheeks. Little Aabid was busy playing with grey beard of his grandfather. The old man showered all his love on Aabid. For there was no one - neither father nor mother who would shower their love and affection upon him. The scene of fondness lasted for a moment. I and my uncle were left speechless by this rare scene of concern. Nazir Ahmad Rather, an energetic young man, lived at Arin Bandipora, around 70 Kms from Srinagar in North Kashmir. The village is a beautiful hamlet surrounded by lush green mountains. A fresh water stream called Nallah Arin carves its way through this village. The fresh icy water of the stream serves as a heaven for rare trout fish and an elixir for the inhabitants. Nazir grew up in the lap of these salubrious environs of this idyllic village. As a labourer he was bound to work dawn to dusk to redeem the ever increasing needs of his family. By virtue of his hard work he was quite satisfied with his lot. Theirs was a happy family. A family enjoying themselves in the happy

No doubt he receives utmost care and all facilities of the day. But he lacks and lacks it deeply. That is the parental care and love. Had there been no Baitul-Hilal, what would have been the fate of Aabid? The answer to this million dollar question lies with his grandfather –Ghulam Mohamamd Rather. world of their own imagination. Unfortunately, this state of life did not last long. The nature willed otherwise and then took a dramatic turn for the worst. Nazir was diagnosed to have Leukemia. This shattered Nazir and his wife and other family members. His fight against disease drained out his available resources. At last he succumbed to the dreaded disease, and breathed his last on

15th Oct 2008. With this the responsibilities shifted to the feeble shoulders of the ailing old man. Shaken and broken by the death of his young son, the old man was forced by the circumstances to take care of his grand children and widow daughter in law. In the changed circumstances, the young widow remarried. This put additional burden on the old man who was forced to manage the little orphans single handedly. However, the blessings of Allah (SWT) came to his rescue and he came to know about Baitul-Hilal, a home for orphans run by J&K Yateem Foundation. There was a ray of hope for him. Finally, Aabid landed in the lap of Bait-ul-Hilal Jawhar Nagar Srinagar. The old man was relieved to a great extent. Now every year he pays visit to Jawahar Nagar to see his grandson. Aabid too visits his ‘home’ on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha. Presently Aabid studies in Oasis Public High, Gogjibagh, Srinagar in 3rd Grade. He has become familiar with Danish , Faisal and other companions at Bait-ul-Hilal. Instead of mother, he knows the warden. Instead of playing on the scenic embankments of Nallah Arin, with his brother Aamir, he now plays on the court yard of Bait-ul-Hilal. His world has shrunk from Bait-ul-Hilal to Oasis Public School. No doubt he receives utmost care and all facilities of the day. But he lacks and lacks it deeply. That is the parental care and love. Had there been no Bait-ul-Hilal, what would have been the fate of Aabid? The answer to this million dollar question lies with his grandfather –Ghulam Mohamamd Rather.

(Javaid Jawad is a Columnist) 11

Cover story Story

Half-Widows, Half-Orphans

Full Responsibility

Ather Zia

ateh Jaan lives in a small hamlet outside Srinagar with her five children. Their tiny unfinished house perched on a cliff boasts a breathtaking view of the Zabarwan Mountain in the backdrop and the velvety paddy fields down below. Fateh’s house could be that dear abode where you stop for directions while on a trek or refill your water flask. It could even become that one photograph you ‘face book” that very evening. So when you look at Fateh Jaan’s house you expect ruddy faces and happy smiles emerge from the door way; but no, what will welcome you is the deeply lined face of Fateh Jaan, the starkness of her home and the near nakedness of her children with pasty, chapped faces in the approaching Himalayan winter. Fateh is 40 years of age, but she looks older than her years. She was married young and her eldest daughter Rubina is 17 years old. Hanief, her second-born is 16, followed by Ashraf who is 14, Ayman 12 years, and Zaina is 11. Fateh’s husband Bashir Khan disappeared in 2002, when Zaina was less than a year old. After Bashir’s disappearance Fateh has lived a life 12

of extreme poverty. She can barely make her ends meet through her work as a cleaning lady for various households. She also works in the

Most NGOs working in Kashmir are not able to provide adequate help to the needy. A stronger and more sustainable financial support framework has to be developed, especially where the widows & half-widows and their children are concerned. fields for payments in cash or kind. Fateh’s meager earnings and rising expenditure, forced a halt on Hanief’s and Rubina’s education. Hanief works as a laborer. Some days when he does not get any work, he returns home despondent and angry. Rubina mostly looks for work at construction sites closer to her

home, since she is also responsible for taking care of her younger siblings while Fatch is out working. The younger children attend the local government school but it is very hard for Fateh to manage their upkeep. Without proper nourishment and clothes it is hard to keep the children motivated to do anything. Fateh is worried that in not so distant future, all her children will be out of school and working in ill-paid jobs. “My dream after Bashir’s disappearance was to at least give these children who have missed their father’s love, a dignified future, but it seems unlikely”. Fateh’s relatives have helped her every now and then, but with their own responsibilities have not been able to sustain it. Fateh Jan’s predicament is not a unique in today’s Kashmir. Since the onset of armed insurgency in 1989, around 70,000 Kashmiris (mostly men) are reported to have died. . An independent survey reveals there are over 32,000 widows and more than 97000 orphans in Kashmir. There are between 8,000 and 10,000 cases of alleged disappearances. Amongst those men who were disappeared, 2500 were known to be married. Their spous-

es have tragically come to be known as half-widows. Due to their uncertain status they have become a marginalized group in the society. It is rare for the half-widows to remarry and most remain hopeful that their husbands will return one day. According to a study conducted at the Department of Sociology, University of Kash¬mir only 8 percent of the half-widows have remarried or intend to remarry while 91 percent have not remarried and have decided not to marry. Most women from affected households have assumed the task of caring for families. The disappeared men are often the main or only income providers in their households, solely responsible for financially supporting wives, children and frequently parents. After alleged disappearances, the financial situation of the family especially that of the half-widows becomes very dire .Their children become the worst sufferers. According to an Amnesty Report (1999) children of the disappeared have become

pushed into becoming child laborers in automobile workshops, homes, farms, carpet weaving, shops etc. They face undesirable conditions and exploitation just as manifested in the life of Hanief and Rubina. In response to this scourge of destitution brought about by “halfwidowhood” and “half-orphanhood”, we Kashmiris have to take time to reflect and find means to help alleviate the situation. According to Dr. Dabla while Fateh and her children live between hope and despair – of Bashir being alive or dead somewhere, they need help to survive. More importantly they need to survive with dignity. It is “half-orphans” and they are under- our full responsibility as Kashmiris going high level of psychiatric to lend a helping hand to these problems. These children face “halfies” and make their broken emotional, social and financial chal- lives better if not whole again. lenges at a very young age which threaten to cloud their future. (Athar Zia is Kashmir born anthropologist As per the study conducted by based in US. She can be reached at editor@ Dr. Dabla the number of orphans kashmirlit.org The names have been changed dropping out from schools in rural to protect their privacy, in the write-up.) and urban areas has significantly increased. These children are often

More importantly they need to survive with dignity. It is our full responsibility as Kashmiris to lend a helping hand to these “halfies” and make their broken lives better if not whole again.

