Case Studies 1of Surgical Project

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Reported byProject Team

Combating Hazardous and Exploitative Child Labour in Surgical Instruments

Manufacturing

(ILO-IPEC & Sudhaar)

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1Project Background & Strategy

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Case Studies of Working Children Shining

Stars Dream Comes True (Usman Ali)

Imran Ali

Muhammad Waseem

M. Asif Malih

Can I get ever go to school (M. Younis)

Rauf Akhtar

Baqar Ali

Muhammad Saeed

Yasir Ali

Basharat Ali

Usman Nazir Hopes become true (Khuram Faiz)

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Case Studies of Teachers Mohsin Riaz (Teacher Surgical NFE Uggoki Channan # 8) Javed Iqbal (Teacher Surgical NFE Machrala # 5)

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4Case Studies of Parents

Ms. Bushra (Mother of Child Asif Malhi) 20

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Case Studies of CEC Members

Mr. Dilawar Hussain 21


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Background HistorySudhaar is an NGO working for the provision of quality education in both formal and

non-formal sectors in Sialkot, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Toba Take Singh and Gujranwala.Sudhaar is working with the support of ILO-IPEC to withdraw children from surgical

industry, Sialkot district thru providing education since June 2000. Sudhaar established

18 NFE centers for surgical children with the support of ILO-IPEC. The basic principle

is to integrate formal and non formal systems and aim for Quality Education for All in

Sialkot.

Program Introduction:In August 2000, ILO-IPEC started a two years program in Sialkot for working children in

surgical industry and their younger siblings. Under this Action Program, 12 NFE centers

were to be established in areas with a high concentration of surgical industry children.

The ILO-IPEC Surgical Children Project, being implemented by Sudhaar and BLCC

respectively in different areas of Sialkot. Thirteen NFE centers have been established infirst phase by both implementing agencies. Survey was conducted to identify potential

sites and to assess the number of working children in different urban and rural localities.

In second phase of the program, Sudhaar and BLCC have been assigned 22 additional

localities to establish NFE centers. Sudhaar and BLCC established 22 additional NFEs

taking the total to 35.

So, for Sudhaar establish 18 centers in different areas. In these centers, 787 children

were enrolled in different classes. Out of these 787 children 218 children have been

mainstreamed in different formal school in different classes, 112 children pass the

primary center exam, 102 got pre vocational training from ATC, 91 children left thesurgical work through awareness raising activities and join less hazard work, 60 children

under gone free medical facilities under this program.

Shining Stars:It is the reality that all the mainstreamed and primary passed, which join the formal

afterwards are the shining stars of the program, because they have to join the formal

education sector from non-formal sector. They totally left the surgical work, and nowgetting education in an organized way. Along with these children, other stakeholders

like; teachers, community members, vendors and parents who supply their efforts are also

the shining stars, due to whom these stars avail the opportunity of education in anorganized way.

Some case histories of shining stars of the program are presenting before you, which

recognize all the mainstreamed and primary pass children. Team arranged and follows

up these stars of the program to get the detail regarding their education and currentsituation to highlight the efforts of these in brief. Team individually met with children,

parents, vendors and community members to record their views regarding the

interventions done under the surgical children program, and their suggestion for the

improvement in education of the children. This report consist of two parts, part I is beforyou and part II is in preparation stage.


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Case Studies of Working Children(Shining Stars)

2.1 Dream Comes True

Poverty is the root cause that parents engage their children in Child Labor. Four

years ago, Usmans father left the job due to long-term high fever. His elderbrother starts a job after the matriculation, but with in short time left the job. On

the death of mother, Usman undergo a deep anxiety, put an end to his educationand involve himself in child labor in surgical work.

They are four brothers and four sisters. One day his older sister denies going toschool. Usman speaks with tears that her mother wishes to provide education to

all her children to become successful in life. He boldly says that I will try my

level best to fulfill my mothers dream, and educate all his brothers and sisters.

During the routine workshop visit, Sudhaar team met with Usman and his vendor,

Usman belongs to a large family, and was working in a surgical workshop inMachrala. He became very happy, and requests Sudhaar team to met with hisfather and motivate him for my education. Usman was amateur, because he joined

the surgical work two months ago. His employer was the CEC member, and

allows him to resume his education in NFE center. Usman resume his educationin NFE center, and after three months with the consent of his family he was

mainstreamed in formal school in class Six. Now he is engage with his education.

He believes in hard work, and never feels afraid from the barriers amid hiseducation, and ready to face them like a soldier.

Like one of the Shinning Stars on the sky.

