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Caring for today... investing in tomorrow

Deaf ReachDeaf Reach Schools - Karachi and Hyderabad

Deaf Reach schools provide a place of excellence where the Deaf can develop their full potential. Using a holistic approach, the schools provide the academic and skills training needed to help students optimize their opportunities for success.

Year in Review:

There was a 60% increase in student enrollment, as well as in teaching staff

Students excelled in their academic studies and made good progress in their vocational training: IT, art, sewing and embroidery

70% of the teaching staff are themselves Deaf, many of them former students of Deaf Reach

10 students (deaf and hearing) are now in training to become teachers via our Student Teacher Training Program

Students participated in many extracurricular activities and educational excursions

Free pick and drop service was provided to all of the deaf children

Sign language classes were conducted twice a month for the parents throughout the year – with an average of 45 parents attending each class

Auditory and eye tests were done for all the primary deaf students

An inclusive learning environment was created during the FESF Summer Camp 2008

Opened in March 2008, Deaf Reach - Hyderabad provides educational opportunities for many deaf children and young adults. Morning classes are available for younger students, and in the afternoon training is provided for deaf teenagers and young adults. The recent addition of two new transport vans donated by PSO have made it possible for children from outlying areas to now attend school.

Hyderabad

New donated vans make it possible for children from outlying areas to attend classes

A happy day for the Deaf community in Hyderabad at the opening of Deaf Reach School

Motivated teachers make learning fun for the students

Parents are eager to learn sign language which helps them communicate better with their children

Deaf ReachDeaf Reach Training Centers - Karachi, Hyderabad and Lahore

Deaf Reach Training Centers meet the needs of deaf teenagers and young adults seeking to improve their opportunities for employment. Classes are focused on English literacy, communication skills, and IT skills ranging from basic office applications to web layout and engineering design. Special attention is also given towards assisting young deaf women to develop their capabilities in preparation for job opportunities.

Year in Review:

18 deaf women successfully completed a 3 month “Beautician & Cosmetology Course”, conducted from April ’08 - June ‘08 . (see back page)

A 9 day training course was organized for the 24 teachers of Deaf Reach in June ‘08. Additional workshops and training programs were ongoing throughout the year, equip-ping the teachers with the requisite skills to help their students excel

Sewing machines were donated to our Karachi Training Center and stitching and embroidery classes have become a favorite with the girls

Advanced courses in IT include: Photoshop; Web design; Graphics; and AutoCAD

50 young men and women completed their English and Computer Training courses

Extracurricular activities and educational excursions were arranged for all adult deaf students

An MOU was signed with a pharmaceutical company to hire deaf employees

Deaf women are empowered through learning IT skills

Job Placement ProgramOver the past 3 years more than 170 jobs were provided to deaf men and women. They are working in restaurants, printing presses, banks, as sales representatives in a pharmaceutical company and many other respectable positions.

English and Communications Skills for older deaf students

Sewing and embroidery is a popular course

Two students from Lahore who benefited from that agreement

Community Services

We provide social uplift and assistance to improve the quality of life for those less fortunate due to handicaps or other personal hardship

Annual “FESF Summer Camp” for orphan and deaf children

Benefit musical programs featuring “HeartBeat!”

Road Safety and Traffic Awareness Programs

Organization of extracurricular classes and activities for disadvantaged children by FESF volunteers

Distribution throughout the year of material goods, clothing, food, and educational products for needy individuals and institutions

75 volunteers helped to organize and conduct the 10th annual FESF Summer Camp for 250 orphan and deaf children at the SOS Village in Malir

A two week training program was held for all the volunteers prior to the camp. This included eight of the older teenagers from the SOS Village

Activities included arts and handicrafts, sports, excursions, cooking classes, swimming, IT classes and more

The focus of the Summer Camp was three-fold:

To provide the children with fun, recreational activities and skills training to help boost their confidence and self-esteem.

To implement an “Inclusive Education” environment, as 75 deaf children were integrated with 175 hearing children in all the camp activities. Communication levels were high, with all the volunteers and orphan children learning and using sign language.

For the 75 volunteers, the goal was to cultivate young leaders and to instill in them a sense of community responsibility, as well as an attitude of care and concern for those who are less privileged.

FESF Summer Camp 2008

250 orphan and deaf children as well as 75 volunteers attended the FESF Summer Camp 2008

Excited about the model airplanes they learned to build

Community Service Projects conducted:

Excursions at the camp were both fun and educationalLeft: Environmental training at WWF

Right: Learning to ice skate for the first time!

FESF Summer Camp

Community Services

Road Safety and Traffic Awareness Programs

Children’s Benefit Concert 2008

HeartBeat! puts on an exciting show! 4000 handicapped and underpriviliged children gathered for the “Children’s Benefit Concert 2008”

HeartBeat! enjoys interacting with the children after the program Fun skits involving audience participation bring out the importance and need for road safety

On March 12th, 4000 handicapped and underprivileged children from over 65 local schools and institutes gathered to enjoy the 9th annual “Children’s Benefit Concert”. HeartBeat!, FESF’s performing troupe, clowns and popular guest artists were the life of the show.

