ISLAMABAD (BMZ REPORT )
Mobilink Foundation continued its initiative to support local educational institutes by visiting the Greenland Society of Special Education (GSSE), a non-commercial institute, in Lahore. A team of Mobilink Torchbearers aligned a host of activities including a poem recitation competition, storytelling and interactive sessions to make the day memorable for the students. Goody bags comprising of coloring books, coloring pencils, Ludo, toys, and edibles were distributed amongst the students at the conclusion of the activity.
Omar Manzur, Head of Corporate Communications – Mobilink, speaking about the activity and the Foundation’s association with GSSE said, “Education remains a high priority for us as we believe it directly impacts social change. For this purpose we look to improve education facilities in remote areas, through such events with participation of our Torchbearers. We have worked closely with Greenland Society of Special Education to improve the facilities on offer to the students, and we will continue to support them in the future.”
GSSE was established in 2000 for the development of special children and has branches in Garhi Shahu, Lahore and Kot Radha Kishan, Kasur district. It has professionally qualified and experienced team providing tailor made individualized educational program (IEP) as per the child’s need so that they utilize their potential and become independent. Mobilink Foundation has been associated with the institute since 2009 and has previously provided them with classroom furniture, playground equipment, along with conducting other activities to uplift the school premises.
Mobilink Foundation continues to work in the areas of education, environment and health to raise awareness, impart knowledge and contribute positively towards growth of the communities it operates within.