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EDITIONEditor's Note

Sadruddin Hashwani

Sulaiman Dhanani

Col. Muhammad Sadiq

Chairman & Patron-in-Chief:

Acting Country Director:

Director Projects:

2016 LEADERSHIP

EDITORIAL TEAM

Content Writer:

Graphic & Web Designer:

Bushra Usman

Mazhar Yaseen

Issue No. 26February 2016

Quote of The

M o n t hYou have to be burning with an idea, or a problem, or a wrong that you want to right. If you're not passionate enough from the start, you'll never stick it out.

Steve Jobs

Hope you enjoy reading about our latest achievements, events and new projects!

Monthly newsletter of Hashoo Foundation is actually a snapshot of important happenings in the respective month. The newsletter comes out after very strenuous and collaborative efforts of all departments of Hashoo Foundation. The editorial team believes that more pluralistic approach can ensure dynamism and productivity in this newsletter. So suggestions and contributions for the newsletter are always welcomed by us.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR STAFF OF MSA LAHORE Knowledge and skills development is vital to the health of organizations. In line with the values of Hashoo Foundation, EDP believes in empowering people and building their capacity. For this purpose, one month long English Language Training was arranged for members of MSA Lahore from 7th March till 6th April, 2016. The aim is to improve the staff's communication skills and enable them to interact more effectively.

Hashoo Foundation Implementing PRP Project

Hashoo Foundation Participation in World NGO Day

Welcome Aboard!

Enterprise Development Program Organizes a TeamBonding Event for the Staff of MSA

Meeting with General Manager, Pearl ContinentalHotel, Lahore

Annual Progress Review Meeting HF Scholars

Career Opportunities and Job Placements under Skill Development Program, HRDC Lahore

Final Examination Conducted by Hashoo Foundation under NAVTTC

Trainee Participation in Technical Review of CookingTraining Learning Material (TLM) Workshop

ICIMOD Representatives visits Hashoo Foundation

Ms. Aisha Sarwari, Group Coordination Director, HG visitsHashoo Foundation

1st Graduation Ceremony of HMTP Funded by PakistanPoverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF)

Hashoo Foundation Graduation Ceremony – Regional Office Rawalpindi

Job Fair held by Human Resource Development Centre,Hashoo Foundation Rawalpindi

Hashoo Foundation & Rotary Books Distribution –Regional Office Rawalpindi

1st Graduation Ceremony of HMTP Trainees (SponsoredStudents by FATA DA)

One Day Exposure Visit of HMTP Trainees to PC,Rawalpindi

PLANTATION DAY- ROG

Stress Management Session – YDC ROG

“From a Paralyzed life to a state of Productive being”

Farewell my Friend

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:

Welcome Aboard!

Hashoo Foundation

Implementing

Pakistan Reading Project

HF conducted 27 one day cluster based sensitization

sessions of parents and teachers during the reporting

month. During these sessions, the participants were

oriented and sensitized in detail about the importance

of developing reading habits in an early age and role of

teachers, parents and community members towards

the development of Urdu reading habits among the

students of Grade-I and Grade-II, under the banner of

PRP initiatives.

Shamsunisa

A position holder

Hashoo Foundation Participation in World NGO Day

together at the premises of National Centre for Rural

Development (NCRD) on Saturday, 27th February 2016.

NGOs were of the opinion that there is an immediate need

for better and enhanced collaboration and cooperation

between different NGOs to draw maximum output from

the efforts being made to bring about a change in the

society at grass root level.

A large number of participating NGOs also set up their

stalls at the premises where they highlighted their work

and efforts that have been made to create awareness about

different social, economic and cultural issues.

Enterprise Development Program Organizes a Team

Bonding Event for the Staff of MSA

Female participants attending the session

Hashoo Foundation (HF) participated in

celebration of World NGO Day 2016,

where members of around 150 National

as well as international NGOs got

It is our pleasure to welcome you all to Hashoo Foundation's family. We are excited to have you in our team and hope you will enjoy working with us.

Syed Adnan Shah Communications Officer Core Theme

NAME DESIGNATION REGION PROJECT/OFFICE

Hira Anum

Nazir Ahmed

Sajid Daud

Hussan Bano

Communications Officer

YDF - Education

Trainer-Food & Beverages Services

Assistant Social Welfare Officer

Core Office

ROR

Core Office

ROR

Core Office

ROR

PRP

TEVTA

Core Theme

A trip was arranged for the MSA staff of north region

including PC Peshawar, PC Rawalpindi, PC Bhurbon, PC

Muzzafarabad and Marriott Islamabad on Saturday, 27th Feb as

an effort towards team bonding. The team gathered outside Core

Office Islamabad and proceeded to travel to Mukhshpuri from

where they took a 1.5 hour hike to Mukshpuri Top. Different

team building exercises were

carried out followed by BBQ

arranged by the participants.

