Dignity Volume IV
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Contents Features
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Happiness is Priceless Overcoming Odds
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Service with Dignity The Forgotten Ones
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Dreams Lost Summer Camp
Fulfilling Responsibility Contentment
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Beyond the Bubble Revelation
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The World isn’t Perfect Exhilaration
Solace for Suffering Souls Core of Contention
Caring Companion Long Lasting Relationship
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Dreams Lost
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Happiness is priceless‌ In the first two weeks of June, 2014, I voluntarily taught, along with my friends, at the APNA home and learning centre, Islamabad. This is an orphanage started by Ma'am Asma, a teacher of Beaconhouse Islamabad and administered by a widow who herself resides in the orphanage. The orphanage has 24 children between the ages of 6-12. These children have come from different areas of Pakistan that include mainly Charsada, Mianwali and Jhang. The orphanage has good arrangements for food and entertainment. The kids have good sleeping areas and are provided with a clean environment. Stationery, sports equipment, books, and even DVDS will put a smile on their innocent faces. The orphanage is open to outside donations however no money is enough; as these children are growing so are their needs. These enthusiastic children surprised me when they replied to all our questions in English; they knew how to spell simple words and most of all, they were extremely eager to study. They truly are amazing learners and picked up new things faster than we could have imagined. In their break time, we would sit and eat with them and they would tell us stories about their lives at the shelter and where they come from. To boost their morale, we would play football with them. These children are immensely talented and I can see them growing up to be great writers, artists, players or scientists. My experience there has taught me to value what I have, my family and my friends. Even though these children are getting all they need, nothing can ever fill the empty space in their little hearts, a spot left vacant because of their families.
“Spending time with these children has made me realise that happiness is priceless. The company of a concerned person is worth any amount of money or objects. I am glad I got a chance to spend time with these children.� I may have taught them how to work, but they have taught me to be grateful of what I have, and that is a lesson I will not forget.
Rida Zulfiqar BMI-G 5
Overcoming Odds I recently taught at APNA Shelter Home and Learning Centre in Islamabad, which is run by Mrs. Asma Salman. I, along with five other girls, taught the children a mixture of subjects, although my main field was science, which included concepts like body parts, flower parts, the water cycle etc. We made planners and allotted a specific time period to each subject, teaching them everything in their syllabus in an orderly way. It was a mind-blowing experience where I met many new people, including about 23 children I knew I would never forget. I was amazed to see the dedication of the people in charge to not only teach these youngsters, but also groom them for their lives ahead. It was incredible to socialise with people from such different backgrounds who may have faced difficulties in the past but are trying their best to overcome them. The school itself is run very efficiently, and they follow a very precise schedule. The children have their own books and take
out time to do everything, from praying to bedtime stories and watching cartoons. They may run low on stationery sometimes but it seldom happens. After spending time at APNA, I learnt to value all the little things in my life, and never look down on the underprivileged, because we never know the potential they have to make our country prosper. I learnt that people should be selfless and help our society blossom by their hard work, and I learnt that these kids, who have come from rural areas, pay more heed to ethics than we do, even though we call ourselves educated. We should consider these ethical values in our everyday lives, and learn from these beautiful children.
Eeman-e-Maryam BMI-G
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Service with Dignity Going to the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) was a life-changing experience for me. Sure, everyday you hear about the rising inflation and how the poor are suffering, but for me, it wasn’t until I went through this experience that I came face to face with the actual savage reality of it. While patrolling the numerous wards and departments at one of Asia’s largest and renowned medical institutions, I saw, firsthand, the terrible ailments the people are suffering from due to the lack of basic hygienic living conditions. Since volunteers were allowed to interact with the patients, I heard heart-wrenching recounts from the patients of how they faced agonising hardships as they struggled, wandering around the city hopelessly in search of basic medical care that they could afford with their meager salaries. SIUT served as a beacon of hope for them: their salvation. Led by its founder, the magnanimous Dr. Adeeb Rizvi with the motto ‘Service with Dignity’, this charitable institution promises every citizen quality medical care for free. I had developed a more profound understanding of these words by the end of my volunteering period. As part of our programme, we were allowed to visit the pediatrics’ ward and interact with the young patients. It was a heartbreaking to see young children hooked up to dialysis machines and urine catheters. Yet, where others would despair, I was astonished to find these children brimming with liveliness and resilience.
these people despite being robbed of their health, bedridden and in constant pain remained steadfast in their prayers. It was a humbling experience which, to say the least, made me realise how insignificant most of our problems seem compared to the dilemmas of the underprivileged. It affected me on a very deep level and helped set my moral compass right, and for that I thank God.