Usman View:Usman whispered that on the death of my mother, I crying whole night, and never

illuminate my perception. My mother was very loving, and desires for myeducation. Unfortunately I could not carry on my education, and joined the

surgical work, which is very tough for me. I always pray, oh God arranged

education for me. After a week NFE teacher came to my shop, and inquire aboutmy education, and also motivate my vendor to send me in NFE center. They met

with my family and convinced them for my study. I became the part of NFE

center, and attending the class regularly. The atmosphere of the center is totally

Child Name: Usman Ali

Father Name: M. ManshaChild Age: 12 Year

Enrollment Date: 2-8-02

Trade: Surgical

Process: Filling

Mainstreamed: Yes

Class: Six

Mainstreaming Date: 12-10-02

Current Class: Nine


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different, teacher educates with love and classroom was well decorated with

colorful charts and a variety of play cards.

My teacher encourages me for mainstreaming. My heart was full of joy on that

time, but initially I thought about the issue of expenses and circumstances of myhome I for get for a moment that I want to be mainstreamed. I discussed about

this with my sister, she encouraged me and said she talk with father for my

education. One day when I reached at home for lunch, my teachers were sittingwith my father and discussing about my education. They told that it is the

responsibility of Sudhaar to fulfill the educational requirement. After discussion

my father agrees for this, so I was enrolled in the Govt. High school Head Marala

in class Six. I passed my Middle exam with good marks and got admission in 9thclass with science subject.

Sudhaar and my teacher Mr. Javed Iqbal frequently provided all kind of support tome. Especially after closing of NFE center Machrala my NFE teacher Mr. Javed

Iqbal helps me lot, he fulfills and solve even my little requirements and problems

related to my education.

Whenever, I was sitting alone, I think if Sudhaar not to establish the center for

working children I still have to work in surgical industry. I thankful to Sudhaarand appreciate its efforts regarding education for working children.

There are many precious pearls that are destroying their life on moving wheel.I want to join army after completion of education. I always pray for those who

support me a lot for my education.


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Imran Ali

Imran Ali is 12 years old. He belongs to poor family. They are 2 brothers and 7 sisters.

Because of fathers death, he left his education. After the expiring of his father, he could

not continue his education due to the large state of the family, and get associated with

surgical work. He gets attached with NFE center in Feb.02. He resumes his education

along with his work. He never wants to leave the surgical work; during the meeting with

his mother she also prefers his education along with work. He has ability for learning, so

his teacher selected him for the preparation of Primary Exams. He prepared his mind for

the exam, and passed the exam in April 03 with good marks. He wishes to continue his

education, but painstaking for him to carry on education in formal school.

Because of the quest for education, he keeps on approaching NFE center and facilitateshis teacher in teaching. He also attains two month Pre- vocational training from ATC to

engage himself in the stream of skillful manpower, and get acknowledged with safety

measures. With the support of primary examination and pre- vocational training, he got

admission in ATC as Apprentice in Machinist Trade. He completed training from ATC,

and was linked with Dr. Frigz (Surgical Factory) for On Job Training of one year. Nowhe is working with his elder brother in village Sher Pur.

Future Planning:He narrate that they live hand to mouth life, after the death of his father. Due to thisdisaster, he attached with surgical industry. Sudhaar had opened Channan center in my

village Sher Pur, I joined the NFE center in evening hours. I passed my primary

examination, got pre- vocational training from ATC and then with the effort of Sudhaar, I

recruit as apprentice at Dr. Frigz (Surgical Factory) in Machinist Trade and got basic

training at ATC after that I worked in factory for one year.

Now he is working with his brother as a skilled worker and earning reasonable amount.

He said that this is due to pre- vocational and apprenticeship training that I am able to

work better environment and better position. Now I am learning up and down and more

skill related to this field. He built his future in surgical industry and wants to establish his

own business. On a question of employ children on the surgical workshop, he said that he

tried his best that he could not employ a single child, but if it happened he provide

opportunity to these children to get education. It is all because of my education and

training that I am working with my brother on my own accord. This should be done only

by the support and efforts done by Sudhaar.

Child Name: Imran Ali

Father Name: Younas Ali

Child Age: 12 Year


Trade: Surgical

Process: Grinding, Polish

Got Pre-Voc Training:Yes

Primary Pass: Yes

Primary Exam Pass on: 09-04-03

Current Status: Working as vendor


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Muhammad Waseem

I am M. Waseem. I have one brother and sister. I left my education from 4th

class. My parents tried their best, but in vain because I have no enthusiasm foreducation. My father helps me in providing me a job with pain heartedly. He told

me how much tough is the surgical work, and how much tough to earn money to

live. I work at ustad Arshads workshop.

