rotary book of the world completion report containers 3 & 4 may 2015

Rotary Books for the World

Pakistan & AfghanistanRotary Club of Islamabad Margalla, Pakistan

District 3272

Pakistan & Afghanistan

Chartered in 1953

Rotary Club Rawalpindi

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION REPORT BY HASHOO FOUNDATION ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

HASHOO FOUNDATION, ROTARY CLUB OF ISLAMABAD MARGALLA AND ROTARY CLUB RAWALPINDI

DISTRIBUTED 103,873 ROTARY BOOKS AMONG 115 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS,

ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACROSS PAKISTAN

DONATED BY ROTARY BOOKS FOR THE WORLD AND THE SECOND WIND FOUNDATION.

Pakistan's commitment towards the Millennium

Development Goals (MDGs)'Education For All'

(EFA) is a challenge in a scenario with so many

impediments in the educational system. Indeed,

education is suffering from resource constraints,

because of existence of under-privileged society.

It is believed that greater education opportunities

and related resources will empower the younger

generation to acquire quality education with

diverse pool of knowledge.

Keeping in consideration the importance of

education and holistic improvement of

communities, Hashoo Foundation (HF) formed a

partnership with Rotary Books for the World

program and Rotary Clubs in Pakistan to

contribute in improving literacy efforts through

the donation of books to educational institutions,

learning centers , students , youth and

communities across Pakistan. Books and

educational material help students increase

knowledge and help develop modern society

through knowledge sharing and learning from

intellectuals living around the world.

Education through reading is a sustainable and

long term learning process frequently associated

with experiences of students they attained during

1. Introductiontheir educational journey. Reading books on

diverse themes and subjects has a great

importance because this is the way to expand

students' knowledge and groom up their vision

and skills towards the worldly affairs.

In 2014, Rotary Books for the World and The

Second Wind Foundation donated two more

containers (40 feet each) filled with 103,873 books

and educational materials to help improve

literacy efforts in Pakistan. Hashoo Foundation,

Rotary Club of Islamabad Margalla and Rotary

Club Rawalpindi received the books ranging from

primary to higher education levels. The books and

valuable research material were distributed to 115

educational institutions, organizations, libraries

and community reading rooms.

The books are a charity donation by USA and

Canadian citizens to aid literacy efforts in

Pakistan. The Second Wind Foundation and

Rotary Books for the World is the network by

which these donations are transferred from the

donors to the Hashoo Foundation and the Rotary

Clubs of Islamabad Margalla and Rawalpindi,

which agreed to distribute the books to the

selected schools and institutions across Pakistan

without charges.

2. Project Background

3. Distribution of Books

In 2011, Rotary Books for the World Project, The Second Wind Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hashoo Foundation and Rotary Club of Islamabad Margalla in an effort to join forces to provide needed books to girls and boys in Pakistan. This partnership was announced during the Rotary Books for the World Booklegger Summit in Houston. Under this program, books and educational materials are donated and shipped without charges.

The Second Wind Foundation has the administrative and financial responsibility for the Rotary Books for the World program. Hashoo Foundation, Rotary Club of Islamabad Margalla and Rotary Club Rawalpindi are referred to as the Distributor and have agreed to distribute the donated resources to the selected educational institutions and organizations in Pakistan free of charge.

Following are the steps taken by HF in-order to distribute the books:

The books donated by Rotary range from ECD to higher educational level. In order to deliver these books to the institutions and organizations, it is essential to sort out the books and categorize them as needed. A detailed inventory of the books has

3.1. Sorting of the Books

been compiled, during which the content of the books also skimmed before further distribution. Volunteers played a significant role in sorting and categorizing more than one hundred thousand books in 2014

For more pictures, please follow this link https://plus.google.com/u/0/102697260216852635399/photos

Volunteers unloading books from the containers in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Pakistan's commitment towards the Millennium

Development Goals (MDGs)'Education For All'

(EFA) is a challenge in a scenario with so many

impediments in the educational system. Indeed,

education is suffering from resource constraints,

because of existence of under-privileged society.

It is believed that greater education opportunities

and related resources will empower the younger

generation to acquire quality education with

diverse pool of knowledge.