This experience prompted me to do some soulsearching. I acknowledged the fact that in my daily routine, rarely do I pause to count my infinite blessings and thank God for them where, on the other hand,
Ahmed Abdul Ghafoor A2-A PECHS Campus A levels 7
THE FORGOTTEN ONES In a day and age where there is so much conflict in the world between cultures, religions, generations, socioeconomic classes, and more, there is a great need for broad agreement on something unifying, something that encourages, something that binds us together and even grows a sense of community. That something is dignity. What is dignity? Dignity is something that is appreciated everywhere, parents, teachers and other elders teach their young ones about the importance of dignity. Having a sense of humanity, respect for others and good behaviour towards everyone regardless of whether they are rich or poor. Many welfare-based societies preach dignity. Many offer volunteer programmes, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) is one of them that provides medical treatment to the less fortunate for absolutely free. I was a part of its internship/ volunteer programme. As a part of SIUT's programme, it was a privilege rather than a job to help the patients and doctors there.
Though we weren't allowed to intervene in ongoing operations, it deeply saddened me to see children facing such pain as most of them were waiting for their kidney transplants and were on dialysis. Since Christmas was just a few days away, I got an opportunity to cheer up the children. I along with a few other volunteers decorated a Christmas tree, spoke to the elderly patients and listened to their complaints if they had any. It gave a great sense of satisfaction to see the smiling faces whenever I talked to them. My experience as a volunteer at SIUT made me a better person, a dignified person. We live in a world where many find themselves inferior to others, those who’ve lost hope. There are people who care about them, about their rights. There are people who are dignified, who will not hesitate to help, to listen, to guide and to protect. And on Dignity Day we give our thanks to those who possess such a noble quality that is "Dignity".
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“There was this elderly patient, Aqeel who had my utmost attention. I would often meet him every morning and talk to him. What he went through was tragic, something that no father should ever go through. He had a son, who was very rude. He’d often addressed him with abusive words. When Aqeel fell ill, his son began acting as if though he never existed. Whenever Aqeel asked his son to take him to a doctor, he refused by saying, ‘You’re going to die anyway, it’s a waste of money’. Aqeel was admitted in SIUT in 2010. The old man still misses his son even though he was badly treated and deprived of his rights in his own house. What really did cheer him up was someone who came up to him, talked to him and especially someone who’d listen to him sing.”
Bilal Ahmed Sheikh AS-A Gulshan A levels 9
Dreams lost
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educated, groomed, well brought up and become successful. But the real suspense of her life was that despite of all her dreams, her father wanted her not to pursue her education; he wanted her to get married. This really hurt me that education which is one of the building blocks in a person's life was neglected, especially for those children who were gifted with such abilities that could bring a change. With the eagerness to learn and gain knowledge, they deserved it and sadly they wouldn't get it.
This summer I got an amazing opportunity to work at The Citizen's Foundation (TCF) summer camp as a volunteer in their underprivileged school located at the slum area of Karachi. My first day was exhausting, as it turned out, I had 25 children to handle in my class. Managing a class that size required a lot of effort as the school lacked the basic necessities such as electricity, airy classrooms, clean water and a proper canteen. Overall my experience was pleasant as the students used to greet me with "assalam o alaikum teacher, how are you teacher, have a nice day teacher". The most touching part was, how these children as individual had a different way of seeing the world and pursing their dreams even though they had to face so many difficulties at home and pressure especially from their fathers who were mostly carpenters, mechanics, bus drivers.
The last day was awe-inspiring as these children shared their experiences with us and I was astonished by their responses. They absolutely loved their time spent in the camp and looked forward to it the next year. Looking at these children made me realise that I should be grateful for all the bounties I have been bestowed with it. At the end, it was an experience worth all the tiresome days and I did not want it to end at all. I learnt a lot from their lives and they learnt a lot from mine. These children and their life stories made me value the little things and all the countless blessings in my life. They taught me a lifelong lesson and I felt at ease and less worried about my problems when I heard theirs. I thought these children were the same as me, in fact they had more potential than I did at their age. Their desire to learn more and eagerness to gain knowledge inspired me. They were enthusiastic, loving, respecting, caring and considerate. All they need is a spark, an opportunity to light up the world with their brilliance, their thoughts and their zealous ideas.