The day's activities

successfully improved team

bonding, communication and was

thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Sensitization Session

Country Director Hashoo Foundation inauguratingHF stall on World NGO Day

Sulaiman Dhanani Country Director Hashoo Foundation receiving shieldfrom Zafar Iqbal Executive Director, The NGO World Staff involved in different activities

Welcome Aboard!

Hashoo Foundation

Implementing

Pakistan Reading Project

HF conducted 27 one day cluster based sensitization

sessions of parents and teachers during the reporting

month. During these sessions, the participants were

oriented and sensitized in detail about the importance

of developing reading habits in an early age and role of

teachers, parents and community members towards

the development of Urdu reading habits among the

students of Grade-I and Grade-II, under the banner of

PRP initiatives.

Shamsunisa

A position holder

Hashoo Foundation Participation in World NGO Day

together at the premises of National Centre for Rural

Development (NCRD) on Saturday, 27th February 2016.

NGOs were of the opinion that there is an immediate need

for better and enhanced collaboration and cooperation

between different NGOs to draw maximum output from

the efforts being made to bring about a change in the

society at grass root level.

A large number of participating NGOs also set up their

stalls at the premises where they highlighted their work

and efforts that have been made to create awareness about

different social, economic and cultural issues.

Enterprise Development Program Organizes a Team

Bonding Event for the Staff of MSA

Female participants attending the session

Hashoo Foundation (HF) participated in

celebration of World NGO Day 2016,

where members of around 150 National

as well as international NGOs got

It is our pleasure to welcome you all to Hashoo Foundation's family. We are excited to have you in our team and hope you will enjoy working with us.

Syed Adnan Shah Communications Officer Core Theme

NAME DESIGNATION REGION PROJECT/OFFICE

Hira Anum

Nazir Ahmed

Sajid Daud

Hussan Bano

Communications Officer

YDF - Education

Trainer-Food & Beverages Services

Assistant Social Welfare Officer

Core Office

ROR

Core Office

ROR

Core Office

ROR

PRP

TEVTA

Core Theme

A trip was arranged for the MSA staff of north region

including PC Peshawar, PC Rawalpindi, PC Bhurbon, PC

Muzzafarabad and Marriott Islamabad on Saturday, 27th Feb as

an effort towards team bonding. The team gathered outside Core

Office Islamabad and proceeded to travel to Mukhshpuri from

where they took a 1.5 hour hike to Mukshpuri Top. Different

team building exercises were

carried out followed by BBQ

arranged by the participants.

The day's activities

successfully improved team

bonding, communication and was

thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Sensitization Session

Country Director Hashoo Foundation inauguratingHF stall on World NGO Day

Sulaiman Dhanani Country Director Hashoo Foundation receiving shieldfrom Zafar Iqbal Executive Director, The NGO World Staff involved in different activities

Meeting with General Manager, Pearl Continental

Hotel, Lahore

Annual Progress Review Meeting HF ScholarsHashoo Foundation, in collaboration with Ceena Health and Welfare Services is facilitating 13 students in terms of fee and accommodation facilities in order to help them pursue their careers in different fields of education. In order to ensure a

maximum output on the part of scholars, Hashoo Foundation and Ceena Health and Welfare Services arranged an annual progress review meeting with students to reflect on their progress and challenges. They were oriented on smart

study techniques to achieve quality education. On behalf of HF, Mr. Shukoorullah Baig, Sr. Program Officer, Mr. Barkat Ali, Education Officer and Ms. Naik Bano, Youth Development Officer participated in the meeting. Mr. Sher Baz,

Career Opportunities and Job Placements under

Skill Development Program, HRDC Lahore

A meeting was conducted by representatives of HF Skills Development Program with Mike Muhammad Jawad, General Manager of Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore, on 17th Feb 2016 at PC Lahore.

The purpose of the

meeting was to introduce Hashoo Foundation and welcome newly appointed GM. Mr. Mike who ensured his cooperation onward on Hotel Management Training Program and was enthusiastic to grow business by using different business ideas. Mr Nusrat and Mr Asad in a meetingwith Mr. Mike

Chairman Ceena Welfare Services thanked and appreciated HF's wonderful contribution and support to needy students from Ceena Welfare.

Group picture with Ceena welfare students after meeting at ROR

Mr. Tauqir Qadir was the trainee of reception trade under PSDF skill development program who had moved to Lahore from Burewalato pursue this course. Upon completion of the training, he got an opportunity to be interviewed by Syed Zia, Hotel Manager, at Hotel The Le Schanzefor the position of front officer and fortunately got selected. Mr. Tauqir is currently earning Rs. 12,000 per month with

additional food and accommodation benefits. Mr. Tauqir is hopeful for a prosperous career ahead and thanked the Foundation for providing him with this opportunity to enhance his skill set. Syed Zia, Hotel Manager, at The Le Schanze also appreciated HF trainees and are willing to hiring more trainees in Housekeeping and Food & Beverages departments.