Then a Channan center start in our area for the children, who are attached with

surgical industry, and not going to school. My teachers approach to the vendor

and me; they discuss the benefit of education, and asked for my education. Istraightforwardly refused to join the center. My teacher regularly visits me, and

motivates my vendor regarding education for working children. Once again, he

familiarizes me regarding benefits of education, and at last I get ready forschooling in NFE center Machrala.

On Feb 21st

01 at 4:00 PM, I entered in the center with fear, but the next momentmy fear vanished. I astonished to see that children are studying in very healthy

environment, and the classroom was decorated like a bride. I was surprised, my

teacher introduces me to all the students, and from that day, I regularly attend thecenter. My teacher works very hard, and teaches us with love and care. At last, I

proved my self in the center, my mother became very happy, and wish that I

continued my study.

One-day teacher met with my mother, and asked for mainstreaming. My mother

smiles with joy, and get ready to do so. With the consent of my parents and with

the support of teacher I get enrolled in class 5th

at Iqra Public School Machrala. Ipass my fifth class exam with third position in class. Now I am the student of

class eight. I want to accomplish my education and proved himself as a goodbusinessperson. I am thankful to Sudhaar, if Channan center was not opened inMachrala, may I still worked in the surgical industry.

Child Name: M. Waseem

Father Name: Ashique Hussain

Child Age: 14 Year


Trade: SurgicalProcess: Grinding, Filling

Mainstreamed: Yes

Class: 5th


NFE Name: Machrala


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M. Asif Malhi

Introduction:M. Asif is a student of Channan 12 Gattorora and the resident of this village. He

is 10 years old. He is the only child of their parents. His father had died from hisearly age. Due to meager family condition, he could not continue his education

and joined the surgical work with his uncle. When, Sudhaar started its NFE for

surgical children in Gattorora, he was the first who asked for the enrollment in thecenter. Team made meeting with his vendor and mother and mobilized them for

his education. Now he is the most committed and willing student of the center.

Student's View:Expiring of my father was one of the great causes of disturbance of my education,

and I joined the surgical work. However, whenever I watch the school goingchildren with books in their hands, I always wish to go to school. I asked many a

time to mother regarding my education, but she has no resources to educate me.

When Sudhaar establish NFE center for surgical children in Gattorora, I know

that now I can fulfill my dreams. I am enjoying my study and like my books. Mymother too is very happy that I am going to school.

His mother narrates that his father was died in his early age so I could not affordhis education. From his childhood, he down for education, and many times asked

the same, but I could not afford. One day he came home with books and a bag in

his hand. On asking him, he narrates the whole story about Sudhaar educationsystem for working children. I am very thankful to all people who providing free

education to those deprived children.

Teacher's View:Asif was the first student who approaches the center for education. When he was

enrolled in the center, he knows nothing. Now he is in class one. He is still

working in surgical industry, but with his efforts, something exceptional will behappened in his career thru education. I wish that he will acquire more and more

education, and come into limelight as an example and source of encouragement

for other children in future.

Child Name: M. Asif Malih

Father Name: Majeed Malih (Late)

Child Age: 10 Years

Enrollment Date: 3/04/04Trade: Surgical

Process: Filling

NFE Name: Gatto Rora


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"Can I get ever go to school"

Thirteen-year-old an energetic lad, Muhammad Younis was the student in

Channan 5 at Machrala. They are six brothers and a sister in a family. His fatheris a laborer on daily wages.

His parents came here from Faisalabad. They could not continue education oftheir children due to meager financial condition. Instead, the elder son starts

working to support the family.

Younis was enthusiastic for education, but his parents employ him in a hotel jobfrom where he earned 30 rupees a day. Through some reliable sources Younis

come to know that a center for working children was established in Machrala, he

came to the center and asked the teacher to meet with his employer and parentsfor his study. Mr. Javed Iqbal teacher managed to convince both his employer

and parents regarding the education of Younis.

Younis was an ideal and shining student, supporting teacher in sharing theresponsibilities; such as cleanliness, systemization of the center, helping the weak

students and in supporting the children as a group leader. Younis was also

excellent in motivating other children; he mange to enrolled his brother in thecenter, he also convinces a fellow surgical worker to join the center as well.

Above all, he also supports his teacher in tracking and motivating drop out

children. His teacher observes a good potential in him, and continuing groominghim for mainstreaming. Younis pass the entrance test with ease, and enrolled in

Govt. Primary School Chakrala from where he passed his primary examination.

I looked at the children going to the Channan center caring book with envy,

says Younis and I looked at my hands toothed by dish washing in dismay. Can Iever get education? I thought hopping against hope. Younis is grateful for the

opportunity he obtains, and he is profusely thankful to his teacher Mr. Javed Iqbalfor his love and devotion to children. Younis is now pursuing his elementary

education in class six at Govt. High school in Marala, and is a role model to

follow for his colleagues.

Child Name: M. Younis

Father Name: Ali Muhammad

Child Age: 11 Year


Trade: N-SurgicalProcess: .

Mainstreamed: Yes

Class: 5th


NFE Name: Machrala


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Rauf Akhtar

Rauf Akhtar is the son of a Baildar working in irrigation department with themonthly income of 800 when he joins the center in 02. He is 12 years old when

he joined the NFE center Machrala. They are two brothers and two sisters in the

family. Due to the meager family condition, he left his education from classThree and joined the surgical work. His mother helped him engaging with

surgical work. He carries on five months with the work, and performing filling

process in the workshop. He earns 300/= per month. He hand over this money to

his mother, which will be consumed in house hold expenditure.

On asking his father why he left his education and joined surgical work. His

father replies God knows why I put my children in surgical work. He furthernarrates we get loan, and purchase a cow and sold its milk for the education of

children. However, due to the burden of loan we sold the cow, so due to financial

problems we could not afford the education of children.

One day we come to know that a school is established in the area for working

children with lot of services. Teacher met with him and asked for the education

of children. Firstly, I hesitate but after thinking, I agree on the issue. After fivemonths studying in the center, Rauf was mainstreamed in Govt. Girls Primary

School Chakrala in Class three.

What Community Think?During the discussion with parents, community at large also participated and

provides their valuable suggestions. They point out that in their childhood, thisfacility (Non Formal education) was inaccessible. Now we comprehend that

education is very necessary for the better future and personality.

Raufs View:Rauf whispered he is very happy regarding his education; In fact, he is thankful to

teachers, Sudhaar, ILO and Italian Trade Union who facilitate him in education.

He further relates that after the completion of education, I want to join the officework.

Child Name: Rauf Akhtar

Father Name: Muqbol Hussan

Child Age: 12 Year

Enrollment Date: 11-Mar-02Trade: Surgical

Process: Filling

Mainstreamed: Yes

Class: 3rd


NFE Name: Machrala


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Baqar Ali

Baqar Ali is the son of a Baildar working in irrigation department with the

monthly income of 800/=. He is 9 years old at the time of joining NFE centerMachrala. They are two brothers and two sisters in the family. Due to the meager

family condition, he left his education from class one and joined the surgical

work. His mother helped him engaging with surgical work.

Baqar Ali is the younger brother of Rauf. They left the education and joined the

surgical work together, and after that joined the NFE center Machrala and

Mainstreamed at the same day.

Baqar Views:Baqar Ali relates that he is very worried about his education. His parents couldnot afford his education. Therefore, to support the family they place both of us in

surgical work. After returning from the work, he goes to his friend, and study

with him at his house.

From his friend he comes to know that a center is established in Machrala for the

children who are involved in surgical work. My brother and I got admission in

the center. I regularly attend the center, teacher teaches us with love and hismethod of teaching is very effective and healthier. I learnt my lesson in the

classroom, and revise it at home. Then we have to be mainstreamed in Govt.

School with the effort of teacher. I continued my study, and got second positionin class one. Now, I am the student of class four. Although the center for

working children has been closed in Machrala since last two years, but Sudhaar

occasionally fulfilling our educational needs. I want to join the Army. With theefforts of Sudhaar and teacher, it could only be happened. I am thankful to all

people who helped me for my education. I pray that God might provide successall those persons in their in fulfilling their goals.

Child Name: Baqar Ali

Father Name: Muqbol Hussan

Child Age: 9 Year

Enrollment Date: 11-Mar-02

Trade: SurgicalProcess: Filling

Mainstreamed: Yes

Class: One


NFE Name: Machrala


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Muhammad Saeed

Introduction:Muhammad Saeed is very intelligent student of Channan Center # 8 Uggoki.

They are five brothers and three sisters in the family. He was in 2nd class when he

left his education. He is working in surgical workshop since one year without any

interest in the field. After the time span of one-year, he was enrolled in Channancenter. Channan teacher Mr. Mohsin Riaz made meeting with his parents for

mainstreaming. So, with the consent of parents he was mainstreamed in 2nd

class

at Govt. Primary School Uggoki. At Govt. school He attain 2nd

position in classtwo, and 1

stposition in class three. Now he is in class 4

th and determines to get

1st

position again.

