Pooja Kumari’s Journey from Tharparkar to Educational Empowerment

October 5, 2023By

My name is Pooja Kumari and I belong to a Hindu religious minority from Tharparkar Sindh, Pakistan. I have completed a Bachelor of Education (Hons) degree from Government Elementary College Mithi. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Arts in Education at the Asian University for Women in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Apart from my study, I have been involved in various volunteer activities and have supported girls from my community in their higher education. I have received various training including Right to Information organized by CWS-A in Murree. I am also associated with Malhi Social Development Organization (MSDO). I have organized workshops and awareness campaigns in various districts of Sindh for girls’ education. I have written articles in local Sindhi newspapers on a range of social issues, such as the increasing suicide rate in Thar, minority rights, problems with girls’ education, Swami Vivekananda’s philosophy, etc. I desire to change society by encouraging females’ education, so they equally take part in the decision-making processes.

 

 

I am extremely grateful to Hindu Sindh Foundation organization for their generous support to help me in my career education through technology. Hindu Sindh Foundation gave me a brand new laptop for my further education to achieve my goals in education.
It will help me to make my life easier to complete my University assignments in a timely manner over a laptop.

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Inspirational journey of Ansu Bai Kolhi

October 5, 2023By

A role model of Girls’ Education & Women’s Empowerment in Sindh

My name is Ansu Bai Kolhi, and I originate from a Hindu community where the pursuit of education was a rare endeavor. However, I dared to transcend the boundaries of societal norms and embarked on an educational journey that would prove transformative. My determination to break free from this cycle led me onto the path of self-education. This journey was far from easy. I encountered numerous challenges and faced staunch resistance from those who believed that girls like me had no place in the realm of education. Nevertheless, my unyielding thirst for knowledge and unwavering resilience propelled me forward.

A stark disparity between educational opportunities for boys and girls became evident. While boys were readily encouraged to pursue academic excellence, girls were confined to domestic duties and traditional gender roles. Despite the prevailing mindset, I firmly held onto the belief that education could not only empower individuals but uplift entire communities. Today, I take profound pride in proclaiming myself a teacher, wielding a positive influence over lives within my community.My story began at the age of 2 when a wrongly administered injection changed my life’s course.

My father’s unwavering commitment ensured my education persisted despite adversity. I, with a physical impairment, continued my education, driven by his vision for me to be an educator and combat ignorance in society. As I progressed to the 5th grade, skeptics loomed, yet their doubts were overshadowed by my eventual job placements, a testament to my father’s steadfast support.
A resolute commitment was etched into my heart – the aspiration to become a teacher. Upon completing my matriculation, another

obstacle emerged – the loss of my father, leaving me financially unsupported. With determination, I immersed myself in studies, ultimately graduating in 2013. This marked not only the culmination of my academic journey but the beginning of a life dedicated to illuminating minds and fostering change through education.

In the wake of my brothers’ migration to the village of Meenan, a realization dawned: there was no school to nurture the young minds of this community. Fuelled by the desire to make a difference, I took the initiative to establish a humble school within the confines of a hut. With persistent explanations and unwavering determination, our efforts bore fruit – initially, with 20 eager children, and soon thereafter, a growing cohort of 50. Gone were the days of traversing from house to house in pursuit of education seekers. A transformation had occurred; now the children gravitated towards us, seeking the light of knowledge.

Presently, the Kolhi Higher Secondary School stands tall, a testament to our dedication. What started in a modest setting has burgeoned into an educational haven, where we impart wisdom and values to a thriving community of 500 bright minds.

As my father watches over us from realms beyond, his legacy lives on in the very institution that bears his name. The Konbhoo Mal Kolhi Higher Secondary School stands as a beacon of hope, igniting the paths of hundreds of children with the flame of education. These efforts eventually earned recognition from the Sindh government, leading to the transformation of my small initiative into a government-recognized institution.