Job placement cell Lahore conducted interviews for the internship opportunities of 3 trainees namely, Abrar Ahmad, Aqeel Abbas and Mehak Imtiaz for the position of Restaurant Manager at PCH Lahore last year. All trainees were selected for the internship in restaurant operations. After completion of their 3 months internship, Ms. Mehak Imtiaz (Restaurant Manager Trainee) got selected for the job in PCH Lahore as a Front Desk Officer.

During her internship period, Ms. Mehak proved herself as most diligent and hardworking internee

thus got the job. She is a fine example of hard work and positive attitude for others and HF is confined to the path to produce such fine examples in future

Mr. Zahir Abbas continued his journey as restaurant crew member in Grand Inn Hotel Lahore where he is polishing his skills to become a leader in hospitality field. Mr. Zahir joined Grand Inn with the aim to pursue his career as a Restaurant Manager. He is very thankful to HF for providing him the opportunity to continue his learning in the hospitality sector. HF wishes Mr. Zahir a great career ahead.

Mr. Tauuqir Qadir working at The Le Schanze

Hashoo Foundation is implementing a training project with National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) at HDRC-Lahore. Under the said project, HF successfully conducted trainings

for Restaurant Manager” and Receptionist”. 45 trainees under the said batches also completed hands on training with different hotels and organizations. Final evaluation for NAVTTC trainees was held on 23rd February, 2016

Final Examination Conducted by

Hashoo Foundation under NAVTTC

Meeting with General Manager, Pearl Continental

Hotel, Lahore

Annual Progress Review Meeting HF ScholarsHashoo Foundation, in collaboration with Ceena Health and Welfare Services is facilitating 13 students in terms of fee and accommodation facilities in order to help them pursue their careers in different fields of education. In order to ensure a

maximum output on the part of scholars, Hashoo Foundation and Ceena Health and Welfare Services arranged an annual progress review meeting with students to reflect on their progress and challenges. They were oriented on smart

study techniques to achieve quality education. On behalf of HF, Mr. Shukoorullah Baig, Sr. Program Officer, Mr. Barkat Ali, Education Officer and Ms. Naik Bano, Youth Development Officer participated in the meeting. Mr. Sher Baz,

Career Opportunities and Job Placements under

Skill Development Program, HRDC Lahore

A meeting was conducted by representatives of HF Skills Development Program with Mike Muhammad Jawad, General Manager of Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore, on 17th Feb 2016 at PC Lahore.

The purpose of the

meeting was to introduce Hashoo Foundation and welcome newly appointed GM. Mr. Mike who ensured his cooperation onward on Hotel Management Training Program and was enthusiastic to grow business by using different business ideas. Mr Nusrat and Mr Asad in a meetingwith Mr. Mike

Chairman Ceena Welfare Services thanked and appreciated HF's wonderful contribution and support to needy students from Ceena Welfare.

Group picture with Ceena welfare students after meeting at ROR

Mr. Tauqir Qadir was the trainee of reception trade under PSDF skill development program who had moved to Lahore from Burewalato pursue this course. Upon completion of the training, he got an opportunity to be interviewed by Syed Zia, Hotel Manager, at Hotel The Le Schanzefor the position of front officer and fortunately got selected. Mr. Tauqir is currently earning Rs. 12,000 per month with

additional food and accommodation benefits. Mr. Tauqir is hopeful for a prosperous career ahead and thanked the Foundation for providing him with this opportunity to enhance his skill set. Syed Zia, Hotel Manager, at The Le Schanze also appreciated HF trainees and are willing to hiring more trainees in Housekeeping and Food & Beverages departments.

Job placement cell Lahore conducted interviews for the internship opportunities of 3 trainees namely, Abrar Ahmad, Aqeel Abbas and Mehak Imtiaz for the position of Restaurant Manager at PCH Lahore last year. All trainees were selected for the internship in restaurant operations. After completion of their 3 months internship, Ms. Mehak Imtiaz (Restaurant Manager Trainee) got selected for the job in PCH Lahore as a Front Desk Officer.

During her internship period, Ms. Mehak proved herself as most diligent and hardworking internee

thus got the job. She is a fine example of hard work and positive attitude for others and HF is confined to the path to produce such fine examples in future

Mr. Zahir Abbas continued his journey as restaurant crew member in Grand Inn Hotel Lahore where he is polishing his skills to become a leader in hospitality field. Mr. Zahir joined Grand Inn with the aim to pursue his career as a Restaurant Manager. He is very thankful to HF for providing him the opportunity to continue his learning in the hospitality sector. HF wishes Mr. Zahir a great career ahead.

