Annual Progress Report-2013 Aghosh Al-Khidmat Rawalakot
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Annual Progress Report-2013 Aghosh Al-Khidmat Rawalakot Funded By: Implemented By: Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan Table of Contents Project Summary .............................................................................................................................................. 4 An Overview of Rawalakot: .............................................................................................................................. 5 Establishment of Aghosh Al-Khidmat at Rawalakot: ....................................................................................... 5 Advisory Board: ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Other Committees: .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Operational Activities and Staff Details: .......................................................................................................... 8 Facilities Available: ........................................................................................................................................... 9 District Wise Strength of Orphans in Aghosh Rawalakot: ............................................................................... 9 Detail of Works Completed .............................................................................................................................. 9 Assets Purchased: .......................................................................................................................................... 10 School Information ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Class-Wise Enrolment: ................................................................................................................................... 11 Organizational Performance: ......................................................................................................................... 11 Educational Performance: ............................................................................................................................. 12 Co-Curricular Activities: ................................................................................................................................. 12 Inauguration Ceremony: ................................................................................................................................ 13 Recreational Trips: ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Visits of Anchor Persons/Guests & AKFP Officials: ........................................................................................ 14 Future Plans: .................................................................................................................................................. 23 Picture Gallery: ............................................................................................................................................... 25 Dear Brother Shaukat Hussain Executive Director ICNA Relief CANADA Assalam-o-Alaikum! Subject: Progress Report of Aghosh Al-Khidmat Rawalakot Hope this letter finds you in the best of your health and faith. We are pleased to submit the Progress Report of “Aghosh Al-Khidmat Rawalakot”. This project aims to support orphans in terms of education, sustenance and healthcare at Aghosh Al-Khidmat Rawalakot. This nine months report will provide comprehensive information regarding progress of the project and its activities during the year 2013. ICNA Relief Canada funded this project with the total amount of C$ 113,566 in the year 2013 which helped us in successfully renovating the building and meet the operational cost of the project. Regards, Prof. Dr. Hafeez Ur Rahman President Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan Project Summary Project Title: Aghosh Al-Khidmat Rawalakot Location: Rawalakot, Azad Jammu & Kashmir Beneficiaries: 41 Orphans Objectives: To support orphans in terms of education, sustenance and healthcare at Aghosh Al-Khidmat Rawalakot Total Project Cost: C$ 113,566 Duration: One Year (Jan-Dec 2013) Funded By: ICNA-Relief Canada Implemented By: Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan Contact Person: Shahid Iqbal Executive Director Cell No: 92-333-9062288 An Overview of Rawalakot: Rawalakot is the District Headquarter of Poonch in Azad Kashmir. It is a beautiful valley surrounded by hills. Rawalakot is a centrally located city of AJK at latitude 33°51'32.18"N, longitude 73°45'34.93"E and has an elevation of 5374 feet. It is approximately 120 km from the city of Rawalpindi at a drive of 3 hours. The population of this district is more than 0.4 million while that of AJ&K is about 3.5 million. The city also has an airport. The people of Rawalakot city belong to a mix income group; however people living in surrounding rural areas are generally poor. Establishment of Aghosh Al-Khidmat at Rawalakot: Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan has taken a lead to support and care those vulnerable orphans who are deprived of basic necessities of livelihood. To provide a better living residential environment and provision of educational facilities free of cost to vulnerable orphans of Rawalakot and surrounding areas in AJ&K, an orphanage has been established in Rawalakot city. Aghosh Al-Khidmat Rawalakot started functioning from March, 2013. Inauguration ceremony of Aghosh Rawalakot was held on 14 April, 2013. President of The Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir AlhajSardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan was the Chief Guest while the inauguration ceremony was presided over by Dr. Hafeez-ur-Rahman President Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan. Dr. Riaz Ahmad President Al-Khidmat Foundation AJK, KhurramFarooq Secretary AKF AJK, WaseemKhursheed President AKF District Poonch, Muhammad Ahmad Khan sb from Karachi, Col (r) Khalid MahmoodAbbasi Director AOCP, Col (R) Muhammad SaeedBaig Program Manager Aghosh, notables of Azad Kashmir, mothers and guardians of orphans attended this ceremony. Currently 41 orphan children are enrolled. The total capacity of present infrastructure can accommodate 55 children while after constructing First floor on present building; this can be raised to accommodate 100 or more children. There had been many activities in Aghosh Rawalakot during the calendar year which includes visits of famous media personnel of different TV Channels. To attain remarkable educational performance of students was the real focus; however participation in co-curricular activities and gain religious orientation was also given the due consideration in daily program. Five meetings of Advisory Board and 04 meetings of Executive Committee were also held in Aghosh. All board / Committee members and notables, who attended all these activities, collectively appreciated the performance of institution. Organizational Chart: Administrator Religious Part Time Accountant Wardens Mentor Teachers Cook Kitchen Helper Security Guard Security Guard Washer man Gardner Sweeper Executive Committee Aghosh Rawalakot: The Committee consists of the following members: 1. National Director Al-Khidmat Orphan Care Program - Chairman 2. Col. (R) M SaeedBaig, Program Manager Aghosh (Member) 3. WaseemKhurshid, President AKF District Poonch (Member) 4. KhuramFarooq, Gen Secretary AKF Kashmir Region (Member) 5. Atif Iqbal Abbasi, Coordinator AKF Azad Kashmir Region (Member) 6. Administrator Aghosh Rawalakot Advisory Board: An Advisory Board meets once a month to review and advise the management on general affairs and suggests improvements. The board consists of the following members: 1. Program Manager Aghosh (Chairman) 2. President Al-Khidmat Foundation District Poonch (Member) 3. Representative of Al-Khidmat Foundation AJK Region (Member) 4. Administrator Aghosh Al-Khidmat Rawalakot (Secretary) 5. Mr. Khalid Nisar, Head Master Govt. School and a notable from Community. 6. NazakatMehmood, renowned Social Worker and Businessman (Member) 7. Muhammad Waseem, Principal Read Foundation School KharickRawalakot Other Committees: 1. Purchase Committee i. Administrator (In-charge) ii. Warden (Member) iii. Admin & Accounts Officer (Member) 2. Conduct and Discipline Committee i. Religious Mentor (In-Charge) ii. Senior Warden (Member) 3. Mess Committee i. Warden ii. Admin Officer iii. 3 Students (Members) 4. Admission and Withdrawal Committee i. Administrator (In-charge) ii. Warden (Member) Note: Admission and Withdrawal Committee recommends the admission or withdrawal of any child while the final approval is given by the Program Manager Aghosh Rawalakot . Operational Activitiesand Staff Details: The operational cost of the Aghosh Al-Khidmat Rawalakot is about PKR 5,000,000 of the first nine months. Operational Activities Sr.# Description 1 Mess 2 Education 3 Students Expenses (pocket money, stationery items, clothes, etc.) 4 Salaried Staff *** 5 Utility Bills 6 Medical 7 Co-curricular Activities 8 Transport Expenses 9 Repair and Maintenance 10 Media/Advertisement 11 Misc Expenses The following staff has been hired to run the Aghosh Al-Khidmat Rawalakot. Salaried Staff *** Sr. # Designation Number Status 1 Administrator 01 Full Time 2 Warden 01 Full Time 3 Admin & Accounts Officer 01 Full Time 4 Religious Mentor 01 Full Time 5 Part Time Teachers 02 Part Time Total staff at present 06 Supporting Staff Sr. # Designation Number Status