125 Volunteers, all part of FESF’s Youth Leadership Training Program, ensured that the concert was well organized and orderly in every detail. They seated the children, served the complimentary snacks, drinks and ice cream during the break and then gave out gift bags to all the students at the end of the show.

For the 2 year running, FESF in collaboration with Indus Motor Co. organized Road Safety and Traffic Awareness programs.

Upwards of 15,000 children, teachers and staff benefitted from the awareness which these shows created amongst the younger members of the community.

Children’s Benefit Concert Road Safety Awareness Programs

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Eduserve Training ProgramEducational Development Programs

The mandate of the Eduserve program is to strengthen the educational infrastructure by training teachers, administrators, parents and youth. Towards this end we conduct in-depth courses in the field of education, child development and youth leadership.

Seminars and Workshops Conducted: Writing Right and Creative Writing Skills Basic Phonics Learning Though Play Math Made Easy Part 1 & 2 Groups Management Behavior Management and Classroom Control Interpersonal and Communication Skills Capacity Building Classroom Management Mega Skills: Motivation and Methodology

An in-house course on Motivational Teaching and Methodology

Educational Development Programs:

FESF conducted 36 workshops attended by 1080 teachers, educators and parents. Training focused on improving methodologies as well as outlining new innovative teaching techniques. The participants were taught leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as classroom management – all of which will greatly benefit the students in their care.

Specialized courses were also conducted for teachers who work with special needs children and/or children from disadvantaged situations, thus reaching out to the more needy segments of society.

Group discussion on Classroom Management and Organization

Participants learn how to make their own teaching aids

Sign-language class for volunteers in preparation for the yearly FESF Summer Camp

Eduserve Training Program

Financials

MOVE: Motivational Volunteer Empowerment Program

The Motivational Volunteer Empowerment Program is designed to instill in the participants a sense of social responsibility, as well as an attitude of care and concern for those who are less privileged. This course provides them with the requisite knowledge and leadership skills to become actively involved in community work.

MOVE Seminars and Workshops

MOVE seminars and workshops cover a variety of topics such as: Make a Difference; Goal Setting; Strategic Planning; Relations with People; Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership Skills, and many more.”

Applying the training gained from the MOVE program, young volunteers were instrumental in helping FESF’s Community Service Program to be successful. They provided hands-on involvement and organization for the Children’s Benefit Concert, the FESF Summer Camp, as well as a series of programs for children in local centers and institutions.

Interactive discussion group

Auditors:Tahir Ali & Co611, Gul Tower, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi - 7400 Tel: 021 242-4561 Fax: 021 242-7958 Chartered Accountants

Income:

Donations In cash In kindMarkup income on Fixed DepositsSchool FeesGain on sale of vehicle

Expenditure:

Deaf Reach Schools and Training CentersEduserve Training ProgramCommunity Services ProgramFESF Operating ExpensesDistribution of Donations in Kind

Excess of Income over Expenditure

24,298,6072,300,000

584,91428,852

152,281

27,364,654

2008Rupees

2007Rupees

8,356,5351,882,4473,487,1044,255,7602,300,000

20,281,846

16,547,9821,800,000

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136,87

18,484,855

7,082,808 2,874,024

6,343,9021,662,0112,965,3162,839,6021,800,000

15,610,831

A MOVE workshop involves planning a community event with young volunteers

Certificate ceremony for the deaf women who completed the Beautician and Cosmetology course

Beautician and Cosmetology Course

Deaf Reach launched an innovative “Beautician and Cosmetology” training course for 18 deaf young women. Conducted by Mitra, of the Designer Salon, each attendee was trained in all the basic areas of beauty and cosmetic skills.

After graduating from the 3 month course the girls were provided an employment opportunity in a beauty salon close to their area of residence.

HOW YOU CAN HELPBy investing in our programs, you can make a positive lasting impact in the lives of those who most need and will benefit from your support. All donations and Zakat are tax exempted and may be given as follows:

Dr. Mohib shares a few moments of friendship with these deaf children at the FESF Summer Camp 2008

FESF is a non-profit, educational, volunteer organization established in Pakistan since 1984. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all members of the community, especially those who are disadvantaged.

We invest in the lives of the youth today to build the leaders of tomorrow by providing knowledge and character building education and guidance to help strengthen them, their families and their communities.

“I began working with FESF as a volunteer in 2003, eventually graduating to become a volunteer trainer and activity coordinator. This was not only enriching on a personal level, but also helped me professionally. I learned how to interact with others, and gained a better understanding of those less fortunate.

I felt very much a part of the FESF family, which gave me an added sense of belonging to the cause, resulting in a lasting friendship that will remain intact forever.”

-- Dr. Mohib

FESF Volunteer Program

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