Mr. Tauuqir Qadir working at The Le Schanze

Hashoo Foundation is implementing a training project with National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) at HDRC-Lahore. Under the said project, HF successfully conducted trainings

for Restaurant Manager” and Receptionist”. 45 trainees under the said batches also completed hands on training with different hotels and organizations. Final evaluation for NAVTTC trainees was held on 23rd February, 2016

Final Examination Conducted by

Hashoo Foundation under NAVTTC

1st Graduation Ceremony of HMTP Funded by Pakistan

Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF)

Ms. Aisha Sarwari, Group Coordination Director, HG visits

Hashoo Foundation

at HDRC Hashoo Foundation Lahore. Mr Muhammad Zahid, Zonal Manager TEVTA Lahore and Mr. Muhammad Arif Siddiqui, Deputy

District Social Welfare Officer GarhiShaho Lahore both evaluated the exam process as external evaluators. Both external evaluators appreciated

HF's contributions in imparting skill training and uplifting vulnerable communities. The examination committee was

satisfied with discipline, arrangements and positive attitude of all trainees.

Trainee Participation in Technical Review of “Cooking

Training Learning Material” (TLM) WorkshopA 5-day workshop was organized for the technical review of Cooking Training Learning Material (TLM) for National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) at TEVTA headquarter in Lahore.Participative approach methodology was adopted among

participants while 14 modules of NAVTTC were shared with the participants for review. Zakia Asghar, Trainee of Hashoo Foundation shared her experience and stated that the major outcome of workshop enhanced her professional skill and knowledge. She had a good experience with experts from different

regions which helped her to understand market dynamics of

hospitality sector team.

ICIMOD Representatives visits Hashoo Foundationof Country Director Pakistan, Dr. Abdul Wahid Jasra) and Hashoo Foundation. Mr. Basantha Shrestha, Director of Strategic Cooperation and Ms.

A meeting was held on 24th February, 2016 at Hashoo Foundations core office Islamabad with ICIMOD. The meeting was arranged on the request of

Naina Shakya, Partnership and Private Sector Specialist, Strategic Cooperation unit were part of ICIMOD experts' team.

ICIMOD with the agenda to discuss the scope of bilateral collaboration and signing of MOU between ICIMOD (under the leadership

Ms. Aisha Sarwari, Group Coordination Director at Hashoo Group visited Hashoo Foundation on Thursday, 11th Feb 2016. The aim of the meeting was to share information on the working of the Foundation and integrate synergies towards enhanced projection of HF's activities on a wider

canvas. Her visit commenced with a meeting with Mr. Sulaiman Dhanani, Country Director Hashoo Foundation and Col (R) Muhammad Sadiq, Director Projects at Hashoo Foundation, where she was updated about the programs and projects of the Foundation. This was followed by a

visit to Umeed-e-Noor to meet the physically challenged children and appreciate the efforts of staff for their unwavering support in mentoring these children. Later in the day, CD along with Director Projects accompanied the distinguished guest to visit Regional Office Rawalpindi and Project Office PSDF to

visit on-going classes and interact with the staff, trainers and students. Concluding her visit, she highly appreciated the efforts of the Foundation towards its on-going endeavors and ensured her support towards its future ventures.

Hashoo Foundation Karachi held its 1st Graduation Ceremony for HMTP trainees on 16th Feb, 2016 at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi. This three

months training program was funded by PPAF with the partnership of Sustainable Use Specialist Group - Central Asia (SUSG-C

Asia) Quetta. Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada, General Manager Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi was the Chief Guest.The aim of this event was to encourage the trainees of Hospitality Training Management Program. Mr. Rehan motivated the trainees and praised the efforts of Hashoo Foundation, PPAF

A speaker addressing the ceremony

Attendees showing interest during ceremony

Certificate distribution by Chief Guest

and SUSG-C Asia. He then distributed certificates among the graduated trainees while shields were presented to guests.

Mr. Dhanani Presenting a Memento to ICIMOD expert

1st Graduation Ceremony of HMTP Funded by Pakistan

Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF)

Ms. Aisha Sarwari, Group Coordination Director, HG visits

Hashoo Foundation

at HDRC Hashoo Foundation Lahore. Mr Muhammad Zahid, Zonal Manager TEVTA Lahore and Mr. Muhammad Arif Siddiqui, Deputy

District Social Welfare Officer GarhiShaho Lahore both evaluated the exam process as external evaluators. Both external evaluators appreciated

HF's contributions in imparting skill training and uplifting vulnerable communities. The examination committee was

satisfied with discipline, arrangements and positive attitude of all trainees.

Trainee Participation in Technical Review of “Cooking

Training Learning Material” (TLM) WorkshopA 5-day workshop was organized for the technical review of Cooking Training Learning Material (TLM) for National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) at TEVTA headquarter in Lahore.Participative approach methodology was adopted among

participants while 14 modules of NAVTTC were shared with the participants for review. Zakia Asghar, Trainee of Hashoo Foundation shared her experience and stated that the major outcome of workshop enhanced her professional skill and knowledge. She had a good experience with experts from different

regions which helped her to understand market dynamics of

hospitality sector team.

ICIMOD Representatives visits Hashoo Foundationof Country Director Pakistan, Dr. Abdul Wahid Jasra) and Hashoo Foundation. Mr. Basantha Shrestha, Director of Strategic Cooperation and Ms.

