Active Compassion
By FT Correspondent
World Orphan day is celebrated in many countries around the world and this year, Pakistan Media Center hosted an event on 17 June at the Maritime Museum, Karachi to laud the work of organizations like Alkhidmat Foundation for their social service in helping orphans of the country.
Tragically, millions of children all over the globe have become orphaned for many reasons: war, famine, displacement, disease, or poverty. Hence to raise awareness for the needs of orphaned and abandoned children around the world World Orphan Day gives an opportunity to groups and individuals to volunteer their time and fundraise to support programs that can support these children in need.
All panelists from media persons from various media houses, education institutions etc urged the gathered representatives to assist such platforms that work tirelessly for the most vulnerable in our society.
The SSC Board announced that students from the Alkhidmat Foundation will not be charged any fee from their enrollment till they receive their passing certificate while the Pakistan Media Center promised to financially aid students get diplomas in whichever field they decide to pursue professionally.
Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan being a non-political, non-governmental and non-profit organization is committed to service of humanity without any kind of discrimination to contribute towards their well-being of health, education, financial sustainability, livelihood, shelters, availability of clean water, mosques, savage of disasters and other aspects of life.
