ISTC distributed certificates to the outgoing batch

In a significant stride towards empowering the underprivileged, the Innovation and Skill Training Centre (ISTC), an initiative of the Human Welfare Foundation (HWF), celebrated a momentous occasion with a Facilitation cum Certificate Distribution Program for 120 students. These students successfully completed courses in ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery), CCC (Course on Computer Concepts), and DCA (Diploma in Computer Applications) at the Delhi Jamia Nagar Centre of ISTC.

The ISTC, driven by its commitment to providing life skills training, aims to equip individuals with the necessary tools to break free from the cycle of poverty. The recent certificate distribution program underscores the organization’s dedication to fostering employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for the younger generation.

The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries and mentors who extended their warm congratulations to the graduates. Among the notable figures present were:

• Mr. M. Sajid: Director, Vision 2026 and Trustee, Human Welfare Foundation, HWF
• Mr. Muazzam Naik: General Secretary, HWF.
• Dr. Arif Nadvi: General Secretary, Ideal Relief Trust.
• Dr. Minhajuddin: Director, Alshifa Hospital.
• Mr. Ajay Dagar: S.I, Shaheen Bagh P.S.
• Mr. Naofal P.K: CEO, HWF.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. M. Sajid expressed his pride in the achievements of the students and emphasized the importance of such initiatives in creating a positive impact on society. The General Secretary of HWF, Mr. Muazzam Naik, reiterated the foundation’s commitment to providing opportunities for skill enhancement and socio-economic development.

Free Health Screening Camp Empowers Children with Special Needs

In a heartwarming initiative to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Human Welfare Foundation joined hands with Al-Shifa Hospital, Oasis India Charitable Trust, and the Medical Service Society to organize a Free Health Screening Camp for Children with Special Needs. The event, held at Al-Shifa Hospital in New Delhi, aimed to provide comprehensive healthcare services to children with multiple disabilities.

The event was graced by Dr. Baldev Gulati (Assistant Professor, University of Delhi), Dr. Rasheed CA (Assistant Professor, Jamia Millia Islamia), and Mr. Amjad Khan (TGT, Dept. of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi). These distinguished individuals, who have triumphed over disabilities to achieve greatness, were felicitated during the event by Dr. Mohd. Farooque (President, MSS) and Dr. Minhajuddin (Director, Al-Shifa Hospital).

Their inspiring stories and words of encouragement resonated with the young participants and their parents, creating a positive and uplifting atmosphere at the camp. Dr. Farooque highlighted the importance of such initiatives, stating, “This camp goes beyond medical check-ups; it’s about empowerment, inclusivity, and breaking down barriers for these special children.”

The camp not only provided essential health services but also served as a platform for fostering a sense of hope and determination among the children. The collaborative effort demonstrated the impact that can be achieved when communities and organizations unite for a noble cause. As the children left the camp with smiles on their faces, the organizers expressed their commitment to continue such initiatives to create a more inclusive and supportive society for those with special needs.

ISTC’s new center inaugurates in Kumardubi, Jharkhand

Human Welfare Foundation inaugurated a local center of Innovation and Skill Training Center in Kumardubi in Jharkhand. The primary objective of the ISTC is to provide valuable computer education, thereby equipping the younger generation with essential skills crucial for contemporary employment opportunities. By focusing on computer education, the ISTC aims to bridge the digital divide and empower youth with the knowledge and proficiency required in the modern workforce.

HWF hands over completed house to beneficiary

Human Welfare Foundation handed over a completed housing project (House Project 211) to the beneficiary in Darrang, Assam. The beneficiary previously resided in a house with a tin roof and walls made of palm leaves. However, they have now relocated to a newly constructed RCC house. The Human Welfare Foundation’s main focus is on assisting individuals residing in the most underdeveloped villages across various North Indian states.

Rampur Girl becomes Civil Judge with HWF Education Support

Subuk Muskaan, 23, a second year LLM student in AMU’s Law Faculty secured 29th rank in the last PCS (J) Exam and qualified to become a judge in Subordinate Judiciary. Cheerful Muskan shared her feelings that “it’s a beautiful achievement and may change socioeconomic condition of her family.” However, her journey to reach here was not easy. There were many constraints in her path, and financial impediment was one of them.

Hailing from a small town of Rampur district Muskan has faced multiple challenges in education journey. Her father died in a road accident in 2014 a couple of months before her High School Board exams. Being a daughter of a single mother and with three siblings she had to struggle to complete her education. After completing graduation, she got admission in LLM but due to limited sources of income faced difficulties.

The hardship made her strong and her father’s dream to see his daughter as judge kept her moving forward and now, she has become a judge. Muskan shares that “where there is a will there is a way,” as she received help from social organisations. She recalls that “in those hard times I applied for
Scholarship in Human Welfare Foundation. They have scrutinised my academic credentials, interviewed me, and then selected for their scholarship program. The scholarship money helped me pay my course fee and hostel fee.”

On her goal of life, Muskan said, she wants to bring behavioural change in the society towards helping accident victims. “People are hesitant to help accident victims on roads due to fear of police harassment, detention at hospitals, and prolonged legal formalities. And due to this negative attitude “we lost our father who met with an accident, but nobody came forward to help him in time.” She further resolves to bring reform where people can without any hesitation and fear help victims of accident. She also wishes to work for dowry eradication as she has witnessed this evil practice in her surroundings. “In my place Rampur, it is very prevalent. There are anti-dowry laws, but it is still prevalent. There is a status competition.” Therefore, I want work to bring positive change in the society, says Muskan.

