Seeking out Quaid’s Vision of Pakistan

Parents And Youth Advocacy Awareness Movement

Block # 26, Flat # 2, Ground Floor, P.H.A, G-7/1, Islamabad, Pakistan Phone # + 92 51 220 3330, 253 9179

Email: payaam.team@gmail.com, www.payaam.pk

VISION:

PAYAAM‟s vision is to see a prosperous Pakistan where everyone enjoys equal rights and

privileges. We aim to build the basis of a non-discriminatory society, where every one irrespective of his social status or disability enjoys equal accessibility and education opportunities. MISSION STATEMENT:

To rebuild, reconstruct and regenerate a new spirit of unity, faith and discipline in our great

nation, Pakistan. We want to infuse the values of philanthropy, patriotism and disregard for the social and class-oriented prejudices in our children who will run the country in the near future. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: a. Enhance and promote access to opportunities in the education and health sector. b. Adopt measures for the elimination, through awareness, of all such traditions and values

that lead to social antagonism and promote racial discord and disharmony. We want to promote the message “Live and let live”, and encourage feelings of tolerance in the society and bring positive behavioral change by launching awareness campaigns through mass media.

c. Inculcate the spirit of nationalism and patriotism in the youth of Pakistan through service to

under-privileged Pakistanis. OUR PROJECTS:

To achieve all these aims, PAYAAM Foundation is currently running the following programs: PAYAAM MUSTAQBIL:

With one eye on the future, PAYAAM MUSTAQBIL aims to create leadership and technical

skills in the future and present generations of Pakistan which would help Pakistan both in the short-term and the long-term. Our major objective is to establish skill-development centers across the nation where different skills would be imparted to the masses free of cost. We initially aim to start classes in computers and arts, with special emphasis on skill development and character-building of the students. Our main focus will be on: OBJECTIVES:

Transforming the Education System in an attempt to put more emphasis on technical and job-oriented studies.

Fostering local innovations and encouragement of local skills to come forth in the global market.

Promoting job opportunities by providing individuals with the skills to enhance their productivity in the small-scale and cottage industry sector.

PAYAAM‟s 1ST SKILL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY CENTER G-7, Islamabad PAYAAM inaugurated its first Skill Development Community Centre (SDCC) on 21st April, 2009 for physically challenged, visually impaired and underprivileged segment of society. Senator Talha Mehmood (Chairman Standing Committee on Interior), Basit Subhani (President PAYAAM), Najam Mustafa (Chairman of the Quran Academy) and a large number of children with various disabilities along with their parents were present on the occasion.

The facility is aimed at emphasizing technical and job-oriented studies to turn the PWDs into a productive section, providing equal access for the deprived females and use IT as a tool to promote quality education. The centre will also develop outreach to rural-urban slums and disadvantaged population through community participation. CAREER COUNSELING:

Today‟s youth is very confused about what line or field of study it should pursue for its

future. It is also confused about the educational institution to choose, about how to apply and when to apply. Therefore, to help them and counsel them, PAYAAM Foundation is organizing career counseling session every Friday and Saturday. Renowned Career Counselors organize and are involved in these sessions

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:

PAYAAM is in its juvenile stages, and we are trying to base the very foundation of the Foundation on youth. Youth is both our motivation and driving power. We don‟t want to waste this new breed of upcoming talent. Therefore, we here at PAYAAM have started an internship program for the graduation and post-graduation students. What our youth undoubtedly holds is talent, what we need to do is to chisel its skills. Therefore, our internship program aims to give our youth leadership skills and the confidence to be world-beaters. This we believe will be the greatest gift PAYAAM could offer to the society if it could breed a new line of future bold decision-makers

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Therefore, we have designed the internship curriculum which aims to enhance both their decision making and interpersonal skills by including interaction from people from all various backgrounds and bold-decision making our main priorities.

Basically it is a model Skill Development Community Centre. In future PAYAAM is looking forward to establishing a number of similar centers in the rural and deprived areas across the country where besides computer education, Quran would also be taught at this centre along with other skills such as arts and handicraft making. The first centre has been established through small contributions made by students, volunteers.