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y having a thorough look on the books of human history, it becomes evident that whenever human societies came across the difficulties, womenfolk have became the main victims of all sufferings. Mothers deserted their loved ones forever, many married females lost their better halves forever and so many sisters lost their brothers in their tender and prime age group. Nature has blessed women folk and made them epitome of love and sacrifice. As such, the unexpected loss of her nears and dear plunges a female into physical and mental trauma. When a female loses her support, brother, husband, son, she gets ready to fight amidst odd situations with a lot of compromises as well. A woman feels helpless and desperate when she is caught in complex situations and no one seems to come forward for her help. Instead, fingers are raised while casting aspersions on her moral character. In situations like this, conscious and responsible members of the society should come forward to help such women to come out of despair and hopelessness and whole society needs to cooperate and coordinate in these endeavors. Since 1989, the state of Jammu & Kashmir has been passing through such a situation that an unlimited number of people have been affected in one way or the other, irrespective of age and sex, and these 14

wounds seem to be still fresh despite the elapse of more than 2 decades. Although efforts have been and are being made at different levels to get redressed the problems faced by the society, yet a lot needs to be done. So many issues need our attention, most important and immediate being the attention towards young widows and umarried girls who have crossed or are on the verge of crossing the age of marriage. J&K Yateem Foundation, like other welfare organizations utilizes its resources to help some of the helpless widows in the form of financial assistance under the Widow Welfare Program (WWP) for last 12 years now. But, there is no dearth of such women who are compelled by various circumstances to move from one door to another begging to meet various basic needs like food, upbringing and education of children. Some times such women may fall prey to the evil designs of some nefarious elements and their honor and chastity may be at stake. It is our collective responsibility to take necessary steps and ensure that women do not become victims of exploitation and sense of deprivation. Islam not only allows but encourages remarriage of widows, which is one of the best ways of their simple, permanent and respectable rehabilitation, if taken in a broader spirit and sense. This can bring an end to every worry of a widow. But being under the influence of western culture, mar-

riage with widows is being looked upon inferior and a social taboo besides equivalent to sin or a crime. It is the need of the hour that conscious and responsible citizens of the society come forward and focus attention towards this issue. Political uncertainty has affected thousands of people. Moral character has been eroded under the influence of western culture. Earlier, we used to prefer character over appearance, property and wealth. But now, it is the reverse trend in the present times. The pious institution of marriage has been turned into a full fledged business in the form of dowry and other customs. As a result thousands of girls who have reached the age of marriage and some have even crossed it, are silently wailing over the insensitivity of the society. Although various welfare organizations are working in this regard including the J&K Yateem foundation which under its program Marriage of Poor & Orphan Girls (MOPG), is trying its level best to get poor and destitute girls married. However, a lot needs to be done in this regard. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stop being in a state of inertia. It is already too late that we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford any more delay. Time has come to join hands together irrespective of sectarian, racial, regional differences to help the deserving lot of our community and redress their problems. (Javaid Jawad is a Columnist)

Awakening

Institution of Simple Marriage Marriage of thousands of poor and needy girls gets delayed. This subjects them to physical , mental and psychological trauma, thereby damaging our social fabric. This also leads to immorality and waywardness. Besides, it makes fairer sex vulenerable to exploitation and scandalous practices. In order to sensitize our community Ehsaas sought opinion of the organizations sensitive to the issue and practically contributing in this area. These includes Humsafar Marriage Counseling Cell, Better Life Society, Islamic Marriage Trust, Shamma Foundation and Idara Fallah-u-Daarain. We are reproducing the responses hereunder.

Mr N A Gazali in conversation with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ehsaasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Q: What inspired you for simple marriage concept? A:The teachings of Holy Quran and Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him). Q: How many marriages have you facilitated/ conducted till date? A: About 128 Nikah ceremonies.

lack of knowledge about the Islamic way of Nikah that the common people do not follow the simple marriage code. Q: What is the impact of simple Nikah concept on social and family life? A: Thanks to Almighty. Turning to Islamic way of marriages, people do not get trapped into debts and the two families (of bride and groom) are connected whole heartedly and not out of greed or for material benefits. Almost all marriages facilitated by us have been successful, by the grace of Almighty Allah (SWT).

Q: It has been observed that well-off people most often adhere to the practice of simple marriages than the weaker sections of society who still follow the traditional way of so many customs & extravagance. Do you agree? Q: What is your appeal and mesA: This is true and proven fact. It sage to the religious leaders, may be because of illiteracy and scholars, social workers, organ-

izations and common people? A: Various social evils related to marriage like dowry, extravagance, immorality and other customs are on alarming rise in our State, particularly in the Valley. We should understand our responsibilities and work individually and collectively to bring an end to these evils. Religious leaders, scholars, social workers, organizations and conscious citizens have a special role to play. Let us sink all differences and work for full implementation of Islamic values so that all sections of society get benefitted from the true and time tested Islamic teachings. (Mr. N A Gazali is the Chairman of J&K Islamic Marriage Trust Bemina)

Secretary Idara Falah-u-Daarain in conversation with ‘Ehsaas’ Q: What inspired you for facilitating simple & Islamic way of marriage? A: The teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and Islamic concept of the society.

customs & extravagance, associated with marriage & try to be in material competition with rich sections of the society. Thankfully, the affluent class in our society has developed some sense and still stay within limits. The trend of simple and Q: How many marriages have Islamic way of marriage has set you facilitated / conducted till in and we ensure simplicity and date? austerity in the marriages performed A: More than 500. by us and thanks to Almighty, a lot of success has been achieved Q: It has been observed that in this regard. well-off people most often adhere to the practice of simple mar- Q: What is the impact of simple riages than the weaker sections Nikah concept on social and of society who still follow the family life? traditional way of so many cus- A: Thanks to Almighty. The trend toms & extravagance. Do you has started in this regard but a lot agree? needs to be done with a positive A: It is a fact that those with limited impact on the mindset of common resources constantly indulge in people.

Q: What is your message to the religious leaders, scholars, social workers, organizations and common people? A: I believe that simplicity and austerity observed while performing nikaah and marriage in not impossible. It needs proper implementation of the program by religious leaders, scholars, social workers and responsible citizens at individual and collective levels. Also, a message needs to be passed on to the common masses so that we soon see an end to this social evil. (Idara Falah-u-Daarain is in social and educational service for the past several years in Baramulla Town which has earned it a rare fame.)

‘Ehsaas’ in Conversation with Mr Gh Nabi Shaida Q: With what purpose was Shama Foundation(SF) launched? A: It was launched on 9th July 2007, with 3 main objectives: • Provide all possible help and support for needy females suffering from cancer. • Provide financial support to conduct marriage of poor destitute girls. • Provide scholarship of Rs 1000 per month to poor & orphan girl students for higher studies 16

Q: What steps does SF takes regarding the marriage of needy/ deserving girls? A: SHAMA Foundation has been trying its best to provide all possible financial support to solemnize marriage in a single way. Q: A large number of girls have crossed the age for marriage. How do you view this delicate/ sensitive issue? A: It is a serious & sensitive issue which should be taken seriously & dealt with immediately.

