John’s visit of Our School in Pakistan:
We would like to share an update from John Symons, who visited Pakistan and provided us with an insightful report on the school there:
"I was deeply impressed by the dedication of Gulbina, the Head, and her husband Afzal, a Presbyterian pastor, who work tirelessly to serve the underprivileged community in Lahore. Despite facing challenges, they are committed to providing quality education.
I also commend the dedication of two teachers, Miss Krishma and Mr. Pervaiz, who have served the school for 10 years despite receiving low salaries. They are invaluable assets to the school.
The school's top-class students are preparing for public exams, and we hope they will achieve great results like previous years. However, the school is facing several needs:
Post-COVID, the school's enrolment has decreased significantly. We pray for a significant increase in new pupils signing up in March/April.
In addition to teachers' salaries, there are other expenses such as government registration fees, exam-centre fees and mosquito spraying costs etc.
The low teacher salaries remain a concern, as the minimal school fees from impoverished families are insufficient to cover all expenses. Your continued support is vital in addressing these challenges and ensuring the success of our school.’’
Together, let's empower students and support education.
John Secretary-Operation Joy for Asia
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