I was most touched by this girl, Aisha, who used to talk to me during lunch breaks. She told me she had a dream of becoming something special, she said she looked up to me as an inspiration, she wanted to be
Bisma Balouch Pechs Campus A levels
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Summer Camp Murree
On the 4th of July 2014, I along with my mother headed towards Murree where the National College of Arts (NCA) had set up a summer camp to teach fine arts to the local women. Apart from the support staff, my mother and Mr. Zeeshan from Rawalpindi NCA were the only teachers. This summer camp was a two-week programme so we stayed at the Pakistan Small Industries Corporation (PSIC)’ Guesthouse where the art classes were scheduled to be held. Though NCA had sent flyers to every school and college in Murree, initially the numbers we expected were very low due to the month of Ramadan. We thought that women in this part of Pakistan were still denied their rights but we were unjust to them by thinking so as the next morning, girls and women started streaming in before I had even woken up. The number increased so much that we were short of art material that we had brought from Lahore and so we had to arrange for more. Girls as young as 12 and women up to 40 years old came to our art classes in despite their fast. Some came on foot while others had to change several buses in order to reach us, but all of them were as enthusiastic as ever. They wanted to learn everything and wanted to make the most of this opportunity and so they did. My mother taught them the sort of sketching in these two weeks that is taught to students over a whole month at art colleges. Mr. Zeeshan taught them different sculpting techniques and oil painting. We also showed videos
on art to the women who had never even seen a computer before. The best thing about this programme was that at first the admission fee for joining these art classes was RS. 300 but when we saw how women were coming from small villages and valleys, and how it was not possible for them to pay even that much, we dropped the fee and everyone was taught for free. Also, we were shocked to see that the number of students had steeply risen from a mere group of ten to 40 in just two weeks. For our closing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Murtaza Jafry, the respected Principal of NCA Lahore came along with chief guest, Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the owner of the Air Blue Airlines and Minister of Petroleum. All the art work was displayed and a stage was set up where the ceremony took place. Samaa News covered the event and your truly hosted the ceremony! The Principal of NCA announced that he would continue this programme in the coming years as we had received such a favorable response. I find no better way to spend my summer vacations than going to underdeveloped areas and teaching them even something as simple as basic arts.
Minahil Irfan X-Green Defence Campus Lahore 12
Fulfilling Responsibility
To the ordinary person, the word ‘community service’ evokes an image of lacklustre activities and tedious jobs involving little or no recreational or entertaining aspects. I would have thought the same had I not have attended this year’s community service programme. Day 1, I saw the little students and envisioned three tiring weeks. Day 2…. I fell in love with the work. The truth is that no matter how boring a teaching job might look and no matter how frustrating the students might be, the little smile that you get after a hard day’s work makes you want to come back again and again. The class I took this year was Class VII and naturally, it had students from all walks of society. Initially, it felt really weird to be in the shoes of the personality who had taught me all I know. The sense of responsibility was overwhelming and I guess I sort of finally understood some of the grievances our teachers used to have with us. All those small blank faces staring up at me even made me feel a bit nervous and unsure of what to do. “What if they don’t like me?” “What if I don’t teach them right?” These questions and many more swarmed in my mind as Ma’am handed me the board marker. I took off the cap and just went with the flow. Honestly, even the concepts that I never understood before became crystal clear now. I now understood how it is that teachers manage to keep teaching for so long without
ever tiring of or giving up on their students. Superficially the teaching profession looks extremely boring and arduous, but when you are actually doing it, you don’t ever want to give it up. And it was not only the teaching part that kept me going but also the fact that we were actually giving something BACK to the community. We were playing our role and fulfilling our responsibility by making sure that no one was left behind in our society. The dedication that I saw in the students, teachers and even the supervisor teachers gave me encouragement that maybe Pakistan wasn’t a lost cause after all. Maybe, all we need to succeed is to help those around us and only by helping them can we actually move forward as a single unit. It’s not a one man show; it’s NEVER a single person’s effort. In order to excel, every in person our society has to contribute. To instil in our hearts the drive to do more for others is exactly what this community service programme aims to do. Insha’Allah all of us ‘teachers’ will continue to play our part in helping society and bringing about a healthy change in our status quo. I urge all other students to also take part in this programme because trust me, it will be an experience you will certainly NEVER forget. Afnan Arshad A levels BMI-B 13
Contentment I participated this summer in the SOS internship programme hoping to help the children there learn and grow. I managed to do just that; but, surprisingly, the process was very rewarding for me as well. Initially nervous, it was a pleasant surprise to find all the children very cooperative and polite. Since day one they addressed me as their teacher and kept me in such high regard that I felt ten feet tall. My students were always eager to see me, and their willingness to have me teach them encouraged me to give them my best. It was a delight being with them. Their simple pleasure in having me as their mentor and their liveliness made me realise that true happiness is not defined by how much we have but by how much we enjoy life. By experiencing their routine and getting to be a part of their family I learned to respect the children and their situation in life. Also, I managed to understand them and see them as real children with real joys and sorrows, rather than mere unfortunates towards whom I had a social obligation. This whole experience opened my eyes. Working with such charming children was very exciting and I was more than glad to be there for them.