How He attached with this Work:Saeed narrates that he was in class two at Govt. Boys Primary School Uggoki.

The school closed for three months for the summer vocations. During thesummer vocations, his father forced him to left education and put him in surgical

work. Therefore, the summer vocations become the reason of his dropout, andjoined the tough and hazardous work.

Admission at NFE Center:Saeeds mother explains that one day Channan teacher came to me, and asked for

the education of Saeed. Firstly, I hesitate to talk with him on this issue, but then Itold him that I discuss about the issue with his father. I discussed the matter with

his father, and he discusses the issue with his vendor. Therefore, Saeed started his

education in NFE. After the few months, his teacher came to me again, anddiscuss about the Saeeds mainstreaming to formal school. His parents agreed and

we enrolled him again in Govt School. Now, he is regularly attending the school.

His teachers are very satisfied with his performance. They assessed that he is veryregular and intelligent student. He is the monitor of his class. He has done school

homework regularly, and stands for 1st

position in class ever year. They hope that

he will prove to be a good student in future.

Saeed is satisfied with his schooling. He told that it is due to the efforts of my

teacher that I am able to continue my education. If Channan center was notopened in our village perhaps, I am still working in surgical industry. He further

claims I want to become doctor to serve poor people.

Child Name: M. Saeed

Father Name: M. Ashraf

Child Age: 12 Year

Enrollment Date: 13-Sep-03

Trade: Surgical

Process: FillingMainstreamed: Yes

Class: Two


NFE Name: Uggoki


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Yasir Ali

Introduction:Twelve years old Yasir Ali is the student of Channan 8 Uggoki. His uncle took

the responsibility as a caretaker after the death of his father. They are fourbrothers and two sisters. His uncle put him on his workshop, but he is greatly

desirous for education.

Due to poor financial condition of the family, his mother could not afford the

education of the children. After the establishment of Channan center in Uggoki,

teacher met with his vendor and motivates him to send the child in center. Now,he was the most regular student of the center. He has passed 5th standard

examination from the platform of Sudhaar. Now he is studying in class 6th.

Student's View:Due to poor financial condition of the family, I joined surgical workshop with my

uncle, communicates Yasir Ali. Occasionally, on seeing the school going

children with books in their hands, I usually think would I ever go to school.

Several time I asked about the issue with my mother, but she started weepingbecause she has no resources to educate me. I become very happy and

enthusiastic to know that a Channan center has been established in Uggoki, whichprovide free of cost education to the working children. In the beginning my uncle

reluctant to send me to the center, but later on with the support of channan teacher

and Sudhaar team he agreed. My mother is also very happy that his child is

getting education. I am proud on my teacher and Sudhaar that they bring changefor me. I am thankful to all the people that encourage me and provide me an

opportunity to get education.

Mothers ViewI could not afford the education of children due to the meager condition of family

after the death of my husband. However, his wish for attaining education growsday by day along with his growing age, but I could do nothing. One day he came

home with books and bag along with smiling face. On asking he replies that he

get admission in NFE center in which free education is providing to children. Isays prayer of thank to God, for providing such an opportunity for deprived

children.

Child Name: Yasir Ali

Father Name: Nasir Ali

Child Age: 12 Year

Enrollment Date: 08 -01-03Trade: Surgical


Class: Six

Mainstreaming Date: 13-apr-04

NFE Name: Uggoki


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Friend's view:Usman Yasir Alis closestfriend communicate that he is working in surgical shop

instead of going to school and playing with us. Usually he communicates that he

is tired of his life. Now, he is very happy for the opportunity of attainingeducation. I am happy now we study and play together

Teacher's View:Yasir was student of 2nd when he enrolled in the center. He worked hard, passed

his fifth class exams conducted District Education Department Sialkot. Now he is

in 6th

class with his efforts. I pray to my God that he should get more and more

education in his life, and provide encouragement to other students.

Vendors View:He is my nephew by relation, after the death of his father; I employ him at my

surgical shop. It should be my responsibility to provide education to him after thedeath of my brother. However, my less income was the main hurdle. I thankful to

all the people who provide opportunity for education to these children.


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Basharat Ali

Fourteen years old, Basharat Ali belongs to village Uggoki. He is the student ofChannan # 8 Uggoki. They are four brothers and two sisters. His father belongs

to surgical profession. Due to the harsh attitude of the teacher he left, formal

school. His father compels him to join surgical workshop.