Q: Being experienced & renowned journalist & social worker, what solution do you suggest for this problem? A: I emphasize upon constituting committees at every village/ mohalla level. Moreover, the affluent & well off, while solemnizing their marriages, should not forget poor needy girls & they should provide financial support & help to them. (Mr Gh Nabi Shaida is the Editor in chief of Daily “Wadi Ki Awaz” & Founder SHAMA Foundation)

Dr Tariq Ahmad in conversation with ‘Ehsaas’ Q: What inspired you for facilitating simple & Islamic way of marriage? A: A seminar on “Concept of Nikah in Islam” conducted by J & K Yateem Foundation at B Ed College Srinagar in 2008 and pamphlets about the nikaah/ marriage written by Dr Israr Ahmad, inspired and motivated us for this cause. Q: How many marriages have you facilitated / conducted till date? A: Since 2009, we have conducted 7 marriages including that of two of my own sisters. On many occasions, we at least facilitated that reception of Baraat be kept a simple affair with smaller number of invitees. Q: It has been observed that well-off people most often adhere to the practice of simple marriages than the weaker sections of society who still follow the traditional way of so many customs & extravagance. Do you agree? A: I fully agree with you. I think it is because of the fact that due to lack of knowledge, the weaker

Q: What is your appeal and message to the religious leaders, scholars, social workers, organizations and common people? A: I humbly request the general public to follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) in letter and spirit in every walk of life and also with regards to the Nikah and marriage. Q: What is the impact of simple It is the need of the hour that religious Nikah concept on social and leaders, scholars, social workers, family life? organizations, well-off and affluent A: This initiative is gaining momentum. sections of the community encourage This practice is proving to be a simple and Islamic way of marriage; great success both at family and thereby setting practical example social levels. This has inspired lot for inspiring others to do the same, of young people both men and as has been set by renowned religious women. The hard earned money scholar Dr Israr while solemnizing does not get wasted in the the marriage of his daughters. extravagance. Very recently the Nikah ceremony of one of my own (Dr Tariq Ahmad Malik is sisters was solemnized in Jamia Masjid Soibugh with simplicity, Chairman “Better Life Society” austerity and as per Islamic code. Soibugh, Budgam) There was no extravagance and wastage of money. As a result, I could send my parents to Haj, with the same money that would have got wasted on extravagance. sections of the society indulge in this affair in order to keep pace with the material world and the competition with fellow humans and also to avoid earning “bad name”, taunting comments and being looked as inferior in the society. For this they even sell or mortgage their property, get trapped in bank loans.

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of affairs of the above named institution as at 31st March,2012 and (ii) In the case of the income and expenditure account of the surplus of its accounting year ending on 31st March,2012. The prescribed particulars are annexed hereto as ANNEXURE Srinagar,the 14th June,2012

Receipt & Payment Account For The Year Ended 31-03-2012 SNo

RECEIPTS

AMOUNT (`)

Opening balances

SNo

PAYMENTS

Salary Bait-Ul-Hilal

AMOUNT (`)

SNo

PAYMENTS

893,259.00

Rent,Rates & Taxes(JKYF Districts)

11,495.00

O.B.B.H

1,150.00

Generator(Kulgam)

478,531.00

Construction Chowalgam

AMOUNT (`) 119,385.39

Cash in Hand(Local)

2,220.00

Clothing & Tailoring (Bait-ul-Hilal)

Cash at Bank(Local)

2,283,044.82

Eddi(Bait-ul-Hilal)

Cash at Bank(FCRA)

1,517,019.39

Education (Bait-ul-Hilal)

Donations

3,061,197.25

Fuel (Bait-ul-Hilal)

15,060.00

Construction JKYF (J. Nagar)

260,502.00

Zakat

7,552,292.00

Electricity(Bait-ul-Hilal)

21,733.00

Salary JKYF(J.Nagar)

696,909.00

Sadkat

745,783.00

Health & Sanitation (Bait-ul-Hilal

72,695.00

Annual Fund Jammu (JKYF)

Qurbani/Post Qurbani

862,618.00

Iftiyare expenses

4,592.00

BSK Electronics

Voluntary contribution

873,187.00

Kitchen Ware (Bait-ul-Hilal)

5,330.00

Membership Fee

12,000.00

Mess (Bait-ul-Hilal)

Marriage of orphan poor Girls(MOPG)

Neyaz

143,569.00

Office expenses (Bait-ul-Hilal)

5,074.00

Repair Renovation

Bank interest

154,607.50

Picnic/Transportation(Bait-ul-Hilal)

7,794.00

Al-Hilal Diagonistic Centre

Recovery against loan

1,308,198.60

19,717.00

Security Fund

Repair & Maintainance (Bait-ulHilal)

International Development Relief Foundation (IDRF)

Rent,Rates & Taxes(Bait-ul-Hilal)

5,573.00

90,369.00 FCRA

Action Aid

3,828,127.00

Save The Children ECHO-IV

2,381,824.00

Save The Children ECHO-V

5,285,380.00

Save The Children EU

3,078,651.00

IDRF

913,496.00

Human Concern International

123,250.00

Mercy Universal London

Interest

79,705.00

Donors Receipts

41,340.00 36,186,808.16

Total SNo

1,848,929.60

PAYMENTS

AMOUNT (`)

716,063.00

56,437.00 2,261,719.00

1,494,872.00 32,989.00 316,600.00 10,588.00 1,000,000.00 127,925.00

FCRA Expenses 49

Action Aid

4,348,705.23

Save The Children ECHO -IV

2,366,827.00

Save The Children ECHO -V

3,351,029.00

Save the children EU

2,811,297.00

Mercy Universal London

1,974,031.00

2,694.00

International Development Relief Foundation

Court Fee(JKYF)

500.00

Human Concern international

Emergency help

67,250.00

Fuel(Vehicle/Genset)

37,864.00

CLOSING BALANCE

Legal Advisior (JKYF)

10,000.00

Cash in Hand ( Local)

Maintenance of Vehicle

35,246.00

Cash at Bank(Local)

4,419,341.18

Misc.Expenses

13,975.00

Cash at Bank ( FCRA)

3,503,700.26

Outstation Travel

62,711.00

Total

Purchase of assets

120,795.00

Press & Publicity

439,284.00

Publication

418,410.00

Qurbani expenses

677,667.00

Audit Fee

5,000.00

Carriage

By Higher Education Scholarship Programme(HESP)

851,402.00

Printing /Stationery

11,225.00

Professional Higher Education Scholarship Programme

192,045.00

Sadka Fitr expenses

27,600.00

Widow Welfare Programmee (WWP)

702,700.00

Security Fund

Girl Upliftment in Domestic Environment (GUIDE)

Office Expenses( JKYF Districts)

143,500.00

Travelling expenses(JKYF Districts)