A meeting was held on 24th February, 2016 at Hashoo Foundations core office Islamabad with ICIMOD. The meeting was arranged on the request of

Naina Shakya, Partnership and Private Sector Specialist, Strategic Cooperation unit were part of ICIMOD experts' team.

ICIMOD with the agenda to discuss the scope of bilateral collaboration and signing of MOU between ICIMOD (under the leadership

Ms. Aisha Sarwari, Group Coordination Director at Hashoo Group visited Hashoo Foundation on Thursday, 11th Feb 2016. The aim of the meeting was to share information on the working of the Foundation and integrate synergies towards enhanced projection of HF's activities on a wider

canvas. Her visit commenced with a meeting with Mr. Sulaiman Dhanani, Country Director Hashoo Foundation and Col (R) Muhammad Sadiq, Director Projects at Hashoo Foundation, where she was updated about the programs and projects of the Foundation. This was followed by a

visit to Umeed-e-Noor to meet the physically challenged children and appreciate the efforts of staff for their unwavering support in mentoring these children. Later in the day, CD along with Director Projects accompanied the distinguished guest to visit Regional Office Rawalpindi and Project Office PSDF to

visit on-going classes and interact with the staff, trainers and students. Concluding her visit, she highly appreciated the efforts of the Foundation towards its on-going endeavors and ensured her support towards its future ventures.

Hashoo Foundation Karachi held its 1st Graduation Ceremony for HMTP trainees on 16th Feb, 2016 at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi. This three

months training program was funded by PPAF with the partnership of Sustainable Use Specialist Group - Central Asia (SUSG-C

Asia) Quetta. Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada, General Manager Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi was the Chief Guest.The aim of this event was to encourage the trainees of Hospitality Training Management Program. Mr. Rehan motivated the trainees and praised the efforts of Hashoo Foundation, PPAF

A speaker addressing the ceremony

Attendees showing interest during ceremony

Certificate distribution by Chief Guest

and SUSG-C Asia. He then distributed certificates among the graduated trainees while shields were presented to guests.

Mr. Dhanani Presenting a Memento to ICIMOD expert

Hashoo Foundation Graduation Ceremony – Regional Office Rawalpindi

Hashoo Foundation commenced its 14th Graduation Ceremony at Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi. The sole purpose of this ceremony was to award diplomas to 120

young female graduates of Early Childhood Development and Education Program. Wherein appreciation certificates and shields were distributed among trainees, trainers, and stakeholders by Director HR Hashoo Group, Mr. Farooq Sheikh and Regional Program Manager Hashoo Foundation, Mr. Javaid Akhter. The event was attended by a large number of participants from hospitality sector

and academia. Different skits were performed and success stories were shared with the audience.

Mr. Javaid (RPM HF) talking to the media

ECD trainees presenting a Qawali

ECD trainee receiving her certificate

Group photo of ECD trainees and staff

Job Fair held by Human Resource Development Centre,Hashoo Foundation RawalpindiHashoo Foundation held its 4th Job Fair at Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi where around 60 companies participated and interacted with over 400 trainees including alumni

of the Hashoo Foundation. Employers including Directors, Managers Human Resource from Hospitality and Education sectors including Marriot, Pearl

Continental, ChayeKhana, Air Foundation, Howdy, Fresco Sweets, Knowledge Gazibo School, Allied Schools and many others conducted walk-in-interviews to offer jobs relevant to the skills, knowledge and competencies of trainees during their courses.

There were 640 resume received while 120 prospective candidates got selected. This year, theme of Job Fair was “Justaju Ki Takmeel” with a focus to ensure the success of energetic youth by getting recruited with the relevant industry.

Left to Right: Qasim Kazi, Director Sales Hashoo Group,Sulaiman Dhanani, Country Director Hashoo Foundation,

and Ahmed Iqbal, General Manager Pearl Continental Rawalpindi

Books to be distributed among different institutes

Hashoo Foundation & Rotary Books Distribution –Regional Office Rawalpindi With the collaboration of Taimur

Khalid Khan, President of Rotary Books for the World, Sulaiman Dhanani Country Director Hashoo Foundation diligently distributed over 1,000 books to Air Foundation, City School System, Lynux School, The Educators, The Allied School, Royal Model School, Queen School, Comodre Learning Foundation, Edopia School System, Knowledge Gazibo School and Rawalpindi School System. Rotary Club of Islamabad Margalla and Rotary Club Rawalpindi have received 103,182 books since 2011, which ranges from materials that are useful to primary up to higher education levels.

1st Graduation Ceremony of HMTP Trainees (SponsoredStudents by FATA DA)

Graduation ceremony was organized for the 1st Batch of 74 Trainees (sponsored by FATA DA) at Hotel Pearl Continental, Rawalpindi on February 27th, 2016. This ceremony was held after the successful completion of 6 months Hotel Management Training Program. Tufail Khalil, Program Director FATA Development Authority praised Hashoo Foundation's efforts of mentoring these trainees from FATA.