On joining the NFE center, he came to know the motto of center, which is No

Punishment for the children. Teacher asked him to sit-down and teaches otherstudents in a friendly way. Seeing the behavior of the teacher with his student, he

really impressed and asked teacher enrolled his name too in center.

After his admission in the center, teacher gradually prepares him for

mainstreaming. He made meetings with his parents, and enrolled him in formal

school with the conformation from Headmaster and his schoolteachers that no

punishment for the children in school.

Student's View:I am very afraid of my former teacher because he punishes us with stick, and keepus standing for a long time. That is why I left the school. In the formal school I

have done my home work daily. Occasionally, my Channan teacher also met with

my teacher. Now I am enjoying my studies.

Parents of BasharatMother of Basharat speaks that several time we admonished to visit his school,

but he gave not attention. The reality is he did not want to work. He regularlyattends the center. I am happy that he has started his education once again. Mr.

Mohsin teacher came to me and told me that he wants to enroll Basharat in the

center. I thanked God in providing the opportunity of education to the children.

Teacher's View:Basharat Ali is a very shining and hardworking boy. He was enrolled in 2

ndclass,

but with his hard work, he is now in 6th class. He has passed primary exam in a

great position. I wish him for his bright future, and hope he could not left his

education again.

Child Name: Basharat Ali

Father Name: Lyquat Ali

Child Age: 12 Year

Enrollment Date: 08 -01-03Trade: Surgical


Class: Three

Mainstreaming Date: 31-May-03

NFE Name: Uggoki


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Usman Nazir

Usman Nazir resident of Akhtar Chowk Okara, belongs to a wretched family. His

father is a Milkman, which is the only source of income of the family. They are

six brothers, three sisters, and live hand to mouth life. Usman narrates his storyboldly but tears in his eyes.

I have longing for education, but the harsh behavior of my teacher made me fed

up of education, and I left the school forever. One day my uncle Mr. MuhammadAsif came to me from Sialkot. In Sialkot, he was attached with surgical work.

He inquires from my father about my routines and education. He come to

acknowledge with my routines, and promised my father to train me. I came toSialkot with my uncle. In Sialkot, I started surgical work at his workshop. In the

beginning, I have to face many difficulties to become acquainted with the surgical

work, but after some time I become a skillful worker. I know that it is much

hazardous process for my health, but what can I do? I have to earn for my largefamily to support.

One day Sudhaar team visited our workshop. They discussed with my uncleabout the issues of child labor and child rights. Mr. Zia Ullah came to me and

asked my name politely. He orientates me about the Surgical Project and

inform that we want to support you to get education again. He informs my unclethat Usman is too little to work, he should attain education. Therefore, they

requested him to send me at NFE center for education. I got admission in the

center with the permission of my uncle. Miss Asma is our teacher. She is verypunctual, committed and nice woman. She welcomed me at the center, gave me

educational kit and started teaching on the same day.

I got admission in 5th

class. After one year June 4,2005, I appeared in primaryexams at Govt. Boys Primary School Uggoki. I attain 4th position from the center.

Additionally, I want to get vocational training in the same trade with the support

of Sudhaar. I am sure that after some years, I would be in the line of skilledworker to earn a handsome income for my family.

Child Name: Usman Nazir

Father Name: Nazir Ahmed

Child Age: 13 Year

Enrollment Date:08 -01-03

Trade: Surgical

Process: Filling

Primary Pass: Yes

Primary Pass on: 4-06-05

NFE center: Bonkan


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"Hopes Become True"Khuram Faiz

Khuram Faiz is the shining student of Channan 6 Katcha Shahab Pura. He has

three brothers and two sisters. His father is a carpenter. He left his education

from class five because he found no future. Therefore, he joined the surgicalwork; his father supports him in getting job. In surgical he worked in filling and

grinding process.

Khurram speaks by his own voice, that a Channan center was opened in Shahab

Pura for children working in surgical processes. My teacher came to my shop,

met with my vendor and motivates him for my study. Firstly, I am reluctant to

attain education, because I have no interest in education but with a massivespeech of my teacher I agree in attaining education. Healthier environment of the

center and soft attitude of teacher modify my thinking, and I contemplate that

school is a better station for me.

Khurram came regularly in the center for study. His teacher prepared him for the

primary center exams, meets with his parents and discusses regarding hiseducation. His mother believed that this is my hope that my son should get

education. I pray for his success when he took the primary exam. Finally, he

passed the exam with good marks.