10,000.00

125,569.00 62,194.80 1,845.80

As per our report of even date attached Srinagar 14 Jun 2012

731,247.50 10,885.00

14,275.00

36,186,808.16

Organized Social Response is Inevitable Khursheed Wani

is father was killed in an encounter and onus of upbringing of this 3-yearold came to his grandfather. The family was already under cloud. In villages, the things are worse because rumours and suspicions rule the roost rather than facts and impact the decisions. One fateful morning, the grandfather was also killed. The boy came down crumbling. Then came a local English Medium School and adopted this child. He is doing wonders. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that his expenses on education are taken care of by the school. There are some more children like him in that rural school. He invests his entire spare time in the philanthropy. In a Center, run by him without fanfare and political ambitions, orphan girls are getting education. A team of volunteers does enviable things. They trace out poor girls and help their parents to marry them off. The

many ailing people in our society who die because they have no money to spend on medicines. A 75-year woman delayed a surgery for ten years because she had no one to take care of her. At a time seemingly no option was left but to pass her under the knife, the doctors realized it was useless. The cancer has spread. She may die anytime. Such patients are in abundance. They need attention. Then there are issues of suicides, drug addiction and stress disorders. The women are the worst sufferers. We see suicide committed by a chief librarian of a reputed university because she was not treated well by her husband. A lady doctor injecting poison in her veins and stories they tell, reflect the under- an impoverished lady killing her belly of our society--so grim, pathet- infant daughter before consuming ic and mostly unaddressed. pesticide. The list is long. On the face of it, arranging a The issues need an organized stretcher or wheelchair in a hospi- social response. tal may not seem to be a huge issue but those who have suffered on (The writer is journalist with The Pioneer) this count can only understand the enormity of the problem. There are

A team of volunteers does enviable things. They trace out poor girls and help their parents to marry them off. The stories they tell, reflect the underbelly of our society--so grim, pathetic and mostly unaddressed

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Ramadhan Iftar Sheen Ain Ghan

ple who otherwise do not perform this religious duty due to lack of s narrated by Hazrat Syedna facilities, are able to get involved Salman Farsi (RA), Prophet in one of the important religious Muhammad (Peace be upon practices. The meat is distributed Him) has said that anybody who to widows, poor and destitute far offers water and food obtained and wide through Foundation through lawful means to a Muslim volunteers. to break his fast, angels pray for Matinna, around 100 kms from forgiveness of his sins during the Srinagar, and one of the far flung month of Ramdhan and Hazrat villages of tehsil Boniyar district Jibrael (ASW) during the night of Baramulla North Kashmir, located Lailatul. In another declaration, it at a slope surrounded all around is said that whosoever offers food earned through lawful means to Muslims to break fast, the angels send their prayers for him in all the nights of Ramdhan and Hazrat Jibrael (ASW) shakes hands with them in the night of Lailat- ul-Qadar. Month of Ramdhan in one of the training periods, which teaches a person to control his desires, ambitions, physical needs and feelings, thus bringing a sort of discipline in oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. In this month a person tastes the sufferings like hunger faced by poor and destitute. This develops the sense of helping them. Through the agency of J & K Yateem Foundation, not only do the welloff and rich people offer contributions, donations and financial assistance for the welfare of orphans, by dense forests, is an abode of poor and destitute, but also arrange poor and destitute and still without Iftaari in far flung areas. basic facilities like safe drinking Qurbani in Matinna (Sacrificing water and road connectivity. It sheep, other animals lawful under remains covered by snow and cut Islamic Shariah) off most of the winter months and For years now, J & K Yateem village hardly witnesses sunshine Foundation has been offering during this period. In 2004, on the Qurbani on behalf of people who occasion of Eid ul Azha, the whole do not go for Qurbani due to mul- valley was under the cover of snow, tiple reasons or in those far flung with almost 3-4 feet snow in this areas where Qurbani is not carried forest covered small village, with out due to poverty. This way peo- electricity, water and road cuts off.

A team of volunteers does enviable things. They trace out poor girls and help their parents to marry them off. The stories they tell, reflect the underbelly of our society... so grim, pathetic and mostly unaddressed.

The condition of the villagers was miserable despite the occasion being that of an Eid. They never expected fresh vegetables, meat and were going to do with pulses and dried vegetables. Suddenly, people were overjoyed after catching the sight of the volunteers of J&K Yateem Foundation carrying a healthy and nice looking sacrificial animal, towards the village. The animal was slaughtered and the meat distributed among the poor villagers who felt happy and content after the volunteers spent some hours with them. Since then J&K Yateem Foundation has been continuously carrying out such activity in similar far flung areas.

Tail Piece

In 2009, when Kkhodhalan village of Nowshera tehsil Boniyar was chosen for carrying out Qurbani, it was strange to learn that because of poverty, villagers had not been able to construct the place of worship for them!!! (Sheen Ain Ghani is a writer)

Children & well wishers at Bait-ul-Hilal, Jawahar Nagar at Iftaar party

Institutionalization of Social Service Ahsanul Haq

and some group efforts here and there apart, we have failed to rise ew years back I was working to the occasion in a philanthropic for a local English daily here. mode to make it a part of our Once I came across a columnist routine. We continue to prosper in of a reputed Indian magazine. After our businesses and careers, a couple of customary interactions Alhamdullillah (Thank God) ) but she made me puzzle with a couple we have not channelized and of pointed queries. “I have seen institutionalized even half a percent quite an alarming number of orphans of our individual resources for and widows propping up in the rehabilitation of destitute so that (Kashmir) Valley but I don’t see you these unfortunate could also stand people as keen for their rehabilitation upon themselves. Paying few bucks as you ought to be”, she observed. occasionally during Ramadhan is “I am told your Prophet(Peace be not going to help. We need to upon Him) has been an orphan and institutionalize this even at a micro your Holy Book Qura’n commands you people to help orphans, more pronouncingly than bowing before God (Allah). But still you people….”, the lady from New Delhi wondered. “I am agnostic; don’t believe in God or life after death. Whatever happens has to be here but helping the destitute should be our priority as long as we remain civilized, I believe”, she said. These words left me numb and my head downed with shame. She was teaching me what we should be teaching her. She told me of some local philanthropists who had level. After all, who knows, tomorrow arranged a meeting of some well it would be even my kids among meaning people of Srinagar on a the lot I am talking now. Sunday afternoon to discuss the This reminds me of a very heart plight of orphans but, she said, rending incident from Baramulla hardly a couple of people turned peripheries. There used to be up much to their embarrassment businessman of repute possessing before her. Later, I know, the lady huge wealth. He had two siblings was instrumental in arranging help whom he got two expensive gifts and support for them through her when they passed matric exams. circle in many ways. Imagine what would have he done True, Kashmir society did not while choosing careers for them. respond to the crisis of ever increasing The who’s who of the entire north crop of widows and orphans as it Kashmir would throng his residence should have as a civilized lot. Individual for periodic get togethers. Any