Trainees while visiting PC facilitiesEmployers' while conducting interviews

Hashoo Foundation Graduation Ceremony – Regional Office Rawalpindi

Hashoo Foundation commenced its 14th Graduation Ceremony at Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi. The sole purpose of this ceremony was to award diplomas to 120

young female graduates of Early Childhood Development and Education Program. Wherein appreciation certificates and shields were distributed among trainees, trainers, and stakeholders by Director HR Hashoo Group, Mr. Farooq Sheikh and Regional Program Manager Hashoo Foundation, Mr. Javaid Akhter. The event was attended by a large number of participants from hospitality sector

and academia. Different skits were performed and success stories were shared with the audience.

Mr. Javaid (RPM HF) talking to the media

ECD trainees presenting a Qawali

ECD trainee receiving her certificate

Group photo of ECD trainees and staff

Job Fair held by Human Resource Development Centre,Hashoo Foundation RawalpindiHashoo Foundation held its 4th Job Fair at Pearl Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi where around 60 companies participated and interacted with over 400 trainees including alumni

of the Hashoo Foundation. Employers including Directors, Managers Human Resource from Hospitality and Education sectors including Marriot, Pearl

Continental, ChayeKhana, Air Foundation, Howdy, Fresco Sweets, Knowledge Gazibo School, Allied Schools and many others conducted walk-in-interviews to offer jobs relevant to the skills, knowledge and competencies of trainees during their courses.

There were 640 resume received while 120 prospective candidates got selected. This year, theme of Job Fair was “Justaju Ki Takmeel” with a focus to ensure the success of energetic youth by getting recruited with the relevant industry.

Left to Right: Qasim Kazi, Director Sales Hashoo Group,Sulaiman Dhanani, Country Director Hashoo Foundation,

and Ahmed Iqbal, General Manager Pearl Continental Rawalpindi

Books to be distributed among different institutes

Hashoo Foundation & Rotary Books Distribution –Regional Office Rawalpindi With the collaboration of Taimur

Khalid Khan, President of Rotary Books for the World, Sulaiman Dhanani Country Director Hashoo Foundation diligently distributed over 1,000 books to Air Foundation, City School System, Lynux School, The Educators, The Allied School, Royal Model School, Queen School, Comodre Learning Foundation, Edopia School System, Knowledge Gazibo School and Rawalpindi School System. Rotary Club of Islamabad Margalla and Rotary Club Rawalpindi have received 103,182 books since 2011, which ranges from materials that are useful to primary up to higher education levels.

1st Graduation Ceremony of HMTP Trainees (SponsoredStudents by FATA DA)

Graduation ceremony was organized for the 1st Batch of 74 Trainees (sponsored by FATA DA) at Hotel Pearl Continental, Rawalpindi on February 27th, 2016. This ceremony was held after the successful completion of 6 months Hotel Management Training Program. Tufail Khalil, Program Director FATA Development Authority praised Hashoo Foundation's efforts of mentoring these trainees from FATA.

Trainees while visiting PC facilitiesEmployers' while conducting interviews

One Day Exposure Visit of HMTP Trainees to PC,Rawalpindi

To get acquaintance with the culture of hospitality industry, one day exposure visit to Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi was

scheduled for HMTP trainees on February 02, 2016.Trainees visited Food & Beverage, Housekeeping and Guests' Floor of PC Rawalpindi.

a participatory and experimental approach was adopted to make the visit productive and effective. Activities were planned for the

Keeping in view the trainee's learning requirements,

maximum learning of trainees. Such exposures are specially designed to facilitate the underprivileged

individuals from the various remote areas of Baluchistan.

PC employee demonstrating HMTP trainees

“From a Paralyzed life to a state of Productive being”school. The immediate

treatment at CMH

Gilgit city revealed

that she is in a higher

state of Psychological

Depression hence

needs a prompt care

through extensive

medication with

regular follow ups.

The tragic moment

lied at this end was,

that the family was

living a sub-standard

life, hardly meeting

the household

expenses and were

unable to even pay for

a follow-up checkup.

The entire family was

rested upon the

income of her father

who was a waged

labor with only Rs.

5,000 a month.

Despite these

situations, the family

somehow managed

the medication for

initial 2 months but

afterwards they

discontinued due to

the financial

inabilities. Ultimately,

the girl was again

inflicted within the

traumatic situation of

unconsciousness.

Owing to the family's

PLANTATION DAY- ROGPlantation day was celebrated on 14th Feb, 2016 at ROG Gilgit. Before the start of the event, YDC management oriented the boarders about the importance of flowers and tree plantation. All boarders and management were involved during the

plantation which they watered later on. The keen interest and the positive response of the boarders to celebrate event and become aware of maintaining nature was overwhelming. At the end of event, all the participants posed for a group photo. Group picture of YDC Girls

Youth Development Centre for Girls, Gilgit arranged a session on “Stress Management” on 25th Feb, 2016. Duration of the session was two hours which was conducted by Miss. Nasreen, a Medical Specialist at Aga Khan Health Gilgit Pakistan. Ms. Nasreen shed light on the subject matter while stating that stress is part of life which is encountered

by all from time to time. She explained physical and behavioral, emotional and cognitive sign of stress and anxiety in detail and shared different techniques to deal with it. She also explained different strategies through multimedia presentation to overcome exam stress. The session proved to be quite fruitful for the boarders.