Keeping in consideration the importance of

education and holistic improvement of

communities, Hashoo Foundation (HF) formed a

partnership with Rotary Books for the World

program and Rotary Clubs in Pakistan to

contribute in improving literacy efforts through

the donation of books to educational institutions,

learning centers , students , youth and

communities across Pakistan. Books and

educational material help students increase

knowledge and help develop modern society

through knowledge sharing and learning from

intellectuals living around the world.

Education through reading is a sustainable and

long term learning process frequently associated

with experiences of students they attained during

1. Introductiontheir educational journey. Reading books on

diverse themes and subjects has a great

importance because this is the way to expand

students' knowledge and groom up their vision

and skills towards the worldly affairs.

In 2014, Rotary Books for the World and The

Second Wind Foundation donated two more

containers (40 feet each) filled with 103,873 books

and educational materials to help improve

literacy efforts in Pakistan. Hashoo Foundation,

Rotary Club of Islamabad Margalla and Rotary

Club Rawalpindi received the books ranging from

primary to higher education levels. The books and

valuable research material were distributed to 115

educational institutions, organizations, libraries

and community reading rooms.

The books are a charity donation by USA and

Canadian citizens to aid literacy efforts in

Pakistan. The Second Wind Foundation and

Rotary Books for the World is the network by

which these donations are transferred from the

donors to the Hashoo Foundation and the Rotary

Clubs of Islamabad Margalla and Rawalpindi,

which agreed to distribute the books to the

selected schools and institutions across Pakistan

without charges.

2. Project Background

3. Distribution of Books

In 2011, Rotary Books for the World Project, The Second Wind Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hashoo Foundation and Rotary Club of Islamabad Margalla in an effort to join forces to provide needed books to girls and boys in Pakistan. This partnership was announced during the Rotary Books for the World Booklegger Summit in Houston. Under this program, books and educational materials are donated and shipped without charges.

The Second Wind Foundation has the administrative and financial responsibility for the Rotary Books for the World program. Hashoo Foundation, Rotary Club of Islamabad Margalla and Rotary Club Rawalpindi are referred to as the Distributor and have agreed to distribute the donated resources to the selected educational institutions and organizations in Pakistan free of charge.

Following are the steps taken by HF in-order to distribute the books:

The books donated by Rotary range from ECD to higher educational level. In order to deliver these books to the institutions and organizations, it is essential to sort out the books and categorize them as needed. A detailed inventory of the books has

3.1. Sorting of the Books

been compiled, during which the content of the books also skimmed before further distribution. Volunteers played a significant role in sorting and categorizing more than one hundred thousand books in 2014

For more pictures, please follow this link https://plus.google.com/u/0/102697260216852635399/photos

Volunteers unloading books from the containers in Islamabad, Pakistan.

HF volunteer stamping the official HF and Rotary Books seal on each one of the books.

Volunteers sorting the books in Umeed-e-Noor (books distribution center), Islamabad. Volunteers loading books in a vehicles for further dispatch.

Volunteers sorting the books for further packing.

HF volunteer stamping the official HF and Rotary Books seal on each one of the books.

Volunteers sorting the books in Umeed-e-Noor (books distribution center), Islamabad. Volunteers loading books in a vehicles for further dispatch.

Volunteers sorting the books for further packing.