We have not channelized and institutionalized even half a percent of our individual resources for rehabilitation of destitute so that these unfortunate could also stand upon themselves

high flying government dignitary, once in the area, would see him necessarily. One day he was killed. Times changed and so did fortunes. All those who owed him backtracked. The family was rendered penniless. Kids were put off the expensive school and one of the sons started tuitions to feed the family, when he was himself in B. Sc. Part I. Not only this, the widow also went in search of a job to feed her kids whom their father had reared with utmost care. We need to sensitise ourselves and sense our responsibilities which we have unfortunately not. If I demand something special for my son, I should remember an orphan nearby who has none to plead for. We need to look around and assess our role. I am sure enough repentence would be in store for us. The Holy Quran has made very clear and categorical commands regarding treatment of orphans. The Prophet of Mercy (Peace be upon Him) owned them and held them close to His chest. We ought to follow Him (Peace be upon Him) in this Sunnah (Way of Prophet’s Life). We ought to remember that these orphans and destitute might be like the kids above who were caught in a situation by sheer luck. When an orphan cries the whole universe shakes, we are often told. The lady from New Delhi was wise enough. She understood her responsibility and saved herself from the shrieks of orphans. Lest we are caught hold off on the Day of Judgment. God forbid. (Ahsan-ul-Haque Chishti is a Writer. He can be reached at ahsanchishti@rediffmail.com) 21

Experience at ‘Bait-ul-Hilal’ An interview with Mohammad Ismail Ganai

Q: Will you please introduce yourself? A: My name is Mohammad Ismail Ganai from a small village namely Binner in Baramulla district. I am a student of 11th class in Govt. Hr. Sec. Baramulla.

takers especially the one who named it as Baitul Hilal.

Q: Do you suggest any change in the pattern of education & Q: You stayed in Baitul Hilal for care at Bait-ul- Hilal, now that 8 years & now are back to your you have passed out from Baitul home with your family. Do you Hilal? feel any difference? A: Admirable is the way education A: I really miss the days at Baitul and care is being provided at BaitQ: At what age were you brought Hilal. I miss the environment, facilities ul-Hilal. I can point out only one to Baitul Hilal? provided and the parent like care deficiency & that is lack of playground. A: At the age of 7 years. given by the care takers. I still consider Besides studies, playing games is Baitul Hilal Jawahar Nagar as my so important. I would request the Q: For how much time did you real home as it supported me at a Managing Committee of Foundation stay at Baitul Hilal? crucial time and proved a solid to provide playground for Bait-ulA: 8 years Hilal inmates. Q: Why did you need the support of Baitul Hilal? A: My father was a laborer & we used to hardly make both ends meet. Despite poverty, my father sent my four sisters to Govt. school for studies and I was admitted in a private school for pursuing my studies, which was a dream of my parents, being youngest and the only son. After my father passed away, we lost the only earning hand. How could my mother manage everything? Every one feared that I would not be able to continue studies and become able to support my family, so I took help from Baitul Hilal.

I still consider Bait-ul-Hilal Jawahar Nagar as my real home as it supported me at a crucial time and proved a solid foundation for my upbringing and shaping my future

Q: What about the behavior of Foundation care takers with you or others? A: Very generous, responsible, parent like care and behavior.

Q: What is your message for inmates, care takers of orphanages and for common people? A: Students putting up at orphanages should work very hard & put in a foundation for my upbringing and lot of efforts, so that they grow up shaping my future. I cannot avail as responsible, conscious and all the facilities at home what is independent citizens. The care provided at Bait-ul-Hilal. Words are takers deserve thanks. I request falling short as to how much I them to help and support more remember & miss Baitul Hilal, my and more children like me in these real home. orphanage schools. General public Q: Was it your right decision to should contribute and donate get admission in Baitul Hilal? Q: By the grace of Almighty, you generously for the cause. A: Absolutely yes. It is in real sense secured 94% marks in 10th class. a Baitul Hilal, meaning abode of Do you think you would have crescents. Just like the crescent performed like this, if you were (Mohammad Ismail Ganai is pass out of “ Bait-ul-Hilal”. He dreams to be a human illuminates the surroundings and not at Bait-ul-Hilal? being who would serve the destitute) eliminates darkness, so does this A: I do not think it would have been home. I have high honour and possible for me to secure such a regard for Bait-ul- Hilal and its care percentage. 22

Setting up of Orphanage A Compulsion Setting up of orphanages is not desirable but a compulsion. If left unattended and uncared, the orphans and destitute children could be on streets and become liabilities. Ehsaas sought opinion of managements of prominent orphanages to clear certain misgivings, which includes J&K Yateem Khana , J&K Yateem Trust, Help Foundation , FETO, People Educational Trust Baramulla, Idara Fallah u Daarain Baramulla, Al- Mehmood Children Home, Jawharnagar Sriangar. We are reproducing their responses hereunder:-

Gh Mohiuddin in conversation with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ehsaasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Q: What was the purpose of establishing the orphanage? A: Peoples Educational Trust (PET) was established with many aims and objectives. Establishing children homes is one of the basic motives. Such children homes should provide care and quality education, academic as well as religious & moral, to the orphans, poor and destitute. This will help in their better upbringing and make them responsible and respectable citizens in the society.

Q: In your opinion, what should be the responsibility of people towards the orphans, poor and destitute? A: Thanks to Almighty. People are contributing and donating a lot in every way. There are both weak and rich sections in the society. Well-off people are being tested and judged by Almighty for their wealth and weaker sections like wise for their poverty. Rich should develop the responsible attitude of helping generously the fellow weaker sections.

Rich should develop the responsible attitude of helping generously the fellow weaker sections.

Q: Do you think the purpose for which orphanages were established is getting fulfilled? A.Thanks to Almighty Allah. I think our efforts are bearing fruit, particularly in the two children homes that we have established at Sopore & Baramulla.

Gh. Mohiuddin Rather Chairman Peoples Educational Trust Baghi-Islam Baramulla.

‘Ehsaas’ in Conversation with Mr Ab Rashid Hanjoora Q: With what purpose did you set up an orphanage? A: Because of the present prevailing uncertain/ unfavorable circumstances, there has been consistently a considerable increase in the number of orphans, with each passing day. Most of the orphans lack resources at home for their complete physical and mental development, particularly affecting their education. So we have established an orphanage to provide education as well as a favorable environment for proper physical & mental nourishment of this neglected section. We wish that these children also become responsible, conscious, skillful and respected citizens, like their peers.

A favorable atmosphere should be created for education, welfare & marriage of orphans, with the active participation of general public provision of a favorable environment and best possible facilities available at orphanages and above all, the efforts of experienced, skilled, honest & hardworking managing teams of the orphanages.