PAYAAM “WAKE-UP Pakistan” We want to wake the nation from its slumber of peace into the harsh realities that life today

poses. We want to make them aware of their responsibilities, and direct them towards a path that is logical, rational as well as constructive, but is repelled by the people especially the youth because of a trio of inexperience, exuberance, as well as peer pressure. To achieve these aims, we are planning to conduct sessions on ethical, moral and social values in major education institutes throughout Rawalpindi/Islamabad. We want to make them aware of ways to enjoin fun and frolic with responsibility, and give them awareness about ways to enjoy life in a way which is not detrimental to the society. This is our attempt to build life-changing partnerships between the parents, children, the elderly, as well as the policy makers and the major contributors in the society.

PAYAAM “PASSION FOR PAKISTAN”:

PAYAAM Foundation feels today that the passion and commitment shown by the masses during massive cavalcades like the recent earthquake in Kashmir and during the wars with India are not reproduced in the day-to-day life of the country. Therefore, we aim to instill the zeal, commitment and passion for our beloved country in our youth that was present in our forefathers during the days of the independence. We want to make them appreciate the massive scale of the sacrifices made by the all-and-sundry for Pakistan. We as individuals perhaps do not as of today hold that flame in our souls of doing something for ourselves and for the country. Therefore, to instill a new passion of patriotism and philanthropy in the great people of this great country, PAYAAM Foundation is working and has worked on the following projects

PAYAAM SEYHUT: Aims at striving for Equal Participation, Youth Immersion, Health and Utilitarian trends we

want to encourage the masses in general with the youth in particular to participate in activities that promote health like for instance sports. We believe that such activities can help people in discovering both their strengths and weaknesses while giving them a much more profound insight into self introspection. This can also help them avoid many diseases related to laziness and a lack of exercise. These include obesity and tendons and muscular pains among others. Our main activities include:

FREE MEDICAL & HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPS

PAYAAM Foundation has successfully organized 5 free medical camps to-date. but it has been estimated that an average of 500 patient directly benefited from each camp. Free medical diagnosis was provided on the spot to people from the poorest sections of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Other major highlights of the camp were as follows:

Free Medical Checkups

Free Medicines

Free referrals to major hospitals in Rawalpindi and Islamabad

Free psychological counseling

Awareness sessions about health and hygiene

FREE COUNSELING SESSION Free counseling and growth group sessions are being organized by the PAYAAM Foundation every Friday and Saturday. In these growth group sessions, people from various backgrounds with a high proportion of youth participants are invited to discuss their day-to-day problems, experiences and visions about life. This helps in relieving their tensions and stress as well as shed light on their problems like drug addictions among others. This has also enhanced youth participation.

PAYAAM RAAHATAIN:

Strives for reaching for accessibility, promoting Humanitarian attitudes and targets

inclusiveness. We at PAYAAM believe in an inclusive society where everyone irrespective of his disability or social status enjoys equal rights and privileges. Therefore we aim to promote all such trends which could lead towards our objective of a socially-unprejudiced society. Therefore our two major objectives under this program are the following:

Inclusive Education

Barrier-free and Right-based society INCLUSIVE EDUCATION:

Facilities for students with disabilities both at public and private sector educational institutions are virtually non-existent. As a result, disabled students find it extremely hard to continue their education. Consequently, there is a high rate of illiteracy amongst the disabled community. Disability coupled with illiteracy results in the isolation of the disabled people. That is why majority of the disable people are not functionally active and productive citizens of the country. PAYAAM endeavors to bring all disabled individuals in mainstream national life and aims at improving the accessibility of the disabled.

BARRIER-FREE AND RIGHT BASED SOCIETY

Every disabled person has the right to live in a barrier-free and rights-based society that accepts their disability. PAYAAM‟s aims at enabling all such people to have open access places of work, study, and pleasurable activities (picnic spots etc) by building ramps and making toilets accessible.

