It is our moral, religious duty to take care of disable persons

ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Foundation organized a ceremony on Tuesday in which special children performed demonstration enthusiastically, Governor Khyber Pakhtun Khwa Iqbal Zafar Jhagra was the chief guest while diplomats, heads of Corporate Sectors, Government Officials, Academia, Politicians and representatives of civil society participated in the ceremony.

Addressing on the occasion, Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra said that it is our moral and religious duty to take care persons with disabilities so that they could become active part of the society.

He appreciated the valuable contributions of Hashoo Foundation for the purpose and asked affluent persons to support generously to such organizations which had been rendering services for the cause of humanity.

Governor KPK termed 'Umeed e Noor Centre' for special children of Hashoo Foundationa ray of hope in real sense for such kids who need our attention.

He said today’s evening creates awareness, compassion and acceptance of the needs and potentials of our children with special needs adding that every religion has put a lot of emphasis on serving humans which includes charity as well.

He said special children deserves our attention and encouragement and admired the untiring efforts of teaching faculty of Umeed-e-Noor. He was of the view that Hashwani Family rendering meritorious services in social sector which has enabled a large number of deserving persons.

Country Director Hashoo Foundation Ms. Ayesha Khan while sharing the objectives of Umeed e Noor said that all possible facilities were being extended to the special children with the vision to envisage ethical, equitable, inclusive and progressive society in which people live with dignity and honor.

She said we are trying our best to cater the necessities of quality education training and placement of special childrens in the society.

On this occasion the Governor KP Iqbal Zafar Jhagra announced Rs. 500,000 for Umeed-e-Noor educational programmes.