Aniqa Zafar Beaconhouse School System Multan
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Beyond the Bubble I have grown up hearing incredible things about SOS Villages Pakistan. Always very curious about what it is that makes this organisation amongst the best in the world., this Ramadan I decided that putting the weakness caused during this month aside, I will do an internship and finally got the honour of working for such a creditable cause. By the end of this internship, my life had changed in so many unimaginable ways. One thinks that this is just going to be like any other new experience but to my surprise, being a part of something like this has rejuvenated my soul. It opened my eyes towards the fact that we live in such a protected bubble where no problems of the outside world ever catch our eye. I for one realised that I am blessed in so many ways. Hearing stories from how they ended up here, I questioned myself about what these beautiful and inspiring individuals had ever done to be treated by fate so cruelly, and most importantly, what had I ever done to be showered
with unlimited blessings. I have everything and anything that a person could wish for. I got to meet such amazing young children. All whom have become a part of me now, my family. So down to earth, so friendly, so charming, these children are being treated amazingly. So much so, that they considered the sad series of events in their lives as just a bad dream. Words cannot explain what a tremendous and phenomenal time I had with the children of SOS. Diamonds in the rough these children are. I understand what it is that makes this organisation and the work that they do stand out among so many other organisations. They are changing lives. Not only of the children living there but also of the people who get to share these experiences with them.
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Revelation
I interacted with many of those who had come for treatment and those who came to assist their family members. They were tormented with endless distress regarding their loved ones. I did my best to ease their agitation. Many of the sick were children, not more than four and five. Their agony overwhelmed me for they did not want a painful treatment. It was heart-rending to see them and their difficulties but I tried my best to help them forget the troubles by reading or playing games. For the first time in my life, I learned to appreciate the blessings I had been bestowed with. At SUIT, I also acquired knowledge about many diseases, transplants, machines etc. I learned CPR. I watched the A man once remarked, “The purpose of life is not to be movie, ‘My sister’s keeper’, a touching movie about cancer happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionand how a parent sacrificed one child to save the other. It ate, to make some difference that you have lived and lived made me realise how much more there is to this world. I well.” cleaned, mopped the floors, and realised that the people I volunteered at SIUT this summer and had the most enjoy- who do this work should not be looked down upon. Rather able time. Initially, I went for the certificate. But the people I they are earning a living to live a life of dignity and by not met, the lessons I learned and the experiences I had, they begging or stealing. opened my eyes. It was no longer a matter of passing time to At the end of my internship, I learned that it is not how achieve that certificate. It was more than that. I wanted to many great things we have done that give us happiness but it treasure what SIUT gave me forever: joy, compassion and is losing yourself in the service of others that grants us true empathy. happiness. For the first time in my life, I was exposed to the world of suffering. People came from all over Pakistan; from places I had never heard of in my entire life. The marvels of city life bewildered them. They had been deprived of basic health care provisions. When they heard of SIUT, they never expected such medical facilities dedicated to the care of the under-privileged.