SPECIFICS: PAYAAM Foundation has started the project of collaborating with the major education

institutions of Rawalpindi and Islamabad in its bid to introduce an inclusive system of education in the twin cities. It has conducted thorough surveys in these institutions, and has started a project of constructing ramps in schools to enhance disabled participation in the present educational curriculum.

We have also started a program to identify the disabled individuals in the target areas of G-7

Islamabad in our bid to bring them out of their isolation. We aim to create a community out of these individuals and identify the major problems faced by them in their day-to-day transactions. For this, our teams are conducting a door-to-door survey throughout the sector G-7. We aim to spread this program throughout Islamabad/Rawalpindi in the near future and have a long-term ambition of having a nationwide survey.

PAYAAM-E-UMEED

PAYAAM FOUNDATION has also developed strategies to deal with national crises and calamities like (God Forbid earthquakes, or floods). The extensive network of PAYAAM members would enable us to efficiently distribute food packages, clothing, medicines, beddings, etc. nationwide. To meet up disaster situations, PAYAAM plans to develop ventilator ambulance services, volunteer registration tool and tracking system for displaced people. In a nutshell, we would help in rebuilding a community after a natural disaster.

PAYAAM EVENTS 1st NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR CRICKET TOURNAMENT (NWCCT 2008)

This event was the first of its kind in Pakistan where handicapped people from all over

Pakistan were given a chance to display their skills in the cricket field. Teams from all the four provinces of Pakistan as well as from Azad Kashmir participated in the event. It was an attempt on our part to create awareness in the policy makers as well as the masses about the problems faced by the handicapped, as well as create a social network between the disabled. The event also gave a chance to newly-disabled and the disabled-by-birth to discuss their problems as well as gain a new insight about their future course of actions. The project turned out to be a great success, and the major objectives set out before the events were well-met. This also gave the PAYAAM team a good chance for introspection, and a better insight into understanding the norms and decorum required for organizing major events.

LIST OF GUESTS OF HONOUR

Dr. Israr Shah - Advisor to President SanaUllah Aman - DG CDA Saud Goher - IG Balochistan Dr. Jamal Nasir, Chairman - Pakistan Green Task Force Dr. Iqbal Raza, Joint Executive Director – PIMS Dignitaries from SriLankan Embassy

AAO RANG BIKHAIRAIN

PASSION FOR PAKISTAN CYCLING GALA:

To honor our country on 14th August, the day of its birth, PAYAAM Foundation organized a cycling gala at F-9 Park, Islamabad. It was an attempt on our part to induce the youth towards self-discovery, as well as encourage their participation in health-promoting activities like sports and cycling. Participants from all-over Rawalpindi and Islamabad participated in the event, which included professional cyclists as well as amateur cycling zealots. We are of the believe that there is no better way to look into the proper socio-economic scenario of the country as well as gain an inner prospective about its culture, ritual and heritage than cycling. Therefore, PAYAAM Foundation also organized a cycling gala from Islamabad to Murree. Although only a few participants managed to make it up to the serene mountain resort on bike, it was still appreciated by both the participants and those present on the occasion as a way to introduce socially-constructive and environment-friendly activities like cycling to the masses.

1st Inclusive Show “AAO RANG BIKHAIRAIN”: JASHN E AZADI KIDS RANG MELA (PAINTING & SINGING COMPETITION)

PAYAAM Foundation organized its mega event “AAO RANG BIKHAIRAIN” on 12th August 2008. It was a first-ever inclusive event of its kind in Pakistan, and singing and painting competitions were held. No discrimination was made between the disabled and the non-disabled. In fact, as the event turned out, three of the winners turned out to be from the handicapped. This included a child who drew his painting form his feet, as well as a blind girl who won the singing competition. This was an attempt on PAYAAM‟s part to induce the spirit of an inclusive society, where everyone irrespective of his social status and disability enjoys equal rights and privileges.