Khuram is a student of epitome, supporting his teacher in sharing the

responsibilities regarding center; such as cleanliness, maintaining discipline in the

center and helping students in their education. His teacher psychological observeshim, and formulates him for mainstreaming.

He has been mainstreamed in Govt. Boys Elementary School Shahab Pura with

the efforts of teacher and his mother. He worked hard, appeared in middle schoolexamination and obtains good marks. Now he is the student of class nine.

During the follow up of mainstreamed children, team met him in his school and

asked, Are the teacher beats you? With a smile, he replays, If we complete

our work why teacher beat us. In the end, he alleged that there is too much

difference between surgical work and education. Basic education is verynecessary for children. With out education we are blind.


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Mohsin RiazTeacher Surgical NFE Uggoki Channan # 8

IntroductionIn any system of education, teachers occupy the central position. No education

system can be better than the quality of its teachers. The competence and qualityof teachers determine the heights to which education system can rise. The role of

the teacher is singularly crucial and significant. Mr. Mohsin Riaz is working with

Sudhaar as NFE teacher since last two years in Surgical NFE center Uggoki. Heis naturally social worker.

TrainingsAfter joining Sudhaar as NFE teacher, he attains several trainings from Sudhaar

like; Pre-service Teachers Training, Content base trainings on English, Urdu and

Mathematics, Multi Grade Teaching Methods, Teaching Methodologies andClassroom Management to teach the students with the utilization of new

techniques. He communicates to Sudhaar team that in the binging it was very

difficult for him to teach the students and thinking of to left the job becausehandling to working children is very tough job. Later, with the follow up support

of Sudhaar, I changed my mind.

I accept it as a challenge, and develop strong relations with CEC members,

parents and children. He with great efforts also develops Mother Groups in the

center. Due to his strong relation with community, CEC and Parents he attain

success in very early stage. Furthermore, he established strong linkages withformal schoolteacher also. With his efforts, 30 students have to mainstream to

formal school. He also prepared 5 children for primary exam, which obtained

good marks in the exam.

Children ViewsMostly children alleged that when he approaches at workshops, and asked foreducation. We thought that he teach us like formal school teachers, shall give

punishment on little mistakes, gave heavy home work, and punishes us on not

fulfilling the task. But when we entered in the center the environment was totallychanged; class room was well decorated, sitting arrangement excellent, no

concept of punishment and sir teaches us with totally different method with love

and affection. He utilizes different activities during the teaching. Occasionally,he appreciates the children. Last but not the least, children communicates that he

is playing with us and frequently made meetings with vendors and parents for our

bright future.


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Javed IqbalTeacher Surgical NFE Macharala Channan # 5

Javaid Iqbal is 35 years old, working as a teacher from last 15 years in Govt. Boys

Primary School Chakrala. He is renowned for his hard work among his collogues. When

Sudhaar established NFE center at Machrala in 2000 for working children in surgicalindustry, he offered his services as a teacher. He speaks that he learnt lot about teachingmethodologies during trainings, and implement these techniques in both Formal & Non-

Formal sector and found valuable results.

As a NFE Teacher in MachralaJaved Iqbal appointed as NFE teacher in Channan center Machrala in 2000. He enrolled

76 children, out of these 25 were mainstreamed to formal education, 9 children were pass

the primary exam, 18 children got Pre-vocational training from ATC and five children

left the surgical work and joined less hazardous work. During running of the center, he

developed strong CEC and Mother group. These groups facilitate in solving center

problems.

He claims that in Non-formal education to achieve the expected goals, your

relations with Community, CEC, Parents and children should be strong.

Community View:CEC members, Parents and Children speak very interesting comments related to him.

Parents communicate His heart filled with soft feelings regarding deserving. CECmembers alleged He is very punctual, regular and hard working regarding his duties

during the running of the center. They further communicates that NFE center has been

closed from last two years, but he still come to our shops and discussed about the

education of children. He frequently meets with the parents of mainstream children and

inquires about their education from them. He also provided all those things to children,which should be necessary for their education.

CEC members point out that we visit the Vendors workshop with Mr. Javed. During the

visit, we found that only 5 to 7 new children under the age of 7 to 14 years joined thisindustry. The result of strong mobilization and follows up in last two years is that only

seven children joined this industry.

Javed Views:Mr. Javed speaks that I found this job very tough after joining Sudhaar. However, due to

the effort of Sudhaar team and provision of several teachers training sessions, I decided

that I would have to work for these poor and illiterate children. Mr. Javed further relates

that follow up of children is very necessary in a village, other wise they will have to drop

out. He told that NFE center was closed, but I regularly met with CEC and parents

because still I feel myself as the part of Sudhaar. Mr. Javed narrates, I am working with

children from long term, if I would not help children then these children would drop out

and joined surgical work like other children again.

