HOPE Pakistan has become a beacon of hope for thousands in underserved areas of the country,” said Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States.
“We greatly commend Dr. MunibaAgboatwalla, Founder & Chairperson of HOPE Pakistan, and her team for their services to the people of Pakistan,” he said.
Ambassador Masood Khan made these remarks during his e-meeting with Dr. MunibaAgboatwalla Founder & Chairperson of HOPE Pakistan and its Director Ms. AmbreenSiddiqui.
He said that Pakistani philanthropic and humanitarian organizations in the United States projected the soft image of Pakistan with their selfless service to humanity.
“These services strengthen the bonds of humanity and are instrumental in connecting the peoples of the two countries,” he added.
The meeting was part of Embassy initiative to connect with US-based philanthropic and humanitarian organizations, manned by Pak-US nationals, and to create synergies for greater output and impact.
HOPE Pakistan has established a robust network of philanthropists and donors in the United States and provides humanitarian assistance in Pakistan through interventions in health, education, and emergency relief.
Briefing the Ambassador about the activities of HOPE, Dr. MunibaAgboatwalla said that the organization was working closely with UNICEF and Governments of Sindh and Punjab to provide free of cost humanitarian services especially in rural areas.
Dr. Muniba said that HOPE was especially focusing on children suffering malnourishment and had catered to 900,000 children. Besides, it had also provided free treatment to over 600,000 patients focusing on maternal and child healthcare. The organization has established three formal and 200 informal school for catering to education needs of underserved areas of the country.
Director HOPE Ms. AmbreenSiddiqui added that the organization was also working closely with US donors to provide clean drinking water and vocational training. HOPE provided relief goods to 150,000 flood affectees and supplied food-ration to over 30,000 people during Ramdhan.
Ms. Siddiqui said that 80% of schools funded by HOPE were serving the girls of Pakistan in various parts of the country including far-flung areas.
Appreciating the contributions being made by HOPE, Ambassador Masood Khan assured every possible support to the organization in its noble mission.—PR