Hafsa Abdullah Class X D Defence Campus- Karachi 16
The World isn’t Perfect There are people and places in our community that need exactly what a society can offer. Recently I attended a summer camp arranged by United States Education Foundation in Pakistan. Apart from educational seminars and activities, they had arranged community service at the Mashal Model School located in the outskirts of Islamabad. We not only donated learning material but also taught them various subjects. The programmes included a briefing on physical hygiene, art work and board games. Teaching them how to play various games like football and cricket was part of the experience. Honestly those few hours of the service was amongst the best hours of my entire life. Making them smile was personally a great achievement. Volunteering for community service is essential to get involved in the life of the underprivileged. I have come to know that organisations trying to resolve some of the issues depend on the efforts of volunteers and it is important that everyone of us should be able to uphold our commitment. I strongly believe that everyone on the planet is entitled to basic necessities like safe drink-
ing water, food, shelter and education. Today many people across the globe are deprived of these basic needs. Community service has been a meaningful experience for me as I have learnt tremendous amount about different issues that our people and environment face today. It has truly helped to build character, leadership and integrity in me. I am now smarter, happier and more stable. This service has boosted my confidence. There are a number of quotes about service but my favorite is “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others� (Mahatma Gandhi).
Mohammad Pervaiz Baloch Class: XI Yellow BMI-B 17
Exhilaration
The Citizens Foundation Summer Camp has been a very exhilarating experience for me. I had the opportunity to teach less privileged children of a village. It was their summer break from regular school and their principal had arranged a summer camp for them. We as volunteers had to spend 5 hours with them, each day for about two weeks. From playing word games and board games to having actual sports competitions, we had to manage it all. I have learned much more than I have taught. The love the children have for you and the love you unconsciously give them back is very precious. This sort of volunteer work teaches you responsibility, tolerance and enthusiasm. Your determination to do good increases and that brings an overall resilience in you towards life.
The children had been very well managed and taught by the school staff. They were quiet obedient and disciplined. This made my work much easier and fun. The other volunteers had been more than helpful, from the supervisor taking care of every detail to the partner who shared the work load and helped in managing the class. Through this Summer Camp I have not only gained new friends but also an experience of a lifetime. I have learned that a lot of hard work and dedication is required to make every task successful. Moreover, I have also realised how much effort is being put into teaching and ensuring the smooth running of a school and now I value the work done by the people around me like my teachers and other staff members more than ever!
Aimen Khan (XI C ) F-11 Campus Islamabad 18
Solace for Suffering Souls Volunteering at Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, more commonly known as SIUT, was a life-changing experience. Becoming intimate with the pain patients have to face creates a sense of empathy. We realise that as another human being, it is our responsibility to help those that are deprived. The volunteer programme not only helps patients, it also helps develop a sense of social responsibility among the volunteers. Clad in lab coats, we toured the SIUT departments and the Civil Hospital, picking up helpful information on our way. Our routine consisted of conversing with patients who were very satisfied with the cost-free treatments, cheering little kids in the Paediatrics Ward, and my favourite: cleaning wards.
Informative documentaries and orientations on nursing, infections, cardiology, diabetes, bioethics and organ donation were also a part of our routine. Senior volunteers, or captains as we called them, guided us thoroughly throughout the journey. This five-day programme came to its end sooner than I had anticipated, and I did not want to leave the SIUT family at all. However, I left with a message; the message that we are blessed with health and happiness, and no matter how much we thank Allah for the countless blessings, it will never be enough. The only way we can make a difference is by helping those who are less fortunate than we are.
By Afzal Fatima North Nazimabad Cambridge Branch 19
Core of Contention The Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) volunteer programme aims to incorporate a sense of social responsibility and education in introductory volunteer training to Pakistani youth, and I feel privileged to have been a part of such an event. The programme comprised five days starting with a short briefing about SIUT by Dr. Adeeb Rizvi himself. This was followed by a tiring yet interesting tour around the Civil Hospital. It was a very unique and an eye-opening experience. We stand proud that SIUT is one of the most reputed medical institutions in the South Asian region, providing specialised medical care to the part of the population suffering from kidney, liver, related cancers and ethical transplant procedures—free of cost. Interacting with patients with cancer and especially those with a transplant history, discussing their lives
and their experience at SIUT is a personal memory full of pain and joy. It was sometimes confusing to try to understand a variety of accents as people had come from so many different areas. The programme enlightened us in many ways, sweeping the floor, telling jokes to children, seeing people smile in misery increased the feeling of patriotism and compassion. The First Aid and CPR training, lectures on diabetes, pathology, infectious diseases, treatment of cancer and ethics allowed us to think in a more rational way and taught us to act wisely in times of emergency. On the whole, I feel that people, especially youngsters, should take the initiative to help society to prosper. Certainly, happiness doubles when shared but sorrow diminishes when articulated.