Miss. Nasreen during the session

Stress Management Session – YDC ROG

Sultana, a 20 year's old

young girl from a

deprived family of

District Hunza,

inflicted in a stage of

physical and mental

paralyses for last 3

years. The chronic

state of mental illness

caused her to be a

muted and motionless

human, unable to even

intake the food.

Sultana was a bright

student of her class

and was an active

participant in

extracurricular

activities, but with

passing time, she faced

frequent headaches

and indications of

depression which

caused her

performance to mantle

down. Despite the

arousal of health

complications,

mustering ambitions

of a bright future,

Sultana reached high

school with

distinctions. This was

the unfortunate time

whilst she stepped into

grade 9th when

suddenly one day she

was found

unconscious in her

She can neither speak,

move nor eat. Currently

we rely on providing

medicine through oral

intake observing any

sign of relieving. As per

the current condition is

concerned, we are

glancing no signs of

recovery. The only

possible move towards

her recovery is to shift

her in an intensive care

unit of psychotherapy.

But as per our

observation, the family

doesn't hold such

capacity to bear extensive

treatment cost”.

Sultana, after

Treatment Analyzing

this distressing

condition, HF

managed to shift

Sultana from

community health

center Hunza to the

WHO established

tertiary care

psychotherapy center

at Benazir Bhutto

Hospital Rawalpindi.

She was admitted on

incapability, some of

the relatives took her

to local community

health centre where

she was admitted and

kept under

observation by the

doctors.

At this stage the tragic

account of sultana was

conveyed to HF team

by a local

representative. After

an initial verbal

telephonic

communication with

her family, on 12th of

September 2015, HF-

SWP team reached

community health

centre Hunza to meet

Sultana. Wherein, after

analyzing her physical

state, a meeting was

held with the doctor,

who inferred that:

Sultana before

treatment “The

condition of Sultana is

becoming worse day by

day, despite our

unrelenting maneuvers.

Sultana before treatment

Sultana, after Treatment

One Day Exposure Visit of HMTP Trainees to PC,Rawalpindi

To get acquaintance with the culture of hospitality industry, one day exposure visit to Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi was

scheduled for HMTP trainees on February 02, 2016.Trainees visited Food & Beverage, Housekeeping and Guests' Floor of PC Rawalpindi.

a participatory and experimental approach was adopted to make the visit productive and effective. Activities were planned for the

Keeping in view the trainee's learning requirements,

maximum learning of trainees. Such exposures are specially designed to facilitate the underprivileged

individuals from the various remote areas of Baluchistan.

PC employee demonstrating HMTP trainees

“From a Paralyzed life to a state of Productive being”school. The immediate

treatment at CMH

Gilgit city revealed

that she is in a higher

state of Psychological

Depression hence

needs a prompt care

through extensive

medication with

regular follow ups.

The tragic moment

lied at this end was,

that the family was

living a sub-standard

life, hardly meeting

the household

expenses and were

unable to even pay for

a follow-up checkup.

The entire family was

rested upon the

income of her father

who was a waged

labor with only Rs.

5,000 a month.

Despite these

situations, the family

somehow managed

the medication for

initial 2 months but

afterwards they

discontinued due to

the financial

inabilities. Ultimately,

the girl was again

inflicted within the

traumatic situation of

unconsciousness.

Owing to the family's

PLANTATION DAY- ROGPlantation day was celebrated on 14th Feb, 2016 at ROG Gilgit. Before the start of the event, YDC management oriented the boarders about the importance of flowers and tree plantation. All boarders and management were involved during the

plantation which they watered later on. The keen interest and the positive response of the boarders to celebrate event and become aware of maintaining nature was overwhelming. At the end of event, all the participants posed for a group photo. Group picture of YDC Girls

Youth Development Centre for Girls, Gilgit arranged a session on “Stress Management” on 25th Feb, 2016. Duration of the session was two hours which was conducted by Miss. Nasreen, a Medical Specialist at Aga Khan Health Gilgit Pakistan. Ms. Nasreen shed light on the subject matter while stating that stress is part of life which is encountered

by all from time to time. She explained physical and behavioral, emotional and cognitive sign of stress and anxiety in detail and shared different techniques to deal with it. She also explained different strategies through multimedia presentation to overcome exam stress. The session proved to be quite fruitful for the boarders.

Miss. Nasreen during the session

Stress Management Session – YDC ROG

Sultana, a 20 year's old

young girl from a

deprived family of

District Hunza,

inflicted in a stage of

physical and mental

paralyses for last 3

years. The chronic

state of mental illness

caused her to be a

muted and motionless

human, unable to even

intake the food.