LIST OF GUESTS OF HONOUR

Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi – Federal Minister for Environment Syed Asghar Raza Gardezi, IG – Islamabad Police Zubair Hashmi, SSP – Islamabad Traffic Police Jamal Shah – Pride of Performance, Chairman Hunar Kada

SEMINAR IN THE MEMORY OF EARTHQUAKE 2005 (PAYAAM-E-UMEED) PAYAAM FOUNDATION organized a seminar in the memory of earthquake 2005 in

collaboration with ERRA and Handicap International in Mansehra on 8th October, 2008. The basic purpose of the seminar to create awareness regarding accessibility and inclusive education for the earthquake victims and in the longer run promotion of right-based & barrier free society with the intention that they possibly will play a constructive part in the society. Disabled and Non-disabled participated from different organizations in PAYAAM UMEED “In the memory of Earthquake 2005” seminar. At the end of the seminar, gifts were distributed among the earthquake victims.

PAYAAM-E-UMEED FOR BAJOUR, SAWAT & MUHMAND REFUGEES

To help our brothers and sisters in need, PAYAAM Foundation has launched 'Payaam-e-Umeed' project which would provide a unique way to provide relief to Bajour/Swat refugee families, through direct financial support or relief goods that helps families sustain themselves and meet their minimum survival needs. PAYAAM Team spent Eid Day with the Refugees in Noshehra who continue to face disastrous conditions.

PAYAAM Foundation Distributed 200 Atta Bags of 20 kg, 100 packets of pulses, 100

packets of rice and Eidi were distributed among the most deprived refugees in 200 families. Payaam-e-Umeed brings some hope on the frightened faces.

LIGHT a CANDLE

PAYAAM Foundation invited people of conscience to come and lit candles/dias on 8th October, 2008 at the Margalla Towers F-10 Islamabad in memory of victims of the 8th October 2005 Earthquake. This year, Pakistan marked the 3rd Anniversary of the earthquake, which killed 80,000 people and left millions homeless.

Do we Pakistanis need another tragedy to unite? We showed the spirit then, why can‟t we live with it? Let‟s re-live the revolution.

UMEED E BAHAR RAKH Payaam Foundation organized „Umeed-E-Bahar Rakh‟ – a debate competition; the topic was Current situation of Pakistan and its Solution in the light of Iqbal‟s Vision in collaboration with Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) and Nawa-i-waqt group of publications on November 08, 2008 in Islamabad at Community Centre, Aabpara 11 AM – 2 PM. A large number of students from different universities of the twin cities participated in the debate competition. More than 500 people were present in the hall which included scholars and people from all walks of life. All the print/electronic media covered the event. Eminent Scholars from Islamabad were also present on the occasion. LIST OF GUESTS OF HONOUR Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan - Minister for Population Welfare. Mr. Zubair Hashmi, SSP - Islamabad Traffic Police Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik (Sitara-e-Imtiaz) - Chairman National Language Authority & Dean Linguistics Department at IIUI Mr. Ishaq Rana (Business Manager – Nawai Waqt group of companies) Mr. Khalid Naeem, Director General – Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education

ISLAMABAD HANDI MARATHON PAYAAM Foundation organized the 1st Islamabad Handi Marathon (IHM 2008) on the 3rd of December, 2008 to celebrate the International Day of Disabled Persons in collaboration with ITP at the F-9 Park McDonald, Islamabad. It was a time for people with a disability, their friends and families to celebrate their abilities with the wider community. This year, this day was being celebrated under the theme „Dignity and Justice for All of Us‟. The day lets everyone renew their commitment to ratification and full implementation of a convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Its Optional Protocol. About 10 percent of the world population, or 650 million people, live with disabilities. The convention promotes and protects human rights of persons with disabilities in civil, cultural, economic, political and social life. Across the world, 80 per cent of the Disabled persons, or over 400 million people, live in underdeveloped countries, confirming a notion about a strong link between disability and poverty. LIST OF GUESTS OF HONOUR Senator Talha Mehmood (Chairman – Standing Committee M/O Interior) Mr. Anjum Aqeel Khan (MNA NA 48, Islamabad) Mr. Raffat Pasha (I.G. Motorway Police) Mr. Sultan-e-Azam Taimuri (A.I.G Motorway Police) Mr. Zubair Hashmi (SSP Islamabad Traffic Police)

