Did you know that there are 4076 Urdu Medium Govt. Schools in Karnataka with over a lakh Muslim boys and girls enrolled in them?! However, 99% drop out without completing secondary education (these are official figures from government agencies)!!
What's appalling is the fact that many girls from poor households get married off early, while many young boys either take up low paying jobs like delivery couriers, auto mechanics, cleaners, painters, drivers, loaders, etc. It is a plight that many young men end up behind bars for petty offences or become addicts to substance abuse. All these contribute to fractured families and eventually a fragile community. Without continual guidance the cycle of abject poverty and desperation continues.
This is a dire situation and a grossly neglected problem. So what needs to be done?? Where do we begin??
Since a majority of poor households send their children to Govt. schools, as a foremost step, we can channelize our zakaat contributions to ensure we keep students enrolled in schools right upto high school and graduation.
Government schools are operated in a public / private partnership model, wherein local citizens and NGOs can take take up development activities like providing infrastructure, sponsoring teachers, providing books and stationery, organizing education trips, etc. Just approach the nearest govt. school and you will find the HM welcome you with open arms. Every small effort can make a big difference to ensure we motivate students to complete high school and progress to collegiate education.
At Al-Ansaar trust, we work in close collaboration with three Govt. Urdu Medium Schools that have over 750 students enrolled across age groups. We invite you to come forward and be a part of our efforts to build a better future for these students. You may also support us with your Zakaat contributions and we will ensure they are spent in this noble cause.
You may reach us at
Al-Ansaar Trust
#14/2, 4th Cross,
Alahalli, JP Nagar 9th Phase,
Opposite KPTCL sub station,
Bengaluru 560062.
You may also share your donations and contributions via direct bank transfer.
A/c Holder's Name: Al-Ansaar Trust
A/c number: 317905000062
IFSC Code: ICIC0003179
Do reach out to us at +919886374006 for any further details.
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