Q: What should be the responsibilities of people towards the orphans? A: There has been an alarming increase in the number of orphans Q: Do you think the very purpose and unfortunately they lack resourcof establishing orphanages is es to get facilities what other children getting fulfilled? who are not orphans, poor, destitute A: By all means. Especially with the get. Besides that, there is no definite

system for welfare & monitoring of such children. So, people should give utmost attention to their welfare, otherwise such children, if neglected & not cared for, can be damaging and harmful for the society in future. It is not humanly possible to admit & support thousands of orphans at these orphanages. So it is the responsibility of people to arrange for welfare, nourishment and education of such children at community level itself. A favorable atmosphere should be created for education, welfare and marriage of orphans, with the active participation of general public. Well off & affluent in the society can support such children individually, that every child gets a well monitored care and achieves a safe and secure future. (Ab Rashid Hanjoora is the Founder of J&K Islamic Relief & Research Trust (IRRT) Dar-ul-Ahsan runs under IRRT)

‘Ehsaas’ in Conversation with Mrs Nighat Shafi Q: With what idea was your orphanage established? A: Every member of the society has certain responsibilities towards it. This sense of responsibility inspired us to work for social issues at non government level, so came up “SHEHJAAR Foundation”.

this perspective, we established an orphanage where we admitted & supported children from Baramulla & Kupwara in order to secure the future of orphan, poor & destitute children. All praises to Almighty that the pass outs from the orphanage are doing well in different fields, which is being duly acknowledged. Our main aim was to provide welfare to such children at a crucial stage & I think we have been very much successful in this endeavor.

Q: Do you find the purpose getting fulfilled? A: With the political situation taking an uncertain & unfavorable turn after 1988, there was an alarming rise in the number of Q: From your experience, what orphans, widows & disabled. In do you think should be the 24

responsibility of people towards orphans? A: It seems that the situation has improved considerably now. The society should take this issue seriously. The orphans should be provided full support to grow up in their domestic/ family environment itself, thus paving way for their overall development, like other children. (Mrs Nighat Shafi is the Chairperson of HELP Foundation).

‘Social Service... Our Responsibilities’ Mehmood ur Rashid

The importance of giving to others – being generous to others When three elements meet, civilization – is civilisational in its import. It establishes itself firmly. It is true for needs a good deal of explaining all the civilizations that exist on the and this is not the place to do timeline or on the spectrum of that. Nevertheless, it is important space. These three elements are Truth, Virtue and Aesthetics. Muslim civilization, of which Kashmir is a part, has these elements manifestly present in it. Our Truth, the Oneness of Almighty God, connects us to the core of this creation. Our Virtue, caring for others, connects us to the human society. And our Aesthetics, Literature and Poetry, connects us to the beauty of life and universe. If one of these elements is missing civilization experiences a deadening effect. If we stop being responsible towards our society the element of virtue weakens, resulting in the stifling of the civilization. Put in simpler words, when we stop to remind ourselves that the caring for others – poor, needy, teachings of Quran – the most destitute, under-privileged, old authentic source of Muslim Civilization aged – we bring down the most – make it a central concern. vital pillar of our Muslim civilization The portions of Quran revealed in Kashmir. It means we commit in Mecca, when the foundations suicide. of the Islamic Civilization were

when we stop caring for others – poor, needy, destitute, underprivileged, old aged – we bring down the most vital pillar of our Muslim civilization in Kashmir. It means we commit suicide

being laid down, are full of emphasis in this regard. Quran actually draws distinction between Good and Bad in terms of who spends for others and who does not. This facet of the character of the believers is highlighted in almost every chapter of the early suras. Reading those portions of Quran one grasps the importance given to the act of giving to others. It looks as if God has sent us just to test who spends the wealth for others. This is where the faith is put to test, and this is where our being human is verified. So by being responsible to others, we are actually serving our own self. The route to the self goes through others. We are not doing any favours to our society if we spend a portion of our wealth on it we are only proving that we are humans, and one day we have to meet our Lord. ( Mehmood ur Rashid is Editor, GK Magazine of GK Communications Pvt Ltd)

One Survey Claims Kashmir has over 32,000 WIDOWS

WIDOWS also deserve DIGNIFIED Life Helping THEM is Our Human & Religious OBLIGATION Let us HELP them to live DIGNIFIED LIFE

DONATE Zakat, Sadaqat & Khairat for their DIGNIFIED LIFE

If Not We?

Then Who ?

J&K YATEEM FOUNDATION is Your PARTNER

Your Donation/Contribution/Support Will

Help ORPHANS, WIDOWS & DESTITUTE live a DIGNIFIED LIFE which is their BIRTH RIGHT

Create a SOCIETY with EQUITABLE RIGHTS & PRIVILEGES for ONE & ALL

Help ELIMINATE CRIMES, SINS, EVILS & SOCIAL INEQUALITIES

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Bank Account Numbers S.No.

Bank/ Branch

Account Number

S.No.

Bank/ Branch

Account Number

J&K Bank Jawahar Nagar (for Zakat only)

SB/11050

J&K Bank Boniyar

SB/6709

J&K Bank Jawahar Nagar,

SB/5750

J&K Bank Chandanwari Boniyar

SB/8739

J&K Bank Amira Kadal

SB/26437

J&K Bank Uri

SB/32455

J&K Bank Residency Road

SB/34272

J&K Bank Gingal Uri

SB/4350

J&K Bank SSI Lal Chowk,

SB/1565

J&K Bank Bandipora (Main Bazar)

SB/16602

J&K Bank Hari Singh High Street

SB/19471

State Bank of India, AG Office Batamalloo

J&K Bank Dawar Gurez

31659510808

SB/ 10425/75

J&K Bank Hajin (Sonawari)

SB/36411

J&K Bank J.V.C Bemina

SB/1583

J&K Bank Kupwara Byepass

SB/211/20667

J&K Bank G.M.C. Srinagar.

SB/27411

J&K Bank Handwara

SB/22614

J&K Bank SKIMS Soura

SB/12257

J&K Bank Langate

SB/6975/67

J&K Bank Soura,

SB/2126

J&K Bank Pulwama

SB/16983

J&K Bank Lal Bazar Molvi Stop

SB/9112

J&K Bank Pampore

SB/19025

J&K Bank University Hazratbal

SB/19952

J&K Bank Awantipora

SB/ 9876

J&K Bank SKUAST Shalimar

SB/4109

J&K Bank Tral main

SB/28874 SB/0018

J&K Bank Nowhatta

SB/19335

J&K Bank Dadasara

J&K Bank Barzulla,

SB/7834

J&K Bank Main Branch Shopian Near Tak Masjid

J&K Bank Channapora

SB/9211

SBI Shopian

J&K Bank Ganderbal

SB/21460

J&K Bank Hospital Road Shopian

CD/1700

J&K Bank Rawalpora

SB/5220

J&K Bank Pinjoora Shopian

SB/1893

J&K Bank Hyderpora

SB/1874

J&K Bank Imam Sahib Shopian

SB/3098

J&K Bank Budgam

SB/24577

J&K Bank Zainapora Shopian

SB/ 3801

J&K Bank Chadoora

SB/35620

J&K Bank Kachdoura Shopian

SB/2054

J&K Bank T. P. Baramulla

SB/18513

J&K Bank Herman Shopian

SB/619

J&K Bank Azad Gunj Baramulla

SB/1207

J&K Bank Keller Shopian

SB/13338/124 SB/30405408031

SB/1322/14

J&K Bank Kreeri Baramulla

SB/8306

J&K Bank Kulgam

J&K Bank Wagura Baramulla

SB/3575

J&K Bank Arrah Kulgam

SB/117

J&K Bank Chandusa Baramulla

SB/3314

J&K Bank Yaripora Kulgam

SB/6272

J&K Bank Sheeri Baramulla

SB/843

JKB Damhal Hanjipora Kulgam

SB/9479

J&K Bank New Coloney Sopore

SB/0118040100812138

J&K Bank Nehama Kulgam

J&K Bank T.P. Sopore

SB/16606

J&K Bank Islamabad (Lal Chowk)

J&K Bank Main Bazar Sopore

SB/8866

J&K Bank Kishtwar

J&K Bank Fruit Mandi Sopore

SB/795

SBI Kishtwar

Punjab National Bank Sopore

SB/4942

J&K Bank, Chatroo

SB/10549

J&K Bank Achabal Rafiabad

SB/5156

J&K Bank, Madwah Kishtwar

CD /104

SB/16815

SB/1614 SB/23777/57 SB/24695 SB/11451835990

J&K Bank Rohama Rafiabad

SB/1682

J&K Bank Doda

SB/12280/103

J&K Dangi Wacha Rafiabad

SB/8602

J&K Bank Doda

SB/14739

J&K Bank Watergam Rafiabad

SB/346

J&K Bank, Baderwah

SB - 23138

J&K Bank Pattan

SB/860825

J&K Bank Baderwah

CD/813

J&K Bank Tangmarg

SB/15287

J&K Bank University Jammu

SB/9184

J&K Bank Kunzar Tangmarg

SB/5787

J&K Bank Jammu

16092 27

Commendable Job

Yateem Foundation is doing commendable job. Should be emulated by other people Advocate Qazi Ahadullah, (Chairman J&K Yateem Khana), Srinagar

Merits all Support

Good work, deserves all appreciation, merits all support. Allah bless the (Yateem) Foundation Nasir Mirza, Senior Faculty, MERC, Kashmir University

Awareness is the need of hour I congratulate J&K Yateem Foundation to organize such programmes where the members of society, are being invited and made to participate in the event. I hope in future the organization will continue to organize such functions not annually but after every three months to make people of society aware or awaken about the social responsibility. This should become part of day to day life of every citizen. In present system and scenario the awareness about such programmes is need of the hour. Muslim Jan, Editor MERC, Kashmir University

JKYF; A Credible Organisation

Great Work

This is my first visit on the occasion of Annual Day. I am very much delighted to see the great work done. I pray to Almighty God to help us all to keep it up. Ashok K. Jain, M/s Kasturi Lal Jain & Sons, Srinagar

JKYF Deserves Appreciation

I feel myself the luckiest one to be the part of this function. I am already aware of the work done by the J&K Yateem Foundation but to be present in this function gives different feelings altogether. At least let me congratulate all the executive members and donors of the foundation. all the executive members, volunteers and workers deserve appreciation. Ashiq Hussain Masoodi Chairman Oasis Group Of Schools, Srinagar

Excellent Work

Very good. Excellent work done by JKYF Dr. Manzoor, CAO , Ex. Dy. Director (Finance Department ) J&K

Actual form of Haqooq-ul-Ibad

Al-Hamdulillah . Many thanks to Allah Almighty that fully dedicated, zealous and Kind hearted youngsters have started this great Foundation (JKYF). It is really serving the community and deserving orphans which is the actual form of “Haqooq-ul-Ibad” (rights of people). May Allah bless the Foundation and its workers and volunteers. Dr. Mir Mohammad Maqbool (ENT Specialist, President Shafaqat School For Children with multiple disabilities , Bemina) 28

It is indeed a matter of joy for me to attend 12th Annual Day programme of J&K Yateem Foundation and know about its activities. It is heartening to know that during a brief period since its inception, the Foundation has earned laurels and credibility in the entire society and is engaged in the areas that are considered to be most critical owing to the aftermath of turbulence that is still on in some or the other form. I wish the organizers all the best in all their endeavors. Syed Shakeel Qalandar Former President Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir (FCIK), Srinagar

Great Move

It is really a great move done by the institution. They have done a great job in making people aware about the plight of needy people and encouraged people to help them. We pray for the prosperity of this institution. Firdous Hassan, Journalist, English Kashmir Monitor, Srinagar

We feel part of JKYF

In the annals of MERC’s history this is a most significant event and the first of its kind. We whole heartedly feel part of your establishment and look forward to being associated in whatever possible way. Yateem Foundation mission is a great role model for all of us. Dr. Sabeha Mufti, Sr Lecturer, MERC, Kashmir University

My heart bleeds for unfortunate Children My heart bleeds for the unfortunate children of this bruised land. After watching your AV presentation, I am pained but equally inspired to contribute my small bit towards this noble cause. Please feel free to ask for any help/aid I can dispense humbly. May Allah bless you All! Syeda Afshana, Sr Lecturer, MERC, Kashmir University

We should work together I would just like to say very briefly that we should all work towards the welfare and rehabilitation of widows, orphans and destitute. MERC can do a lot in this regard by becoming voice of this voiceless section of society . Malik Zahra Khalid, Lecturer MERC, Kashmir University

We are with you

John Milton’s dictum “Those also serve who also stand and wait” is no way going to help those unfortunate children of our Kashmir. The last 20 years of agony, sorrow, loss and pain has snatched their smiles. Your organization is doing a wonderful job to help bring back this smile. We at Kashmir university are with you for this great cause. Allah bless you, Allah bless your foundation. Showkat Shafi, Spokesperson-(PRO) , Kashmir University

Thank You JKYF I thank you for taking care of my brothers and sisters. I feel highly indebted. May Allah reward you as He is the best to reward. Raashid Maqbool, Lecturer MERC, Kashmir University

JKYF on right path

I found the role of J&K Yateem Foundation towards social concerns, issues, problems and solutions very excellent. They are very clear in basic perceptions and very gentle in help to the needy fellows without any human errors. I am sure that in future years this institution under the umbrella of dynamic, capable, sincere and potential people with high amount of mission & vision will surpass the excellence and contribution for supporting the cause of orphans, widows and destitute. May Allah prosper this institution with its laid down mission & objective...Aameen. (Dr) Prof. S. Mufeed Ahmad Head, MERC and Prof Business School, University of Kashmir

Make Orphans Performing Assets

Masha- Allah J&K Yateem Foundation is doing an Excellent Job. A Service to Orphans ,Widows and Destitute which will be richly rewarded . May Allah (SWT) accept their efforts. I Suggest : Setting up of Research and Development Centre. • To place exact facts regarding number of Orphans • To work out A to Z solutions for Orphans & Widows • To make Orphans Performing Assets to the world. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad, CEO, Al- Shifa Hospital Bengaluru , Karnataka

Well Done Bait-ul-Hilal

I have seen the good facilities which what the hostel provides to the residents . Apart from academic activities, moral and religious education is also imparted, which is excellent. “ May God (SWT) help the organization to continue this service” Manzoor-ul-Hassan, Research Scholar, Srinagar

All the best

It was really good to interact with children and see the infrastructure developed in the orphanage (Bait-ul-Hilal). All the best for all future endeavours. Saba Ahmad, Child Line India Foundation, New Delhi

Orphanage is not a solution

The orphans are receiving good facilities here but I think it is not the solution. If an orphan has mother he/she should be with his/ her mother. Once the orphan comes out of the orphanage he/she might face problems at his/her home. Salma Shabir, R/O. Baghat Barzulla

Best Home

The best we have seen in the country Richa Sahi, (Creative Head NDTV 24 x 7), Shruti Sharman, Khursheed Khan, C/O. NDTV 24 x7

Always at your disposal

In my personal opinion, the J&K Yateem Foundation is doing a wonderful job and they are definitely doing service to the nation and especially the poor and needy people. I wish them all success and any help from my side, I am always at your disposal. Dr. Zorawar Singh, Consultant Pharmacology, Govt. Medical College Sgr.

