13/06/2015

Volume 1, Issue 1

E stablished in early 2012, SEED (Social Education Envi-

ronmental Development) Pakistan is a non-profit organi-

zation, created to improve the lives of under-served peo-

ple. Our core objective is to work day and night for the

betterment of under-served population, to uplift their living

standards.

SEED aims to be platform of choice for empowering Pakistani youth

by providing quality education and skill training.

SEED Pakistan aims to carry out its mission through three distinct

but interrelated arms of operation. These arms are known as SEED

EDU, SEED TECH, and SEED CARE. Each arm has a specific focus

and a dedicated team working towards achieving our goals.

Objective of this newsletter is to provide progress of work along with

the awareness about the program to the donors and partners.

SEED EDU: Improvement for a better Future

6 .2 million Children in Sindh aged between five and 16 years

do not go to school is a cause for concern for everyone. Fo-

cused on addressing problems of primary and secondary

education. The main strategy employed is to legally adopt

under-performing, under-staffed, under-resourced government

schools which are usually in very poor physical condition. These

schools are renovated to provide a safe and clean environment con-

ducive to the under-served students. The education materials along

with quality teaching are also part of the process. To do so teaching

methods and practices are improved to make a major positive impact

of on children’s learning. Students are never charged fees for the ser-

vices SEED Pakistan provides. At SEED Pakistan we have the capa-

bility to Manage and run the operations of the complete education

system. SEED Pakistan is successfully running and managing 11

schools with 3000 students.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

About ........................................1

SEED EDU ...............................1

Community Engagement .........2

Arts Competition .....................2

Books and Writing copies ........3

Sports: Healthy Lifestyle .........4

Sports Day ................................4

Library .....................................5

Teachers Training Program .....5

SEED TECH Ceremony ...........6

Women Empowerment ...........6

Guest Appearances ..................7

Corporate Visits .......................7

SEED Pakistan Initiatives .......8

“Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves.” Ernest Dimnet

Community engagement

S ince 2013 when SEED

Pakistan adopted its

first school in Korangi,

SEED Pakistan is ar-

ranging Events, semi-

nars and activities on Quarterly

basis to gather the support of the

Community.

SEED Pakistan arranged Sports

Day, Seerat-un-Nabi Speech

Competition, Independence

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ARTS COMPETITION

I nter school Art Competitions are regularly held by SEED EDU. During these competitions best of the

best talent has shined. The winners are also been rewarded and awarded by known personalities.

September 2015 Inter School Art Competition was held. 50 Students from all 11 campuses participated

under the judgment of renowned artists. After a tough competition 3 artists with their beautiful compo-

sitions were chosen as the winners.

Books and writing copies

W e at SEED Pakistan are dedicatedly working to improve the standard to

education provided in Government Schools. SEED Pakistan has provided new

uniform, books and writing copies to the deserving under privileged students.

Through these initiatives we ensure the student coming to our adopted schools

has proper books and writing material for the betterment of their education.

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SPORTS: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

W hen it got something to prove, there’s

nothing greater than a challenge. Sport is

an essential factor for the grooming,

growth and development of student mind-

set. According to an independent report, “Students who are

regularly involved in sports perform 60% better than regular

students.” SEED Pakistan has successfully launched DOSTI

Project, a community

mobilization program with partnership of British Council. 1000 students participated in the program,

they learn to play football along with different sports activities in a healthy environment, under the

supervision professional coaches. SEED Pakistan team participated in many events organized by

British Council during DOSTI Project tenure. Also a interschool sports competition was held as well.

SPORTS DAY

F resh mind and body is an essential part for a suc-

cessful education, SEED Pakistan

conducted a sports day every summer in their 11

adopted schools. Since start Sports Day remains

popular event amongst the students and teachers. It is the most

awaited event of the year and a perfect occasion to win prizes.

Dignitaries from Education Board, Board of Directors, Member

of National Assembly and British council actively

participated in the last event. Students participated in many

games like cricket, football, 100m racing etc. More tha1500 students witnessed the event while 140 students

participated in different games. 36 students secured the positions while the remaining were supported and

chanted equally.

“A library is the delivery room for the birth of ideas, a place where history comes to life.” Norman Cousins

T he library is the temple of learning, and learning has liberated

more people than all the wars in history.

