Author Archive for Mahera Omar

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Garage School

Pilot Projects 2008

Garage School structureThis year we have initiated an uplift project in Shah Rasool and Neelum Colony, two low-income neighbourhoods of Karachi. We plan to introduce adult literacy, recycling, first aid awareness, medical check-ups, and a savings program. Continue reading ‘Pilot Projects 2008′

Urgently Required Items

The Garage School urgently requires blankets, warm clothing, medicines, a school van, donation for the van driver’s salary and sponsorship of short courses for teachers. Continue reading ‘Urgently Required Items’

International Day of Disabled People

Eight children of the Garage School were invited to celebrate the International day of Disabled People organized by the Childrens’ Museum for Peace and Human Rights on the 3rd of December, 2007. It was a campaign where the children had earlier participated by collecting signatures on a petition for the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities. Continue reading ‘International Day of Disabled People’

Teachers’ Training Programme

On December 1st 2007, Tahira and three other teachers attended a teachers’ training programme held at Family Educational Services Foundation run by Mary Rick. These courses help motivate the teachers and help improve their teaching abilities. Continue reading ‘Teachers’ Training Programme’

Visit of Recycling Team

A presentation on recycling polythene bagsOn 29th November, 2007 at 3pm, a team from recyclekarachi.org gave a presentation to the parents and children regarding the use of the 3 R’s - reduce, reuse and recycle of polythene bags. Continue reading ‘Visit of Recycling Team’

Visit to Ibne Qasim Park

Visit to Ibne Qasim ParkOn Friday, the 23rd of November 2007 at noon, all the children of the Garage School were taken to the Ibne Qasim park in Clifton, Karachi. They were taken in through the big gate next to the Clifton mosque. It is a beautifully laid out green park along the beach. Continue reading ‘Visit to Ibne Qasim Park’

Guru Nanak’s Birthday

Sikh FestivalOn Saturday, November 24th 2007, we visited Gurdwara Guru Granth Saheb in Ranchore Lines, Karachi to celebrate the birthday of Guru Nanak, the first saint of the Sikh religion. Continue reading ‘Guru Nanak’s Birthday’

Universal Children’s Day

Universal Childrens DayWe just returned from the Arts Council where 12 kids along with teacher Tahira were invited to watch “We have the power”, a multimedia show to celebrate Universal Children’s Day. The event was organized by the Children’s Museum for Peace and Human Rights. Continue reading ‘Universal Children’s Day’

Measles Vaccinations

Sameer getting vaccinatedOn 16th November, 2007 four staff members came from the immunization department of UNICEF to give measles vaccination to 130 children at the Garage School. Continue reading ‘Measles Vaccinations’