PFFB Jan - June 2019 PDF
PFFB Jan - June 2019 PDF
PFFB Jan - June 2019 PDF
2019
PCP Certified
PAKISTAN FOUNDATION
FIGHTING BLINDNESS
COMMITMENT TO CARE
Board of Trustees
Mr. M. Abdullah Yusuf, FCA Chairman
Dr. Anis-ur-Rehman Vice Chairman
Mr. Ali Noor Mohammed Rattansey, FCA Treasurer
Mrs. Nasrin Mansoor Chief Executive Officer
Mrs. Lubna Aftab Company Secretary
Dr. Aamir Matin
Syed. Anwar Mehmood
Mr. Ijaz Akber, FCA
Mr. Iltifat Rasul Khan, FCA
Mr. Jamal Akbar Ansari
Mrs. Khurshid Niaz
Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Sheikh
Capt. (Retd.) Maqbool Ahmed
Mr. Nisar Kayani
Mrs. Rijie Yusuf
Mr. Shibli Islam Rehan, FCA
Mrs. Shaila Khalid
Dr. Tariq Hassan
Mr. Tariq Niaz
Mr. Vaqar Zakaria
Mr. Zahid Abdullah
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PAKISTAN FOUNDATION
FIGHTING BLINDNESS
COMMITMENT TO CARE
Introduction
Pakistan Foundation Fighting Blindness (PFFB) founded in
1988, formerly known as the Pakistan Retinitis Pigmentosa
Society (PREPS) is a registered national, non-profit, non-
governmental organization (NGO) working in the field of
medical research and humanitarian services for the visually
impaired persons in Pakistan. PFFB is certified from Pakistan
Center for Philanthropy.
Mission Statement
"Pakistan Foundation Fighting Blindness (PFFB) has been
actively participating in activities to create awareness about
the Foundation besides successfully running and maintaining
the existing projects within the available human, financial
and infra-structural resources"
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Message From The CEO
Dear Friends,
Assalam Alaikum,
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ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE
Audio World Program Update:
Distributed audio academic inputs to 223 students,
provided textbooks in MP3 players to Govt. High School
for Blind (Girls) Shamsabad, Rawalpindi and different
Departments on their demand and also distributed two
complete audio Quran Majeed.
Completed Urdu recording of M.A special education two
subject codes combined in one.
Finished production of a voluminous M.A special
education subject code in English.
Released Islamiat Lazmi and Urdu test papers for Punjab
Board 5th class.
Completed recording of “Helping Children Who Are
Blind” translation in Urdu. This is the first ever book for
the parents of blind children which will help them in
raising their children from the start and pre train them
for the schools and daily living.
Federal Public Service Commission' guide for
recruitment of Secondary School Teachers is converted
in to audio for the support of our students.
Completed recording of “Aap Se Kiya Parda” an out of
print but good collection of columns by “Ibn e Insha” in
humor category for the listening pleasures of our
subscribers.
Package upgrade on shared hosting for the speedier
streaming and increasing storage capacity of Audio
World online library.
Released FA Urdu and Archeology textbooks for KPK
Board.
Completed recording of English test paper for 7th class of
Punjab Board.
Released an information title “Choose or be Chosen” for
helping our beneficiaries in job hunting.
Recorded “Aam Logon Ki Khas Kahaniyan” a good
collection of short stories.
Recorded “Gentleman Bismillah” by Col R. Ashfaq
Hussain, a humorous account of ISSB selection process
and training at Pakistan Military Academy Kakul,
Abbotabad.
Collected Zakat donation of Rs. 687,669/- during
Ramzan.
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Mrs. Ayesha Nisar sister of Late
Mrs. Saima Ammar Visited PFFB:
Mrs. Ayesha Nisar sister of late Mrs. Saima Ammar visited
PFFB. She was glad to see PFFB flourishing day by day. Mrs.
Ayesha Nisar became regular donor of PFFB Art and Craft
Project. PFFB acknowledges kind support from Mrs. Ayesha
Nisar.
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Beneficiaries From Quetta Visited PFFB:
Mr. Adil and Mr. Sammi Ullah beneficiaries from Quetta
visited PFFB. They are also running a group Internal Vision of
The Blind to promote skill development and grooming among
visually impaired male and females in Baluchistan. PFFB hope
to expand its services in area of skills development to make
unemployed visually impaired of Baluchistan a productive
person.
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PFFB Art & Craft Stall at Toyota GT Motors
Islamabad:
PFFB Art & Craft successfully setup stall of handicrafts at
Toyota GT Motors, Islamabad. PFFB acknowledges their kind
support in helping visually impaired in education and better
art and craft skills. PFFB displayed the handicraft items
consists of Cushions, Neck Pillows, Bangles, Bracelets, Wall
hanging decoration with pocket, table mats and packed
stuffed toys. These activities encouraged visually impaired to
display and sale their handmade items and earn a reasonable
pocket money.
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PFFB Art & Craft Stall on Valentine Day:
PFFB Art & Craft displayed stall on Valentine's Day at head
office Islamabad. Trustees and Friends of PFFB participated in
the event and purchased the gifts for their families.
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for them. Mr. Abdul Wahid Director and Mr. M. Ashraf Deputy
Director Social Welfare Government of Azad Jammu Kashmir
were present at the event. Ms. Rabail Pirzada, Chief
Coordinator and Tahir Ali, Project Coordinator PFFB
encouraged the teachers and students to enhance their skills
for their better performance and also distributed certificates
among 14 participants. PFFB acknowledges the efforts of
members of Department of Social Welfare Special Education
Azad Jammu and Kashmir making the training workshop
successful.