A humble girl Muskan was graceful in her interview and expresses her gratitude to all those who helped her. “I am thankful to all people who helped me in my journey. I extend my gratitude to Human Welfare Foundation for their timely help and humane gesture.” | Subuk Muskan

NVK Establishes new centre in Ghazipur, UP East

NVK has established a new center in Ghazipur, UP East, covering more than 20 surrounding villages. This new center will primarily focus on raising awareness among the villagers and assisting them in accessing various government schemes and financial assistance programs.

Nagrik Vikas Kendra (NVK) serves as a crucial intermediary between various government departments and marginalized individuals, ensuring that they can avail themselves of the benefits offered by these government schemes.

Orphan Scholarship distribution program in Malerkotla, Punjab

The Human Welfare Foundation has been dedicatedly working towards improving the lives of underprivileged and deserving orphaned children by providing them with vital support for their education. This commitment to making a positive impact was recently exemplified during the orphan scholarship distribution program held at the Punjab Urdu Academy in Malerkotla, Punjab. The event not only garnered the participation of over 50 influential individuals from the city but also ignited their enthusiasm for supporting this noble cause.

The program saw the esteemed presence of numerous dignitaries, each of whom played a crucial role in bolstering the spirits of the attendees. Jamil Ur Rahman, the Member of the Legislative Assembly from Malerkotla, graced the gathering as the chief guest and delivered an inspirational address. Other notable personalities who lent their support included Latif Ahmad, CEO of the Punjab Waqf Board; Er. Jasvir Singh Dhiman, Deputy Chief of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL); Mohd Khalil, District Education Officer (DEO) of Malerkotla; and Dr. Naved Aslam, a renowned cardiologist. Their words of encouragement resonated deeply with the students, igniting hope and determination for a brighter future.

During the event, the audience was also enlightened about the various activities undertaken by the Human Welfare Foundation by HWF General Secretary Muazzam Naik and Public Relations Director Rizwan Rafiqui. These efforts not only shed light on the organization’s valuable work but also reinforced the importance of collective support in transforming the lives of orphaned children.

A Scholar’s Resilience: Mariam’s Path to Success with HWF’s Support

Mariam, 22, lives with her widowed mother and three sisters in the Okhla village area of Delhi. Her father, who died two years ago was from the low-income category but put great emphasis on education. Mariam was a meritorious student who always had high marks in school and secured admission to the Bachler of Physiotherapy (BPT) through the NEET exam in Delhi’s prestigious Jamia Hamdard University.

Ms. Mariam was a bright student at her school and quite active in extracurricular activities. In 2018 she was part of the “Children’s Biodiversity Summit” at Navdanya Biodiversity Conservation Organic Farm, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. She was part of the Physiotherapy Team during the Apollo New Delhi Marathon in February 2023. She is an active Member of the university NSS and Hamdard Literary Club.

A year ago, her dream career came to a standstill when her father died due to Covid-19 induced infections. She lost her financial support for such an expensive course from her standard. At that time the HWF extended its helping hand by providing a scholarship for which she expresses her gratitude.

“My father’s death left us distressed and perplexed about my career but the Almighty answered my prayers through the HWF when I received a scholarship which brought a ray of light in my darkest time.” -MARIAM

From a Street Vendor to Owning a Shop

Mehandi, hails from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, embarked on his journey into the world of small-scale startups as a dignified man, dedicating countless hours to mastering the art of customer handling in the market.  Following his father’s dismissal, Mehandi made the decision to transform his passion into his profession.

Nonetheless, the path to success proved to be anything but easy. The initial days were challenging, as Mehandi took on multiple roles – acting as a purchaser, accountant, and more. He began his profession as a street vendor, and over time, he decided to rent a shop and stock it with goods. Unfortunately, due to a lack of capital investment, he couldn’t offer a complete solution to his daily customers’ needs. To overcome this obstacle, he sought self-employment support from the Human Welfare Foundation, which enabled him to fill his shop with inventory.

Over the past year, he has continued to operate his shop through his own efforts. He has also prioritized investing in his daughters’ education and even ventured into additional income streams, such as a battery rickshaw, using the earnings from his business.

CTAG WBCS Coaching Centre in Kolkata Achieves Remarkable Milestones!

The West Bengal Civil Service Coaching Centre, operated by The Centre for Training and Academic Guidance under the auspices of the Human Welfare Foundation, has been providing residential coaching for the West Bengal Civil Service examination. In the recently announced results, 12 students have successfully cleared the preliminary examination of the West Bengal Civil Service. This achievement stands as a significant triumph for CTAG WBCS Centre, Kolkata.

Furthermore, several students from the same batch have excelled in various competitive examinations held for both State and Central government employment opportunities.

To commemorate the accomplishments of these dedicated Civil Service aspirants, a felicitation program was organized at the centre. Distinguished guests including Ramjan Ali (WBCS Group A Officer), Arafat Sheikh (Commissioner of Central Excise), Shams Jabved (Assistant Commissioner of GST), Muzaffar Ali (Social Worker), and Md Nuruddin Shah (TDN Bangla) graced the event. They addressed the gathering, offering motivation and insights to the civil service aspirants. The speakers also shared valuable career advice and extended their heartfelt congratulations to the students for their remarkable achievements.

The Centre’s In-charge, Faruk Ahammad, was also recognized by the speakers and students for his invaluable guidance and unwavering support in helping the students achieve their goals.