CELEBRATING EACH CHILDS BIRTHDAY Payaam team organized another innovative event on the 30th of December, 2008. President Payaam, Mr. Basit Subhani, found an unconventional way to celebrate his birthday. He decided to give his part of emotions, celebrations and jubilations to the deserving orphans of Edhi Foundation. The aim was to put a smile on every child‟s face, honoring them with respect and a lot of happiness. The young, zealous and cheerful volunteers of PAYAAM planned a joyful event for the children. The event took place at F9 Park. Volunteers of Payaam and children mixed with each other like a family and enjoyed every moment staying together. They played on the swings and showed excitement on this new experience of life as they never thought that someone is there to share their joys and sorrows. A big cake cutting ceremony took place in which all the children equally participated. The smiles on their faces and the feel of joy in their hearts were worth watching. The children were later on given refreshments. They were also provided with warm linens.

PAKISTAN YOUTH CONVENTION PAYAAM organized Youth Convention 'TALOUYE-E-SEHAR BAAQI HAI'' in collaboration with Pakistan Youth Alliance on 25th December 2008 at F-9 Park, Islamabad to show that if time comes, the youth of Pakistan remains united to protect the sovereignty of their motherland. The world would see our youth stands united to let their voices be heard and play an important role in the nation building! NEWS ONE was the Media Partner of the event. Faisal Rehman moderated the proceedings while

Zahid Hamid, Air Marshal Masud Akhter and Basit Subhani were the speakers.

PAYAAM‟S AWARENESS SEMINAR ON WORLD AUTISM DAY PAYAAM organized Awareness Seminar in collaboration with Ministry of Social Welfare & Special Education on 2nd April, 2009 in connection with the “World Autism Awareness Day” in Islamabad. News ONE was the Media Partner of the Seminar. PAYAAM is aiming to create awareness in order to gain support from the society for Autistic people so that they can live a content and meaningful life. The panelists included: There were some key recommendations which emerged from this extraordinarily meaningful brainstorming session held at the ill-named National Institute of Special Education for „Mentally Retarded‟. It was also one of the key expectations now attached with the Ministry of Social Welfare, which has thus far miserably failed in its responsibility to institute measures for rehabilitation of autistic children. The government must prioritize the establishment of separate autism units within its existing network of special education institutions so that the specific developmental needs of autistic children can be appropriately met.

Dr. Matloob Azam

Associate Professor & Pediatric Neurologist – PIMS

Ms. Ayesha Kamal Butt

Speech & Language Pathologist – Shifa Intl. Hospital

Ms. Haleema Sadia

Mother of Autistic child & ABA Therapist

Mr. Basit Subhani

President Payaam

Ms. Rahia Aftab

Project Manager – Payaam

This seminar was special because for the first time ever, the hitherto subdued voices and concerns of the parents of autistic children were heard by professionals including a pediatric neurologist, an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist, and a speech and language pathologist. PAYAAM affirmed its commitment to bringing such health issues into the limelight. Later, this meaningful awareness seminar was telecasted on the television for a couple of times on News ONE. Let's Kick POLIO ... out of Pakistan! Awareness about preventive medicine is vital to improve public health indicators for which nearly 2400 children were administered vaccine in a two-day polio vaccination campaign. This was launched by Payaam in collaboration with Islamabad Traffic police (ITP) and Ministry of Health from April 14-15 2009. In this regard free vaccination camps were established at various points in and around including Noorpur Shahan, Katchi abadi G-7, Saidpur Village, 9th Avenue PTCL Chowk, Jinnah Avenue Kalsoom Plaza Chowk, Garden Avenue Crossing, Peshawar Morr Crossing, Margalla Road Faisal Chowk, F-10 Round About, F-7/2 Near Women College, Jinnah Super Market Near Flower Market and Murree Road Rawal Dam Chowk. A large number of parents/guardians visited the camps and got their kids vaccinated. Besides, medical experts present on the spots imparted basic information to the visitors regarding the devastating affects of polio. PAYAAM is all set to provide its services to eradicate polio from the country and make Pakistan polio-free. It was pleasing to see a large number of students from various educational institutes enthusiastically participated in the polio campaign. PAYAAM registered the names of polio victims who visited the check point on both the days. And in the future PAYAAM will distribute free wheelchairs among them so that they can move easily and live an independent life.

NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR CRICKET TOURNAMENT 2009 With their skillful shots, expert bowling and alert fielding, the disabled persons impressed everyone at a one-day „National Wheel Chair Cricket Tournament (NWCCT) 2009 on the 28th of June at Margalla Cricket Ground, G-9, Islamabad. Those who attended the event also included renowned personalities like IG Islamabad Kaleem Imam, SSP (traffic) Dr. Sultan-E-Azam Temuri, DG Capital Development Authority Sana Ullah Amaan, Shafiq Ullah Director Operation Railway, Deputy Director ANF Saba ul Hasan and Fasi Zaka. People from all walks of life came to watch the match to boost the morale of the team players. Dr. Zafar Altaf, Chairman Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

The cricket teams included people with disabilities (PWD‟s) from all the four provinces. Bolan Tigers from Baluchistan, Khyber Warriors from NWFP, Mehran Dolphins from Sindh and Ravi Challengers from Punjab came face to face with each other with Ravi Challengers winning the NWCCT 2009 by beating Khyber Warriors in a closely fought match.

Players received loud applause from the spectators at every move and even the chilling heat failed to dampen the spirit of players. A total of six matches of six over‟s a side was played.

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In the end, Cash Prizes and trophies were distributed among the winners. We are thankful to all the sponsors for supporting this mega event. We are also thankful to the Electronic and Print Media for their massive coverage of this event. The final moments of this tournament were telecasted LIVE on famous local TV Channels which include Geo TV, ARY Digital, SAMAA TV, Dunya News, Aaj TV, ATV and to name a few.

MERA PAYAAM PAKISTAN (JASHN-E-AZADI KIDS RANG MELA) „PAINTING COMPETITION‟

PAYAAM organized a Mega Event „JASHN-E-AZADI KIDS RANG MELA‟ (MERA PAYAAM PAKISTAN) on 12th August, 2009 in Islamabad at Open Air Theatre, Shakkar Parian in collaboration with Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP). Children from ages 4-14 participated in the event. The event aimed at promoting the idea of an inclusive society which despite not being a new idea in Pakistan has not been implemented properly either in letter or in spirit. This program was our attempt to build partnerships between the communities, families, schools as well as the policy makers, and make them aware of the need of their co-operation in the fight against a socially-biased, discriminatory and divided society with unequal opportunities for the rich, the poor, the handicapped and the non-handicapped alike.

The Panel of judges included some famous names from the NCA. The proceedings were continued by a joint concert by Basit Subhani, TAGS Band and Asim Subhani. Famous TV Artist and Comedian Masood Khawaja, VJ & RJ Irshaad Khan and some other famous radio and Television celebrities were also present. An estimated crowd of 800 - 1000 graced the event. This included the children themselves, their parents and members of the faculty of various leading educational institutions among others.

Wheel chair distribution was another major highlight of the event. PAYAAM distributed 10 wheel chairs to physically handicapped children and adolescent who were badly in need of a wheelchair. Certificates were also distributed among the participants of the painting competition. Certificates were also given to the students of PAYAAM‟s first skill development centre who include visually impaired, wheel chair users.

Plant a Tree World Environment Day 'When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and seeds of hope.' PAYAAM, in collaboration with CDA, carried out an awesome 'Plant a tree' campaign on the 18th August, 2009. Around 50 energetic team members of PAYAAM planted more than a thousand plants in the developing area near Tarnol and E-11. The different saplings that were planted include the famous tree Sukh Chain. This activity was a unique and different experience for all the youngsters as most of them had not plant a tree.

