As of August 2023, there are over 4.6 million children who lost both parents. They are most vulnerable and are from economically backward parts of the country.
Reasons for orphanhood Sudden death of parents, Long-term illness, Poverty, and Natural disasters.
Up to August 2023, more than 4.6 million children lost their parents. Those children are in the worst need and hail from economically poorer regions of the nation.
Encouraging caregivers to have the power so that they can offer regular and responsive care so that they improve their own well-being
The Pak Christian Foundation (PCF) has always been committed to transforming the lives of disadvantaged children, with a unique and compassionate strategy to child welfare. The foundation’s mission is not just to educate but to give these children, especially disadvantaged children, a safe and nurturing place where they can grow and become mature and responsible citizens.
Faithful to its vision to promote the well-being of children, PCF is envisioning a new Children’s Protection Center, a complex with multiple facets that will be a sanctuary for orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children. This pioneering project will touch the lives of as many as 500 children who will have a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where they can regain their lives to where they truly belong with the right care and resources necessary.
The Children’s Protection Center will be much more than mere shelter and food. It will be an overall center focused on meeting the physical, emotional, educational, and developmental needs of children. The center’s most essential aspects will include:
The center will provide quality education to all the children so that they are well developed to level with their peer group and possess the knowledge and skills that will enable them to live a successful life.
The training will be provided through a computer-based learning platform, which will provide the children with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to allow them to become highly competitive in the current information age.
Healthy food and proper, clean, and safe shelter will be given to all the kids at the center, and this will allow them to develop an environment for their physical well-being and health.
In addition to academic training, PCF also recognizes the necessity of imparting skills training. The children will acquire some of the skills in life such as communication, problem-solving, managing money, and vocational skills. These will make them independent and useful members of society.
In the increasingly globalized world today, kids have to be equipped with digital literacy. Schooling will receive digital education in the center where kids can focus on the technology of the present necessary for futures ahead and self-betterment.
The center will also provide psychosocial care, allowing children to heal from loss, abandonment, or trauma of adversity. The emotional welfare of each and every child will be of prime concern, and trained professionals will guide as counselors to guide and help as and when necessary.
PCF’s vision for the Children’s Protection Center does not stop at a single location. The organization is going to set up multiple such centers in other parts of the country in a bid to meet the growing demand for child protection and care. With each center, PCF will be able to give a new lease of life to hundreds of children who have been deprived of their basic rights.
With a network of centers, PCF will create an informal care network where the child is provided with protection, education, and development opportunities regardless of the location he is staying in. This provides children from all regions of Pakistan, particularly disadvantaged ones as well as rural communities, equal opportunities of entering into a safe and caring environment where he or she could develop.
Creation and operation of the Children’s Protection Centers require substantial financial investment as well as certain skills in a lot of fields from education and social work to health and information technologies. PCF invites collaborators, donors, agencies, and benefactors who care about the protection of vulnerable children and are committed to the mission of the foundation.
With your help and cooperation, you can help make this vision a reality and be a part of making a positive impact in the lives of those who need it most. Whatever you can give, whether it is financial support, in-kind contributions, volunteer hours, or knowledge-based services in specific areas, your contribution will have a tangible impact on the lives of hundreds of children.
Fund Raising: Donations will be utilized directly to build and operate the Children’s Protection Centers, such as paying for construction, salaries of staff, educational materials, provisions, and medical treatment.
Collaborations: Organizations and businesses can partner with PCF to donate, sponsor some aspects of the project, or assist in fundraising campaigns.
Volunteering: Trained personnel can volunteer their service and expertise to teach, assist, offer medical care, or teach computer skills to directly contribute to the development of the children.
In-Kind Donations: The sponsors can donate learning materials, computers, books, clothes, and food to enhance the standard of living and prolong the learning process of the children.
PCF believes no kid should be allowed to stay languished in a futile and prospect-less life. The Children’s Protection Center shall provide shelter, not just for shelter children, but also to such children who deserve to be given a chance to build themselves a better world.
We invite donors, philanthropists, and stakeholders to join PCF in making this vision a reality. Let us join hands together to leave a legacy of hope and change for the children of Pakistan to give them a safe and nurturing environment where they can grow their potential and become leaders of tomorrow.
Let’s work together to build a future where every child has the chance to thrive. Your support can make all the difference.