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Call To Donate

April 28, 2023By

Help the Hindu Refugee Families in Jodhpur Whose Houses Were Demolished by the Rajasthan Government[ Donate online at bit.ly/donate2hsf | Indian Donors can donate in Rs. at bit.ly/donate2sb ]

On 24 April, 2023 at least 70 houses of Hindu families, refugees from Sindh-Pakistan in Jodhpur’s Chokha village were bulldozed by the Jodhpur Development Authority (JDA). These families were living in that area for more than 5 to 7 years, while new families arrived last month from Sindh. These families are escaping religious terror unleashed by Muslims of Sindh who abduct and convert their minor daughters and persecute them in total. What is shocking is the callous attitude of the Rajasthan government towards the plight of the Hindu refugees.Many families have lost their shelter, they don’t have basic amenities, everything is destroyed by the JDC administration. Families are living in open sky in 50 degrees Celsius hot weather with their newborn babies, men, elderly people, and women. All of them are in shock and very concerned about their future life in this hot weather without food and shelter. Many families are struggling to make ends meet, with some losing their hopes and facing eviction or homelessness. Our organization has been working tirelessly to provide financial assistance to those in need, but we are facing a shortfall in funding that is hindering our ability to help as many people as we would like.We are reaching out to you today to ask for your support in the form of a donation to help us continue our important work. Your donation, no matter how small, will go a long way in providing emergency funds to those who are in desperate need. Hindu Sindh Foundation (HSF) is a registered non-profit organization in United States, so your donation is fully tax-deductible. We will provide you with pictures, videos and a complete report after distribution of funds with a receipt for your records. Donors in India can donate in Indian Rupees to our host charity organization in India, Luna Charity Foundation (LCF), an 80G certificate holder.

How to Donate

• US and International donors can donate at this link: https://bit.ly/donate2hsf (or directly at https://hindusindhfoundation.org/donation/ )

• Indian Donors can donate in Indian Rupees at: https://bit.ly/donate2sb (or directly at https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_LiXlUo9Lq2KPTC/view )

Thank you for your consideration, and for your ongoing support of our organization. We could not do what we do without the kindness and generosity of donors like you.

Sincerely,

Sanjesh Dhanja

Founder President,

Hindu Sindh Foundation

www.hindusindhfoundation.org | +1 (224) 539-6404

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FLOOD RELIEF FUND FOR SINDHI PAKISTAN

August 30, 2022By

Namastay, 

I am writing this blog to bring to your notice that as you are aware of the havoc caused by the recent flood in Sindh, Balochistan and other parts of the country in Pakistan.

Please find a reference video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24jx_pnlpN0

BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62707436

Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/08/29/pakistan-floods-monsoon-climate-change/

Hindu Sindh Foundation is a non-profit, progressive humanitarian charity registered organization based in the USA. Hindu Sindh Foundation Appeal to International Hindu community around the world kindly support and donate for the noble cause for families of those who are on the ground, we want you to help generosity in the current difficult situation, right now people’s condition is the worst, and they don’t have food and shelter.

Hindu Sindh Foundation is requesting you to please support the flood affectees in Sindh and BalochistanPakistan. 

As you know that Sindhi Hindus community’s majority population lives in Sindh, right now most vulnerable communities don’t have anything on ground for their living.  

 Poor Pakistani Hindu families mainly in Sindh are hopeless in this situation. We need the attention and support of the global Hindu community to support our families in Sindh-Pakistan.

Mostly the vulnerable Hindu community affected in Sindh and Balochistan,

We are in need of funds to provide the flood victims with food, clothes, medical help and shelter in these challenging times.

We would be extremely happy to have your support. We request you to send us donations for this cause to our organization 

www.hindusindhfoundation.org/donation/

Donors will get a tax-exempt receipt in their respective emails).

You also can donate to us through Zella: hindusindhfoundation@gmail.com

whatever your amount, and wish to help contribute as help to the flood victims. We will share details of our fund relief campaign on our website with pictures and stories.  

Thanking you in anticipation for your contribution.

best regards,

Sanjesh Dhanja

President

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Legal Assistance

December 24, 2021By 1 Comment

Hindu Sindh Foundation have a legal team for vulnerable communities living in rural areas, where mostly cases happing of Forced Conversion cases with minorities communities, minor girls kidnapped, converted and raped in everyday life. Bonded Labor is one of the serious issues in Sindh. 

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