Empowering the Future: SOS Foundation & BECS unite for World Children’s Day event in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Nov 20 (SABAH): In a concerted effort to address the educational needs of underprivileged children residing in the slum areas of Sohan, Islamabad Capital Territory, the SOS Foundation in collaboration with Basic Education Community Schools (BECS), Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, organized a special event on World Children’s Day.

The event, graced by esteemed personalities including Faiza Fatima (Assistant Director, Ministry of Education), Nishat Fatima (Director, SOS Foundation), Nabgha Najeeb Hashmi (Assistant Director, BECS), Abdus Salam, Major (retd) Tariq Mehmood, and Nauman Shakir, provided a platform to engage with the children and address the challenges they face in accessing education.

During the event, the speakers passionately highlighted the hurdles these children encounter and underscored their commitment to playing an active role in resolving these issues. BECS, under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, was acknowledged for its dedicated efforts in providing educational facilities to deprived children through community schools.

SOS Foundation expressed its commitment to collaborate with BECS, pledging to work hand in hand to address the basic educational needs of these children. The collective aim is to empower these young minds with the tools they need to shape a brighter future.

The children, the focal point of the event, actively participated and enjoyed the activities. The speakers’ inspirational words left a lasting impact, motivating the children to persist in their educational journey with the goal of contributing meaningfully to the development of the country.

As the event concluded, it marked a significant step towards fostering collaboration among key stakeholders to uplift the educational landscape for children in marginalized communities. The SOS Foundation, BECS, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training reaffirm their dedication to creating opportunities for a quality education, ensuring every child has the chance to thrive.