PAYAAM Iftari PAYAAM gave a grand Iftar Dinner to 300 persons who are orphans, widows and old age people at Edhi Home, Islamabad in the Holy month of Ramadan. Through such an endeavor, we aim to inculcate a spirit of philanthropy amongst the general public, with special emphasis on the youth and divert their attentions towards socially-constructive activities like charity instead of socially-detrimental behaviors. It was made sure that these people get the high quality food so that they don‟t feel segregated.

Spreading Special Colors of Eid for Special Children PAYAAM distributed Eidi, clothes, toys and food among the physically challenged children on the 17th of September, 2009 at PAYAAM‟s head office in Islamabad. Special Gifts, wheel chairs and new clothes were distributed to the children by President PAYAAM Mr. Basit Subhani. The children had a big smile on their faces as they feel as being the ignored part of this society.

EID – Sab ke Liyie PAYAAM organized „EID FOR ALL‟ at Edhi Home on the Eid day. The objective of organizing the event was to inculcate awareness among the masses especially in youth that while celebrating our religious festivals we should not forget the have-nots like widows, orphans and old age people leading life of ignorance by their near and dear ones at orphanage/old age houses etc. And while going on Eid shopping for ourselves we should not forget our brother and sister who do not have access to new clothing, shoes etc. A large of number of Payaam volunteers from various educational institutions of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad participated in it. PAYAAM distributed Eidi, clothes, toys, Bangles and food among the orphans, widows and old age people so that they could also participate in the festivity. To add more color to the occasion a small mesmerizing magic show was arranged to entertain the kids. All children paid heed to the magic show and glee could easily be seen in the whole environment. Basit Subhani, President PAYAAM who is also a showbiz personality gave an awesome musical performance and rocked the event while Asim Subhani also entertained the crowd by singing some popular cover songs.

Medical Camp at Balakot PAYAAM under its project PAYAAM-e-Umeed set up a one day free Medical and Health Awareness camp at Balakot on the 8th of October, 2009 to provide medical assistance and awareness on health-care issues to the affected people of October 8, 2005 earthquake. The main objective of holding medical camp was to provide basic health facilities and awareness to the people of Balakot. The team comprised of doctors and medical students of Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi. A large number of male, female and children visited the camp and had free medical checkups, advice and medicines. Most of the patients were diagnosed with various skin diseases, gastric problems, throat infections, arthritis etc. Among others there was some earthquake survivors who got injuries during the earthquake and were not properly treated which caused severe complications. The medical experts were of the view that most of the patients visited the camp were unaware of the diseases they had which was mainly because of lack of awareness.

Painting Competition at Bilyani (BALAKOT) A painting competition was held at Bilyani (Balakot) on the 9th of October, 2009. Children of different ages participated in the competition. This came as a surprise to all the young boys and girls of Bilyani as they have never participated ever in anything like this before. Gifts were distributed among the winners and all the participants.

Peace Walk – International Islamic University (IIUI) To condemn terrorism and extremists, PAYAAM in collaboration with Pakistan Young Journalists Forum (PYJF) and Future Leaders of Pakistan (FLP) organized „Peace Walk‟ at International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) on 25th October, 2009. Basit Subhani, PYJF President Rahat Kazmi and Faiz Paracha led the rally attended by over 100 young journalists, rights activists, students and civil society activists. The rally started from the IIUI main gate to Shariah Block that was hit by a suicide bomber moments after at similar strike at female cafeteria. The participants shouted „Pakistan Zindabad‟, „Pak Army Zindabad‟, „Terrorism, Kerry Lugar Bill (KLB) unacceptable‟ etc. The members stopped at blast sites, showered rose petals there and prayed for the departed souls. They also prayed for the army and police officials killed in terrorist attacks.

