Pakistani Educational Leadership Project at Plymouth State University

Following is the brief of some activities conducted after the kind visit of Ma’am Baela of ITA and,
later on her trainers to our village:

1. A network of 17 schools was established at the relief camps
involving the children of IDPs as students. The salaries of the
teachers was sponsored by Rotary Club Peshawar New City while the
training and one full school kit along with a number of accessories
were donated by ITA. Eight schools are still operational.

2. Food bags comprising 7 food items sufficient for one month were
distributed among 500 families in Collaboration with SHARED.

3. A full Eid Dinner was served to 200 families on the night of Eid as
well as 700 sets of Bengals along with cones of Hina were distributed
among young girls of the camp. The event was covered by GEO TV.

4. A total of six sewing machines were delivered through lotting among
the IDP’s on the night of Eid sponsored by a friend.

5. New ready made dresses for Eid were distributed among 500 children
of IDPs Camps at Tangi with the support of ITA and Fauzia Minallah (A
renowned social worker of Pakistan)

6. We are in a process to establish 40 water hand pumps at the
devastated villages with the support of Rotray Club Lahore Shaheen.
Survey and feasiblity have been done while the rest is in process.

7. A group of Pakistani American musicians visited Charsadda Camp in
the company of Beena Raza of ITA who not only conducted various
activities but also distributed 700 school bags, Eid Gifts etc among
the IDP’s. The head of the Group Dr. Noaman recognize my school net
work program and pledged for 750 school bags for the children studying
there.

As you know its a long very process since the devastation is of epic
proportion, it will take a long time to restore the situation. We are
planning as well as coordinating with a number of organization
including UNHCR, UNICEF and UN-HABITAT for reconstruction of damaged
houses as this towering task can not only be tackled by the government
or individuals. I am sure that if your moral support and ecnouragement
is accompanied, we would be able to come out of this disaster even
better than before.

Thanks and best regards
–
Khurshid, Plymouth State Alumni 2008

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With the end of Ramazan and its Eid celebrations, best wishes to you all amidst the impact of the wide-spread devastation and losses on so many different levels. The project’s 160 alumni are amongst Pakistan’s dedicated educators who contribute so much to their students, schools and communities. Since the project began in 2004, our Pakistani guests and friends have created rich linkages between Pakistan and the United States – people to people, and community to community. During this challenging time, you all are in our hearts.

This summer’s delegation, who earned the appellation the “Fab 40,” followed in the project tradition as remarkable educators doing remarkable work, like the alumni of previous programs. The “Fab 40″ represented every region of Pakistan, sharing their areas’ rich traditions with one another and with their American friends. You all are greatly missed in Plymouth.

Best wishes to our Pakistani friends and to ITA – with all of the critical work being done with flood relief initiatives and in Pakistan’s education sectors.

Blake

I hope you all may enjoy some holiday cheer during this difficult time in your country.

Best wishes,

Marguerite

sent by Razia, PELI 2008 Alumna