Mr. Javed said Our real aim is to pull out children from work and put them in

educationIt should be our responsibility and voice of heart to support deserving without awaiting

anyone.

Children Comments:His NFE students comment, When the people like Sir Javed are in this world, no one

can stop the children from acquiring education


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Ms. Bushra (Mother of Child Asif Malhi)Member of Mother group

Mother groups are the one of the crucial intervention of the surgical childrenprogram. This is the parent group belong to a specified area which support

project team in implementing the program, and different interventions done under

the knowledge and supervision of these groups. These groups should besupportive for the sustainability of any program regarding both formal and non-

formal education sector.

Ms. Bushra the mother of a child Asif Malhi, who is receiving education fromChannan center Gattorora, speaks about herself that my marriage was taking place

in Sheikhupura. I have two daughters and one son. Few years ago, my husband

died. I belong to a deprived family. We had no shelter, so, I left Sheikhupurawith my children, and settled in village Gatto Rora with my brother. I stitch

football for my children. In spite of a day long work, I could not I could not afford

the expenses of the education for the children. Due to lot of hard work, I couldnot provide education to my only son. For increasing my income, and to protect

him from bad company I put him to a Surgical Workshop. One year ago Sudhaar

Surgical team came to our village, and arranged a meeting with community in

Channan Center. In the past, we did not know the importance of education and tosend children to school. During the meeting, we get acquainted with the

responsibilities of parents. It is our first and foremost duty that not only to earn

living for the children, but to provide education to them as well. I feel proud myson Asif is the first child who enrolled in Channan Center.

I try my level best to participate in Monthly Mother Meeting. I frequently visitthe NFE center, and discuss the study condition of my child with teacher. She

said,it is not only the duty of an individual, but it is the duty of whole society

Sudhaar, ILO and Italian Social partners are providing every thing for the

education of our children, now it is our duty to spread the light of education hometo home with Sudhaar. She further communicates that that we are with them for

the betterment of education, and we discussed the issue of education in Fridayprayer. We are providing awareness among the parents especially, mothers notsend their children for work. During the awareness-raising meeting, three

children (sibling) were found, who are not attending the school. With the effortsof parents group, these children were enrolled in formal school. It should be the

primary objective of Gattor Roral Mother Group that, no single child of the age 5-

9 years will be out of school.

Good helps Those who helps them self.


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Mr. Dilawar HussainCEC Member Share about the Surgical Programme

Mr. Dilawar Hussain is the resident of Gohad Pur. He is at third number of his

brothers and sisters. He is a married person with one son and three daughters. He

is attached with surgical industry for the last 30 years. He started surgical work at

the age of 7 years. He works in the fitting process of surgical instruments. He

spent a long period of 10 years to become a maker. He says about surgicalindustry,

""TToo wwoorrkk iinn ssuurrggiiccaalliinndduussttrryy iiss ttoooo mmuucchh ppaaiinnssttaakkiinngg;; iitt oonnllyy kknnoowwss wwhhoo iiss

iinnvvoollvveeddiinn tthhiiss jjoobb..""

Many children approach me to learn the skill. I have had produce many surgicalmakers since I established my own workshop. Today they are working by

themselves on their own accord.

Talking about the Sudhaar Program Dilawar Hussain says, few years ago Sudhaar

team came on my shop and inform me that they want to established a NFE center

in Gohad Pur for working children. Team told me that 18 children were identifiedduring the survey, I was much surprised, I visited with surgical team on

workshop-to-workshop and developed a group consists of committed persons.

Then this group visited Sudhaar office, and meet with Mr. Fawad Usman khanand other people, they gave lot of respect to us. Mr. Fawad discussed the whole

program with us along with its benefits. Then he allotted a name to this group

Community Education Committee. I was the chairman of this committee. With

collective efforts the first Surgical NFE center was inaugurated on 29-sep-00.

Mr. Dalawer claims that, education is the basic right of every child. I should

provide education to all children who are working in my shop. Out of these

children, three had pass the primary exam, one was mainstreamed to formaleducation and seven children got Pre-vocational training belongs to his shop. In

this regard, Sudhaar program is beneficial that enables them to become goodcitizens in their future as skilful persons of the country.

As a CEC member, he did a lot for this program. Now he is a member of

(SIMAP) under the ILO program. Un less the NFE center was closed in GohadPur, but his commitment is still alive and he is willing to support Sudhaar for this

noble cause in future also.

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