Hira Zubair
North Nazimabad Cambridge Branch 20
Caring Companion My experience in the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) has been a truly sensational one. I got a lot to learn during my time there. We had a variety of tasks to do, along with attending a lecture everyday teaching us how to tackle different dangerous diseases such as hypathetis A to E, heart attack, cardiac arrest, performing CPR and E.C.T. We had to face inconveniences when we were placed in the OPT 14, where we had to stand in the heat noting every problem that the patients over there faced . That part was also made better as we managed to make friends with some of the patients there, who were very friendly. Even after these hardships I enjoyed myself a lot as we also got to do some fun tasks such as when we were stationed in the pediatrics department where our task
was to bring a smile to the faces of those children admitted there. We were even given the task to mop the floor and clean windows, but that was also a good practice as we should be able to do these kind of chores. I also learned how to make a bed, check the blood pressure. These tasks were also made pleasanter due to the motivation and support of my group Captains, co-captains and other Group members who completed the task with us. Overall my stay in those few days in SIUT taught me a lot of things, such as to how to socialise with people, how to do basic first aid and many other medical basics. My experience with SIUT was amazing and I hope to do it again someday.
Shayan Mustafa North Nazimabad A level Branch 21
Long Lasting Relationships At being offered a chance to intern at the SOS village, I mostly agreed out of curiosity in the beginning. I thought it would be a good experience to meet all the children there. I had always been interested in contributing to different charities; however, this was something quite unprecedented for me since I had never really directly interacted with the people I gave charity to. I was a bundle of nerves on the first day. I was afraid I would say or do something wrong. Once I was introduced to the children everything seemed to be all right; especially once I started giving out food and toys to them. As I worked with these children, I realised that we were so busy thinking of them as less fortunate we failed to remember that in the end they were just kids as well, though ones with burdens no one should have to carry at such a young age. This made me change my outlook towards them altogether. I became more conscious of the fact that con-
sciously or unconsciously through my words or actions I should be careful not to hurt anyone. As the days passed, the children became more accustomed to my presence. They started becoming comfortable around me. Most had been drastically affected by the earthquake of 2005 and often spoke about their experiences with me; it was inspiring to see how high spirited they were despite of losing everything. Though my role was restricted to helping the main management and spending time with the kids, it was invigorating nevertheless and helped me form long lasting relationships with some of them. The internship made me realise and consider how I could further help those in need and even if I should pursue a career in social work. The self satisfaction I attained while working at the SOS village was a better reward than any I had ever received before!
Minaal Mohsin Maan (A2) All Girls A’ Level Branch (AGAL) Islamabad
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Our hope The SOS children's internship programme has been a wonderful learning experience. None of the babies, children or teenagers at the shelters had had the best start in life. They were deprived by circumstance of food, shelter, education, health care and much needed attention. At SOS, best efforts were made to provide them with necessities and facilities they deserved. Volunteering there gave me the chance to understand the challenges facing our society and finding ways to eradicate them. The children were friendly and therefore we established links for the longterm. Seeing the children's beaming faces as they received their education was a gratifying feeling for a volunteer, one I will never forget.
I cannot say exactly when I had the epiphany of wanting to work for social service. I was saddened and bewildered by a society that refuses to take children seriously and then gripe about mushrooming social problems. I yearned to do this internship where I could see children learn and play, express themselves, acquire confidence, grow and explore their potential with dignity. Through this journey, the children taught me more about life than we could teach them. We abandoned convention, innovated, so our students could explore their potential despite their challenges. They worked hard with us as sometimes cajoling, sometimes stern coaches by their side. We are driven by the reality that these children have a chance to transform our society. They are, in fact, our only hope.
Shayza Khalid Beaconhouse School System Multan
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Designed and developed by the Academics Department and Corporate Communications, Beaconhouse Group Head Office. All material included in the Dignity Magazine Vol. IV are students’ reflections of their SAIP programme internships.
Edited by: Corporate Communications - Editing Section Compiled by: Academics Department - Learning Centre
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