Clean Drinking Water Issues Amid the challenges this year, access to clean water still stands as one of the biggest issues faced by the citizens of Tharparkar. A staggering 70% of the district’s 1.6 million residents grapple with the absence of safe drinking water, compelling them to rely on stored rainwater—a precarious source often tainted
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Skills training for entrepreneurship and paid employment Reflecting on our endeavors in 2023, Al-Madad Welfare has consistently strived to address the multifaceted challenges confronting the communities we serve, with Tharparkar standing out as a focal point of our initiatives. Over the past year, our dedicated efforts have centered on enhancing the quality of life for
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The dire circumstances in Tharparkar District, paint a stark picture of significant systemic neglect. The relentless grip of malnutrition and disease has tragically claimed the lives of many children, aged between five months and nine years, pushing the toll to a heart-wrenching 449 just last year. Tharparkar is the largest district in Sindh with a
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Medical Camp-2023 Since its inception in 2014, Al-Madad has been steadfast in its mission to aid those deprived of essential rights, especially in regions with limited healthcare access like desert areas. Despite the passage of time, healthcare challenges persist in these locales. Our medical camps have been a testament to the community’s resilience, with thousands
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Ensuring age-appropriate child development is crucial for foundational learning and skill acquisition. As children mature physically, their cognitive and behavioral capacities also evolve. While parents, grandparents, and caregivers typically guide this development, our surveys indicate a deficit in such support within rural Sindh. Only a mere 10% of families prioritize child development, largely due to
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Independence Day Celebration/ Annual Function-2023 Al-Madad successfully operates two school campuses in Umerkot and Mirpurkhas villages. Each year, students have excitingly anticipated the Annual Result Announcement and Independence Day celebrations. In 2023, during this event, students presented harmonious patriotic songs, engaging tableaus, and fiery speeches. Al-Madad has always recognized the inherent talent in every child,
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Overcoming the Learning Curve: Post-Flood 2022 The education sector in rural areas of Sindh has been severely impacted by the catastrophic Flood-22. Al-Madad School, which serves over 650 students, has been steadfast in its efforts to continue providing education despite the difficulties. The school has been offering its services for free, but the lack of
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Sunnat-e-Ibrahim Compassion in action ” Feeding the hungry is not just a duty, it’s a humanitarian obligation” This program is a shining example of the power of compassion and generosity. In 2022, the program made a meaningful impact by providing meat to over 180 families in Umerkot, Sindh, bringing joy and sustenance to those in
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Qarshi Jam-e-shirin distribution Empowering wellness with every drop The Qarshi Foundation and Al-Madad have been working together since 2018, with the Foundation showing its unwavering commitment to supporting the latter’s efforts to aid rural areas of Sindh. During Ramadan in 2022, the Qarshi Foundation took a major step in supporting the local communities by distributing
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Nourishing minds and fueling potential – the role of food support programs in empowering communities in 2022 The flood in rural areas of Sindh has had a devastating impact on the local communities, leading to widespread economic hardship. The flood not only caused physical damage to homes and businesses, but it also disrupted the local
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