Sultana was a bright

student of her class

and was an active

participant in

extracurricular

activities, but with

passing time, she faced

frequent headaches

and indications of

depression which

caused her

performance to mantle

down. Despite the

arousal of health

complications,

mustering ambitions

of a bright future,

Sultana reached high

school with

distinctions. This was

the unfortunate time

whilst she stepped into

grade 9th when

suddenly one day she

was found

unconscious in her

She can neither speak,

move nor eat. Currently

we rely on providing

medicine through oral

intake observing any

sign of relieving. As per

the current condition is

concerned, we are

glancing no signs of

recovery. The only

possible move towards

her recovery is to shift

her in an intensive care

unit of psychotherapy.

But as per our

observation, the family

doesn't hold such

capacity to bear extensive

treatment cost”.

Sultana, after

Treatment Analyzing

this distressing

condition, HF

managed to shift

Sultana from

community health

center Hunza to the

WHO established

tertiary care

psychotherapy center

at Benazir Bhutto

Hospital Rawalpindi.

She was admitted on

incapability, some of

the relatives took her

to local community

health centre where

she was admitted and

kept under

observation by the

doctors.

At this stage the tragic

account of sultana was

conveyed to HF team

by a local

representative. After

an initial verbal

telephonic

communication with

her family, on 12th of

September 2015, HF-

SWP team reached

community health

centre Hunza to meet

Sultana. Wherein, after

analyzing her physical

state, a meeting was

held with the doctor,

who inferred that:

Sultana before

treatment “The

condition of Sultana is

becoming worse day by

day, despite our

unrelenting maneuvers.

Sultana before treatment

Sultana, after Treatment

a span of 3 months,

she started relieving

and now she is in a

condition of “mental

and physical stability”.

Keeping a glooming

smile of hope on her

face, Sultana

expressed:

“I want to study again as

19th November 2015

and kept under

intensive care.

Meanwhile, her family

is being regularly

supported morally and

financially by HF

team. Sultana received

12 intensive

psychotherapies. After

accommodation

expenses to the family

and providing her

with a marketable skill

so that her dreams can

come true.

I got a new life. I would

be an example and

courage for my fellow

girls who lost their hopes

to progress due to minor

hurdles in their life”

HF has extended its

further support

through providing

After treatment with family members and HF team

Farewell my Friend personality development of trainees for providing them a right platform to learn professional skills in order to compete in the International Hospitality Industry. Affiliation of all the trainees with HF during the 3 months training tenure was highly appreciated.

Farewell was organized for the Trainees of Taraqi Foundation at project office Rawalpindi. The event was attended by the trainees of Domestic Cooking and Accommodation Operation Services of PPAF program at Taraqi Foundation. Hashoo Foundation played its role in the

Trainees posed for group picture with HF staff

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:

Birthdays were celebrated by HR in collaboration with social committee of those staff

members whose birthdays were in the month of February. Events took place at Regional

Office Chitral, Regional Office Rawalpindi and Core Office Islamabad. A customized

video was played with a birthday song followed by a cake cutting ceremony. Birthday

cards were presented and event was thoroughly enjoyed.

Shah Rais Khan

Assistant Manager Finance

February 10

Wahab RiazYoung Development Fellow-Finance

February 16

Noman KarimManager Finance

February 26

Khair Ul BasharSenior Project Officer

February 09

a span of 3 months,

she started relieving

and now she is in a

condition of “mental

and physical stability”.

Keeping a glooming

smile of hope on her

face, Sultana

expressed:

“I want to study again as

19th November 2015

and kept under

intensive care.

Meanwhile, her family

is being regularly

supported morally and

financially by HF

team. Sultana received

12 intensive

psychotherapies. After

accommodation

expenses to the family

and providing her

with a marketable skill

so that her dreams can

come true.

I got a new life. I would

be an example and

courage for my fellow

girls who lost their hopes

to progress due to minor

hurdles in their life”

HF has extended its

further support

through providing

After treatment with family members and HF team

Farewell my Friend personality development of trainees for providing them a right platform to learn professional skills in order to compete in the International Hospitality Industry. Affiliation of all the trainees with HF during the 3 months training tenure was highly appreciated.

Farewell was organized for the Trainees of Taraqi Foundation at project office Rawalpindi. The event was attended by the trainees of Domestic Cooking and Accommodation Operation Services of PPAF program at Taraqi Foundation. Hashoo Foundation played its role in the

Trainees posed for group picture with HF staff

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:

Birthdays were celebrated by HR in collaboration with social committee of those staff

members whose birthdays were in the month of February. Events took place at Regional

Office Chitral, Regional Office Rawalpindi and Core Office Islamabad. A customized

video was played with a birthday song followed by a cake cutting ceremony. Birthday

cards were presented and event was thoroughly enjoyed.

Shah Rais Khan

Assistant Manager Finance

February 10

Wahab RiazYoung Development Fellow-Finance

February 16

Noman KarimManager Finance

February 26

Khair Ul BasharSenior Project Officer

February 09

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