To create an interest towards the reading and writing we at SEED Paki-

stan has developed a state of art library which house 5000 books from

play group till class 10that KTS-6 Campus. The 80% students in the vicini-

ty have seen such a facility for the first time here. The foot count f this

facility is approximately 14,000 per week.

LIBRARY: FIGHT AGAINST ILLITERACY

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T eachers play an extraordinary

part in the lives of children

for the formative years of

their development and the

importance of teachers is something

that cannot be understated. They in-

volve themselves in molding their stu-

dents into responsible citizens of their

country.

SEED Pakistan on continues basis upgrade

the trainers quality through various train-

i n g p r o g r a m s .

Programs like Conflict Management for

Students, Communication Skills, New

T e a c h i n g t e c h n i q u e s a n d

behavior assessment where arranged.

Teachers Training Program

SEED TECH CERTIFICATE CEREMONY 2015-16

S EED TECH acts as the syndicate for the population of

Ibrahim Hydri. At SEED TECH we are teaching Di-

ploma and Certificate in Computers, Sew-

ing ,Stitching and

Beautician. Along with adult literacy program.

Third Vocational Training Center hosted Certificate Ceremony

2015-16. We now successfully assists over 200 students in

making a difference in the society.

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E mpowering women to participate fully in economic life across all sectors is

essential to build stronger economies, achieve

internationally agreed goals for development and sus-

tainability, and improve the quality of life for women,

men, families and communities. The private sector is a key partner

in efforts to empower women. Current research demonstrating that

gender diversity helps businesses perform better signals that self-

interest and common interest can come together.

SEED TECH at VTC (Vocational Training Center) is

providing an equal opportunity to earn for their families using a

unique techniques. The graduates from the Sewing and Tailoring

classes are been hired to stitch uniforms of SEED EDUCATION 11 adopted schools.

Women Empowerment

I brahim Hyderi is a village at the sea cost of Karachi with a total population of 80,000 people according

to census 1998. .Approximately 53% of the total population is male while 47% are female. Out of the

total population, only 5% population are secondary school qualified. All the men are fisher while

women stays at home.

Though the trend is very positive for women education as compared to men, but most of the women still in

this era stays at home their whole life and couldn’t pursue the basic education.

Keeping this mind, SEED Pakistan initiated the adult literacy program at SEED TECH the first of its kind in

Ibrahim Hyderi. In this program SEED TECH teach the students how to read and write at a very basic level.

WE teach them to first recognize the word through vocal sound which helps them in reading and later on

writing.

So far SEED TECH helped more than 50 students ranging between the age of 20-45 in getting the basic

knowledge that also helps them in their regular activities.

Adult literacy

G uest appearances are always motivational for the students, SEED TECH has a history

of calling such people who has raise from the grassroots level to a successful individu-

al in the same society.

Mr. Shahbaz Alam, Head of HR Operations UBL Bank was invited as the guest speak-

er. He narrated his life story from an ordinary vendor to the Head of HR Operations. More than

200 students of SEED TECH were motivated by his Autobiography.

GUEST APPEARANCES

CORPORATE VISITS

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A t SEED TECH, we firmly believe in on

hand experience sharing. As we

prepare our students to work in the

corporate sector, it is always a pleas-

ure when large corporation visits to SEED TECH to

share their company experiences and products,

hence linking the SEED TECH trades with their

practices and provide the opportunity to work for

them. Microsoft visited the SEED TECH in May,

2016. They share the information about new technologies and teach the positive use of tools like

Twitter, Facebook etc to market their skills.

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SEED EDU

15 New Schools

Support 7,000 more students

College support program for

200 students

3 Libraries

3 Computer labs

SEED PAKISTAN 2016-2017 INITIATIVES

SEED TECH

1 new Vocational Training

Centre

500 more skilled students

10 new trades

Installation of 2 RO Plants

1 new dispensary

SEED CARE

Supported By

Donation from Pakistan SEED PAKISTAN

United Bank Ltd (UBL) Branch Code: 1131

PKR Account UNILPKKA 202288842

USD Account UNILPKKA 202288736

AED Account UNILPKKA 202289043

GBP Account UNILPKKA 202289166

Donation from USA SEED Pakistan

The i-Care Fund America Inc.,

SEED UK

SEED Pakistan UK Paypal

Cheques can be deposited to HSBC UK A/C title: SEED Pakistan UK

A/C No: 52073064 Sort Code : 40-06-29

IBAN: GB48MIDL40062952073064 Branch Identifier code: MIDLGB2107P