Special Needs
People living with disabilities face severe stigma and discriminations in Pakistan. Within this population - estimated to reach 10% of Pakistan's overall population - children are particularly at risk. Hashoo Foundation merged Umeed-e-Noor under its structure in July 2007 and has since then developed more inclusive programs.
 
 
Umeed-e-Noor
About the Project
In the twin cities Islamabad and Rawalpindi alone, there are about 200,000 children with special needs. Umeed-e-Noor (UEN) was established to integrate these children (mostly abandoned children) back into mainstream society with dignity, and so far 1,200 children have benefited from the quality therapy and education offered by UEN. UEN offers support to children with the following disabilities;
    Polio     Cerebral Palsy
    Down Syndrome     Muscular Dystrophy
    Muscular Skeletal Disorder     Neuro-Muscular Disorder
    Stammer Victim     Autism
    Dyslexia     Hearing impairment
Umeed-e-Noor's Journey and Future Plans

Umeed - e - Noor, a Center of Excellence for special children, was established in 1996 and registered with the Government of Pakistan under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control) Ordinance 1961.

Initially operating from residential premises, in 2007, UEN began the construction of a new center, purposefully designed and built for people with special needs (Approximately 200-300). With land provided by the Government and contributions from the Hashoo Group and other valuable donors, construction of Phase 1 is now complete, and UEN moved into its purpose built premises on July 01, 2009.

Upon completion, this center will offer state of the art services and facilities such as audio - logical assessment, physiotherapy, speech therapy and vocational training. Fundraising efforts are being made to completed the three-storey building by the end of 2012.
 
 
Total Funds Required for New Center over a period of 3 Years    
 
    Costs      $
    Construction Costs     464,964
    Cost of Furniture & Fixtures
     18,392
    Operational/Program Running Costs     555,581
    Total Cost
     1,038,937
 
   
 
   
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