Bait-ul-Hilal students preparing for school in the morning

Offices/Units of J&K Yateem Foundation

Central Office:

(Bait-ul-Hilal) 42-A Al-Farooq Colony (near Al- Farooq Masjid) Jawahar Nagar Srinagar. Ph. 0194 -2312928, 2310145), 9419014807.

Zonal Office Srinagar:

2nd Floor Auqaf Building Budshah Chowk Srinagar. 0194 -2481347.

District Office Budgam:

Hyderpora, Bypass crossing, Airport Road, Opposite Petrol Pump. 8803057235, 9796736468

District Office Baramulla (Sopore):

Noor Bagh Road Sopore. 9622905881.

District Office Bandipora:

Near Branch School Mir Complex, 9906403200

District Office Kupwara:

Byepass Road Kupwara. 9906642927.

District Office Pulwama:

Shopian Road near Post Office Pulwama, 9419922296.

District Office Shopian:

Teng Road near Jamia Masjid. 9419026398, 7298658165

Al-Hilal Educational Institute:

Chawalgam near Boys Hr Sec. School Kulgam, 9622856102, (01931-213880).

District Office Anantnag:

K.P Road Anantnag FM Gali near F.M. School Stand. 9622413593

Divisional Office Jammu:

Headquarter Kishtwar opposite Poultry Farm, Kishtwar

District Office Kishtwar:

Near Poultry Farm Kishtwar. 01995260162, 9796024448.

District Office Doda:

Near Tehsil Office Doda, 9697621985, 9906162359.

Tehsil Office Baderwah:

Near Jamia Masjid Baderwah. 9419214556, 9419214460.

Tehsil Office Thathri:

Main Market Thathri. 9419091745, 9858661586.

Tehsil Unit Chatroo:

Main Bus stand Chatroo. 9906344422

Jammu Unit:

Near Ustad Mohalla Jammu. 9419112850.

Jammu University:

Dr. G. M Bhat, Professor, Geology Department, Jammu University. 9419200120.

Central Executive Members of JKYF S.N. 1

Name with Parentage/Address Syed Abdul Hamid S/O Syed Mirak Shah R/O Daharmunah Budgam

M. Ahsan Rather S/O: M. Rustum Rather. R/O: Sir Syed Abad Bemina Srinagar.

Dr. Tariq Ahmad Malik S/O Abdul Samad Malik R/O Soibugh Budgam

Muneer Ahmad Dar S/O Jan Mohammad Dar R/O Bonamsar Sonwar Srinagar Dr. Gulzar Ahmad Bhat S/O: Md. Abdullah Bhat R/O: Badipora Tangmarg Baramulla. M Yaqoob Reshi S/O Abdul Gani Reshi R/O Reshipora Shopian M. Assadullah Malik S/O: Gh. Mohd. Malik R/O: Bahoorwani (Telegam) Baramullah. Ghulam Rasool Malik S/O: Hamza Malik R/O: Pariswani Kunzar Tangmarg Baramulla. M. Ishaaq Sheikh S/O Late Abdul Aziz Sheikh R/O Gushipora Kupwara.

Designation

Occupation

Patron / Chief Functionary

Govt. Employee

Chairman

Business

Member

Govt. Employee

Member

JKYF Employee

(Part time volunteer)

(Full time)

Member

Govt. Employee

Member

Govt. Employee

Member

Retd Govt. Employee

Member

Business

Member

Central Govt. Employee

(Part time volunteer)

P hoto G allery 01 - 04: 12th Annual Day Function , April 29, 2012

07 10

05:

Foundation stone laying ceremony of Bait-ul-Hilal, Kishtwar

06:

Distribution of food grain kits among destitute by JKYF Kishtwar unit

07 - 10:

Participation (in various outdoor activities) of Bait-ul-Hilal, Jawahar Nagar students

16:

Former CMO, Srinagar distributing gifts among students during the Eye Camp at Bait-ul-Hilal,

Dignitaries during special programme “Media & Social Responsibilities” at MERC, The Kashmir University on May 19, 2012

17-18:

HESP Entrance Examination -2012 at

Jawahar Nagar Srinagar on March 26, 2011

SP College, Srinagar on May 27, 2012

14:

J&K Social Welfare Minister Ms. Sakina Itoo, interacting with Bait-ul-Hilal children

19:

Awareness Programme at Anantnag (Islamabad) on May 27, 2012

15:

Media personal during Media Felicitiation Programme on May 12, 2012

20:

Launch of JKYF health project, ‘‘Healthy Kashmir’’, at GMC Srinagar on July 2nd, 2012

11 - 12: Participation in HPVT Health Rally, on July 17, 2011 13:

Name of Programe

2000-01 50

2001-02 50

2002-03 59

2003-04

200405

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

265

2008-09

265

2009-10

479

2010-11

536

2011-12

8667835.00

1589893.00

18199147.00

Amount Spent Approximately

No of Beneficiaries under various Welfare Programmes during 12 years S. No. 32 -

265

3535275.00

Bait-ul-Hilal Srinagar. 262

01 225

220

300

Bait-ul-HIlal Souch Klg. 130

300

02 82

300

54 350

W.W.P. 400

03 400

400

5106037.00

300

210

BESP

240

220

100

215

210

169

122

HESP

1731002.00

HESP Prff.

725068.00

143

GUIDE

150

148

5300177.00

232

2673

130

1200

1000

100

MOPG

108

08 39

4226113.00

373

247

2350

DOC

3000

315640.00

191

Income Generating Units

6060273.00

150

450

150

440

150

Emergency Rf.

150

25000

37755

1210508.00

32750

10997

15000

9000

6075

VTC

14104

150

6156776.00

27650

24320

Qurbani

19825

2958022.00

5529

Ifftari

4000

14 -

8247620.00

Health Camps through projects

4147 (Patients attended)

5835000.00

15444

4459

474300.00 -

Al-Hilal Diagnostic Centre

14 -

12 -

First Hilali Batch

9254762.00

17.

89593448.00

Livelihood Support Through Projects

18.

Total

2011-12

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