PAYAAM Bandhan PAYAAM has launched a new project „Payaam Bandhan‟ where we will help in the marriage ceremonies of poor and orphaned girls Insha'ALLAH. This Project is important because at present in Pakistan, there are many families of girls who are unable to sustain themselves and don‟t have any source of income enough to marry their daughters and sisters. In these cases, helpless parents resort to extreme measures such as killing their children and thereafter committing suicide themselves. So on our part we are trying to help these types of families with some funds so that they can commence the marriage of their Girl Child. We will also arrange community marriages where we will arrange for mass marriage of many poor families in the years to come. Since Mass marriage is an excellent concept that will help avoid excess expenditure. And we think and believe it would immensely please all sections of society if all people who can‟t afford expensive marriages try to adopt this practice. In the initial plan – we will be getting the couple a dress for the wedding day, a dinner set, and gifts for the bride i.e. Sewing Machine etc., a composite of shoes and bangles, with a set of jewelry! A complete make up and photo coverage of the wedding also includes in the package. The whole food will be sponsored as well.

Passion for Pakistan – Hoisting Flag Ceremony In a unique bid to infuse the concept of Iqbal‟s „Shaheen‟ in youth, Payaam team hoisted the national flag at top of the one of the highest hills of capital called B-1. The team of young patriotic volunteers led by President PAYAAM Basit Subhani was comprised of students from various educational institutes of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The activity was organized to mark the Iqbal‟s Day. The enthusiastic volunteers started off their journey on Sunday (November 8) and came back on November 9 thus staying in camps through out the night in harsh weather in order to hoist the flag on hilltop. The objective behind arranging this event to was to revive national fervour amongst the youth. The event was also an attempt to highlight the concept that Pakistani youth is the falcons or „Shaheens‟ of Iqbal whose destinies are to conquer every hill and mountain that comes in their way.

PAYAAM FOUNDATION - A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION It has indeed been one great roller-coaster ride for the PAYAAM Foundation since its

inception in February, 2008. As you may well be aware, PAYAAM Foundation is a volunteer organization with more than 2000 volunteers registered to-date. Majority of theses volunteers are from the youth, with some notable exceptions from both the children and the elderly. Theses volunteers come from various social backgrounds, and represent an amalgamation of different lifestyles, ways of thinking and visions about life. We at PAYAAM are proud to hold the distinction of currently having enrolled individuals from nearly all major esteemed educational institutes from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. We here at PAYAAM are trying to mix a blend of all these social values to make the recipe of new exciting PAYAAM culture. We want to spread the effervescence of patriotism and philanthropy through the nooks-and-corners of our beloved country, Pakistan. For we all know that one thing that Pakistan has never lacked is manpower. We want to breed this manpower, chisel its skills and hone its talents to create a new thriving social milieu sunk deep in values of unity, faith and discipline. We have both the talent and enthusiasm, but what we only lack are funds. So come join us and together we can change lives.

PAKISTAN PAINDABAD!!

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Routing Instructions through Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Ltd.

Routing of US $ Incoming Payments

Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Ltd. Address: Operations Building I.I Chundrigar Road Karachi, PO Box No 5556

Pakistan. Swift Code: SCBLPKKX Correspondent Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Address: One Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010-3603 Nostro A/C No. 3582050996001 Swift Code: SCBLUS33 Beneficiary’s Name: PAYAAM Beneficiary EBBS A/C No. 01-1885313-01

Routing of EURO Incoming payments Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited Address: Operations Building I.I Chundrigar Road Karachi, PO Box No 5556

Pakistan. Swift Code: SCBLPKKX Correspondent Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Address: 1 Aldermanbury square, London, EC2V7SB, UK Nostro A/C No. 05708389001 Swift Code: SCBLGB2L Beneficiary’s Name: PAYAAM Beneficiary EBBS A/C No. 01-1885313-01

Routing of GBP Incoming payments Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited Address: Operations Building I.I Chundrigar Road Karachi, PO Box No 5556

Pakistan. Swift Code: SCBLPKKX Correspondent Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Address: 1 Aldermanbury square, London, EC2V7SB, UK Nostro A/C No. 05199765301 Swift Code: SCBLGB2L Beneficiary’s Name: PAYAAM Beneficiary EBBS A/C No. 01-1885313-01