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Participation in the Consultative meeting on
Policy for PWDs:
Mrs. Rijie Yusuf, Trustee PFFB, Ms. Rabail Pirzada, Chief
Coordinator and Mr. Tahir Ali, Project Coordinator PFFB
participated in the Consultative meeting on Policy for Persons
with Disabilities (PWDs) organized by Directorate General of
Special Education (DGSE). Objective of the meeting was to
collect the reviews from the Organizations working for PWDs.
PFFB team gave their valuable recommendations relevant to
challenges being faced by visually impaired.
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PFFB Awareness Session at Government Institute
for Blind Girls Shamsabad, Rawalpindi
PFFB team organized awareness session at Govt. Institute for
Blind Girls Shamsabad, Rawalpindi. Objective of the session
was to distribute gifts among visually impaired students on
behalf of Mrs. Shaila Khalid- Trustee PFFB. Moreover Ms.
Rabail Pirzada Chief Coordinator and Tahir Ali Project
Coordinator PFFB raised awareness among visually Impaired
Girls about PFFB Project activities in area of education,
capacity building training and career counseling. PFFB Team
had a great time with students and teachers and also
organized small quiz for them. PFFB is grateful to Ms. Samra -
Principal for making this activity successful.
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PFFB organized Teachers Student Training
Gujranwala
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State Bank of Pakistan Team conducted Currency
Awareness Session at PFFB
State Bank of Pakistan Currency Management Unit (CMU)
organized currency awareness session at PFFB. The session
was designed to inform the participants of the different
features incorporated in Pakistani Banknotes (e.g. Braille
feature, intaglio printing etc) to facilitate the VI in conducting
routine transactions and to raise their level of awareness.
PFFB acknowledges the efforts of State Bank of Pakistan for
organizing this session.
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Awareness Interviews on Radio Pakistan
During this period, PFFB success stories participated in the
interviews sessions series “Hoslay Buland Apnay” at Radio
Pakistan Islamabad. Mr. Shabbir Awan Research Associate
NDU, Mr. Haseeb Yasin and Hassan gave separate interviews
on Radio Pakistan about issues related to disability and how
they can cope them.
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1st Batch of Head start School Internees joined
PFFB
Every year PFFB collaborate with Islamabad Schools Colleges
and University Students to offer internships under
community service program. This summer first batch of
Internees students from Head Start School Islamabad joined
PFFB as Internees. PFFB Team helped them to understand the
PFFB Vision and activities. At present they are actively
engaged in PFFB projects and helping us promoting PFFB
quality work.
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SUCCESS STORY
Syed Irshad Hussain Kazmi
Syed Irshad Hussain Kazmi resident of Tehsil Danyor of District
Gilgit, is well-known to his social work. Mr. Kazmi has been
facing vision problem due to Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) or
night blindness since birth. He completed high school studies
and with the passage of time, night blindness prevailed and
he could not continue his studies through general education
system. After losing his eyesight completely, he didn't lose his
will and started social work with full zeal to the betterment of
Disabled Community of Gilgit Baltistan. He completed his
Graduation and Master with the help of recorded books of
PFFB Audio World Program.
During PFFB research and identification of visually impaired
activity in Gilgit Baltistan, Mr. Kazmi actively participated as
focal person for arranging meetings with the concern
departments and community organizations that helped PFFB
in developing strategies for enhancement of outreach
services. He also learned about assistive technology and
application for visually impaired through PFFB IT Center. PFFB
team also helped him through consultative sessions about
developing strategies and plan of action for persons with
disability (PWDs) of Gilgit Baltistan.
In 2009 Mr. Kazmi started to communicate with visually
impaired community of the region and in 2011, he
established first ever organization of visually impaired
persons. Visually Impaired Person Rehabilitation Association
(VIPRA) in Gilgit,Baltistan. He has done a great job to create
awareness among the people in a short span of time. In 2013
he found Vision Welfare Foundation (VWF) registered with
the GB government. This Foundation is envisioned to work for
the betterment of all kind of disabilities. Mr. Kazmi is also the
pioneer to celebrate these international days after his tireless
efforts now celebration of these events is a regular occasions
in Gilgit Baltistan, which includes awareness walks, Seminars,
Articles and special editions in Newspapers, talk shows in
available electronic local media such as radio and cable
networks, coverage in national media such as TV and Radio
channels. One of his best achievements is passing a
resolution in Gilgit Baltistan assembly regarding the rights of
the disable persons which is the second legislation of its kind
after Baluchistan. To make legislation of international
standard, he done lobbing, consultation, counseling and
provided technical support. He also collected data regarding
disable persons of GB. He is also a counselor of disable
community as he is in action for the rehabilitation and case to
case counseling of such persons. Due to his tireless struggle
general community of GB is now becoming disabled friendly.
Despite having such a sever disability Mr. Kazmi paid full
attention towards his higher education as well. At Present,
Mr. Kazmi is graduating 2nd Masters in Special Education.
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HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Please select any one of the category given below indicating your interest in one or more, complete the loose form and mail
it to our Head Office.
ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTION: To ensure continued growth and expansion of the service, Foundation has
created its Endowment Fund. You can donate in this Fund:
If you are an individual, you can join the Foundation as a Friend, by making a contribution of Rs.10,000/- or more
annually, proposal of your name by an existing Member or Friend, and approved by the Executive Committee of the
Foundation.
If you are an organization, you can join the Foundation as a Corporate Member, by making a donation of Rs.200,000/-
or more. annually
Please complete this form indicating your interest in one or more of the listed categories. please refer "HOW CAN YOU HELP?" and send it to our head office: