The credence that “Education is a right of every child” is thought provoking indeed as it grounds the pillar of educational inequality.
In this meticulous scenario, the BMI-B students of Global Perspectives led to the creation of a lifelong initiative of their project “Umeed-e-Sahr”. The title was preferred not only because it is comprehensible to the masses, but also signifies optimism, sanguinity and hope for the less privileged category of our country. BMI-B students’ aim is to acquire stroke against the forces of scarcity, poverty and inequality within Pakistan. To do so, the project has been classified into three categories:
- Educational inequality
- Poverty
- Support for diverse people
To have a tangible and concrete understanding of such rudiments in society, BMI-B conducted a secondary research and survey on the internet. The research on diverse levels proved that the unavailability of resources and inefficient educational infrastructure were the contributing factors of the educational dilemma; thus, preventing the youth from education and so called “right”.
Moreover, the crucial objective of Umeed-e-Sahr is not only to demonstrate an undeviating solution to the core tribulations but to act as a torch bearer for future generations.
In order to pursue Umeed-e-Sahr objective, BMI-B students opted to work in the inaccessible areas of Baluchistan as it was known for its insignificant educational conveniences and opportunities for the youth. It was indeed moderately throbbing to glimpse the Balochi children being underprivileged of the fundamental necessities, therefore, an NGO was revealed with the name of Taleem Foundation, known for its diligent efforts for 30 years, in promoting and facilitating education in the outlying areas of Pakistan. The NGO provided with the opportunity of collaborating with them and collecting resources for schools in Kuchlaq, Quetta.
Kuchlaq was denied of basic and essential education facilities. Taleem Foundation supported BMI-B students with significant minutiae and update of the region. Despite the devastating situation of the pandemic, BMI-B students developed a website professionally, with the purpose where people could raise funds and donate securely. In addition to this, it was also decided to endorse Umeed-e-Sahr cause by unification a well renowned, UK-based platform with the name of “Go pool it”. It is a new social media app which enables one to assist a cause by donating any enviable amount based on photographs and videos
Umeed-e-Sahr directs the youth towards being sympathetic and compassionate towards the less privileged. It is a life-long pledge to be carried out, fervently and passionately.
Thus, BM-B hard work paid off with a great honor and privilege when Umeed-e-Sahr project selected for LAP (Learning Agency Paradigm). BMI-B Umeed-e-Sahr project was elected from among all the projects executed in BMI to be presented in front of the renowned Beaconhouse Administration. The event has also stirred the whole devoted team of BMI-B and other children to craft similar initiatives to be acknowledged by the Beaconhouse team. BMI-B is delighted for the prospect to participate in such luminous events and constantly aspire to persistent our efforts to be featured in such magnificent events.