DREAM FOUNDATION TRUST
The Dream
Humaira still dreams of moving from the rented building and making her school a permanent, long lasting institution. Engro Vopak Terminal Ltd. (Pakistan) has approved 2,000,000PKR ($23,529) towards the school but there remains a shortfall of 2,800,000PKS ($32,941)
Rate of Land 2,000,000
Construction of the land measuring 426Sq. Yrds., estimated cost of Rs.2,800,000/- for ground floor with 7 rooms. Volkart Foundation has also promised for the remaining amount, but it is in approval process.
Humaira still dreams of moving from the rented building and making her school a permanent, long lasting institution. Engro Vopak Terminal Ltd. (Pakistan) has approved 2,000,000PKR ($23,529) towards the school but there remains a shortfall of 2,800,000PKS ($32,941)
Rate of Land 2,000,000
Construction of the land measuring 426Sq. Yrds., estimated cost of Rs.2,800,000/- for ground floor with 7 rooms. Volkart Foundation has also promised for the remaining amount, but it is in approval process.
BACKGROUND
With worse development indicators, Pakistan ranks 141st on human development index among 182 countries[1]. Recent economic survey of the country provides unsatisfactory scenario of the state of the affairs, and with current plans and strategies, Pakistan is less likely to achieve Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Among other social sectors, education has been neglected by all the governments, past and present and the education reforms have brought no visible and sustainable change. Pace of rise in literacy is very slow compared to population growth. Though the government takes effective measures to increase enrolment of students, drop out ratio continues to soar up. According to some estimates, 35,000 students drop out every year. Children, who do not receive education, often fall prey to gangs and mafias and are involved in street crime, child prostitution and begging. A study conducted by UNICEF in 2007 revealed that of 10,000 children surveyed, 9,000 were sexually abused. Substance abuse among street children has increased and 90% of 30,000 street children in Karachi alone are found to practice glue sniffing[2].
MUWACH HISTORY
Muwach is a Goth (Village) populated area situated at the left side of Hub River Road (R.C.D Highway) & Northern by Pass in UC-8 Gabo Patt, Kemari Town, Karachi. It was populated in 1803 with a smaller number of people, now the population of the area is 90,000 (Census-1998).
LIVING STANDARD
The majority of residents work for daily wages in factories and Mills eking out a living to support their families, but few are employees of various Government Institutions. Since beginning, Muwach has been a house of problems, such as education, health, unemployment, water & sewerage, electricity and poverty. 70% people of the area are ultra poor.
EDUCATION
There is an inverse pyramid of educational facilities literacy rate is 40% including 15% female. Government schools impart a very low standard of education. As children do not get benefit with the schools wasting their times, parents often do not take interest for the education their children, encouraging them to work and support their parents in earning. Private schools are so expensive, that poor could not afford them.
[1] UNDP. 2010 Asia-Pacific Human Development Report
[2] Daily Times http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\01\09\story_9-1-2007_pg7_7 (retrieved on June 10, 2010)
With worse development indicators, Pakistan ranks 141st on human development index among 182 countries[1]. Recent economic survey of the country provides unsatisfactory scenario of the state of the affairs, and with current plans and strategies, Pakistan is less likely to achieve Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Among other social sectors, education has been neglected by all the governments, past and present and the education reforms have brought no visible and sustainable change. Pace of rise in literacy is very slow compared to population growth. Though the government takes effective measures to increase enrolment of students, drop out ratio continues to soar up. According to some estimates, 35,000 students drop out every year. Children, who do not receive education, often fall prey to gangs and mafias and are involved in street crime, child prostitution and begging. A study conducted by UNICEF in 2007 revealed that of 10,000 children surveyed, 9,000 were sexually abused. Substance abuse among street children has increased and 90% of 30,000 street children in Karachi alone are found to practice glue sniffing[2].
MUWACH HISTORY
Muwach is a Goth (Village) populated area situated at the left side of Hub River Road (R.C.D Highway) & Northern by Pass in UC-8 Gabo Patt, Kemari Town, Karachi. It was populated in 1803 with a smaller number of people, now the population of the area is 90,000 (Census-1998).
LIVING STANDARD
The majority of residents work for daily wages in factories and Mills eking out a living to support their families, but few are employees of various Government Institutions. Since beginning, Muwach has been a house of problems, such as education, health, unemployment, water & sewerage, electricity and poverty. 70% people of the area are ultra poor.
EDUCATION
There is an inverse pyramid of educational facilities literacy rate is 40% including 15% female. Government schools impart a very low standard of education. As children do not get benefit with the schools wasting their times, parents often do not take interest for the education their children, encouraging them to work and support their parents in earning. Private schools are so expensive, that poor could not afford them.
[1] UNDP. 2010 Asia-Pacific Human Development Report
[2] Daily Times http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\01\09\story_9-1-2007_pg7_7 (retrieved on June 10, 2010)
ESTABLISHMENT OF DREAM FOUNDATION TRUST
It is against this backdrop that The Dream Foundation was established in 2003 that Humaira Bachal a young girl with wisdom beyond her years and the support of a few like-minded girls started a school to educate street children. With a dedication and revolutionary vision Humaira and her team began running the school in 2003. Within two years the dream was reality as the makeshift school, in Humaira’s family home was full to bursting with children eager to learn.
It is against this backdrop that The Dream Foundation was established in 2003 that Humaira Bachal a young girl with wisdom beyond her years and the support of a few like-minded girls started a school to educate street children. With a dedication and revolutionary vision Humaira and her team began running the school in 2003. Within two years the dream was reality as the makeshift school, in Humaira’s family home was full to bursting with children eager to learn.
Over the years, organizations Like ARM Child & Youth Welfare, Engro Vopak, Orangi Pilot Project (OPP), Shirkat Gah, Behbood Association and Family Planning Association of Pakistan have supported The Dream Foundation’s efforts in various ways.
MISSION STATEMENT
To facilitate personal development and the enhancement of health, social, living and working conditions for people in the surrounding area through education, development, mentoring and awareness raising.
D > Development
To provide training for personal development to Community Based Organizations and individuals to build their capacity to solve community based issues.
R > Relief
To enhance the living standards of people by establishing technical institutions and arranging funds for the poor to enable them to start small businesses.
E > Education
To strive towards equal and good quality education by establishing community schools and to enhance the condition of Govt. School with the combined efforts of CB Organizations.
A > Awareness
To work on awareness regarding education, health, environment, Women’s’ Rights, sports, enhancement of living standard and other issues of concern.
M > Mentoring
Career counseling for the students and providing guidelines for CB Organizations in their work.