3.2.Detail Inventory of Distributed Rotary Books

1 Academic American Encyclopedia 44

2 Activity Book (Basic Mathematics) 7,383

3 Activity Folders (Primary Level) 146

4 Adult Novels 10,305

5 Adventure in Art Books 582

6 Adventure Travel Books 30

7 Agriculture Related Books 201

8 Algebra (Elementary level) 2,089

9 American Biography Books 44

10 American Chemistry Books 63

11 American Heritage 70

12 American Poetry 208

13 Aquatic Life Related Books 32

14 Astronomy 36

15 Audubon Nature Encyclopedia 38

16 Avenues (Reading, Writing and language practices books) 285

17 Avenues Success in English Language 358

18 Basic Mathematics for Primarily Level 1,246

19 Biology Books 196

20 Bird Guide 31

21 Books Of Different Countries 273

22 Britannica Encyclopedia 29

23 British Writers Books 10

24 Calculators 6

25 Career Times Books 138

26 Chemistry, Primary and Secondary Level Books 126

27 Child Craft 91

28 Children Books 12,181

29 Children Dictionaries 36

30 Children Educational Material 98

31 Children Story Books 7,006

32 Children With Disabilities Related Books 38

33 Civics 241

34 Class Room Atlas 146

S. No Categories of Rotary Books No of books

35 Clothing and Designing 140

36 Commerce and Accounting Related Books 36

37 Computer Science 802

38 Connected Mathematics For School Level Books 3,114

39 Connecting Math's Concepts 66

40 Cooking Recipes 201

41 Current Affairs 97

42 Current In Poetry 63

43 Curriculum Units For Elementary School 161

44 Daily Activity Language 508

45 Designs in Math 387

46 Deucsch Plus 2 233

47 Dictionaries for Adult 146

48 Digital Graphics 1,855

49 Disaster Management Related Books 35

50 Discovering French 181

51 Discovery Books 33

52 Drug Reference Guide 31

53 DVD’s, VCR and Tape Recorder Cassettes (English Language,

Music, Math’s and Science)

54 Earth Material Books 23

55 ECD Material (full equipped boxes) 40

56 ECD Related Books 1,671

57 Economics Books 208

58 Edit Your Writing 2,979

60 Egyptian Geniuses 36

61 Egyptian Art 46

62 Elementary Mathematics 1,786

63 Elements of Language 458

64 Encyclopedia Britannica 22

65 Encyclopedia Diseases 22

66 Encyclopedia Americana 29

67 English Language Art 889

68 English Literature Books (college and university level) 1,399

69 English Reading Book 341

70 English Writing Grammar 221

71 Envision Math's 91

3.2.Detail Inventory of Distributed Rotary Books

1 Academic American Encyclopedia 44

2 Activity Book (Basic Mathematics) 7,383

3 Activity Folders (Primary Level) 146

4 Adult Novels 10,305

5 Adventure in Art Books 582

6 Adventure Travel Books 30

7 Agriculture Related Books 201

8 Algebra (Elementary level) 2,089

9 American Biography Books 44

10 American Chemistry Books 63

11 American Heritage 70

12 American Poetry 208

13 Aquatic Life Related Books 32

14 Astronomy 36

15 Audubon Nature Encyclopedia 38

16 Avenues (Reading, Writing and language practices books) 285

17 Avenues Success in English Language 358

18 Basic Mathematics for Primarily Level 1,246

19 Biology Books 196

20 Bird Guide 31

21 Books Of Different Countries 273

22 Britannica Encyclopedia 29

23 British Writers Books 10

24 Calculators 6

25 Career Times Books 138

26 Chemistry, Primary and Secondary Level Books 126

27 Child Craft 91

28 Children Books 12,181

29 Children Dictionaries 36

30 Children Educational Material 98

31 Children Story Books 7,006

32 Children With Disabilities Related Books 38

33 Civics 241

34 Class Room Atlas 146

S. No Categories of Rotary Books No of books

35 Clothing and Designing 140

36 Commerce and Accounting Related Books 36

37 Computer Science 802

38 Connected Mathematics For School Level Books 3,114

39 Connecting Math's Concepts 66

40 Cooking Recipes 201

41 Current Affairs 97

42 Current In Poetry 63

43 Curriculum Units For Elementary School 161

44 Daily Activity Language 508

45 Designs in Math 387

46 Deucsch Plus 2 233

47 Dictionaries for Adult 146

48 Digital Graphics 1,855

49 Disaster Management Related Books 35

50 Discovering French 181

51 Discovery Books 33

52 Drug Reference Guide 31

53 DVD’s, VCR and Tape Recorder Cassettes (English Language,

Music, Math’s and Science)

54 Earth Material Books 23

55 ECD Material (full equipped boxes) 40

56 ECD Related Books 1,671

57 Economics Books 208

58 Edit Your Writing 2,979

60 Egyptian Geniuses 36

61 Egyptian Art 46

62 Elementary Mathematics 1,786

63 Elements of Language 458

64 Encyclopedia Britannica 22

65 Encyclopedia Diseases 22

66 Encyclopedia Americana 29

67 English Language Art 889

68 English Literature Books (college and university level) 1,399

69 English Reading Book 341

70 English Writing Grammar 221

71 Envision Math's 91

72 Everyday Science 101

73 Every Day Mathematics Books (primary level) 756

74 Fantasy Science Fiction 171

75 Fact Power Mathematics 656

76 Festivals Of The World 26

77 Focus On Grammar 121

78 French Language 271

79 Games Related Books 28

80 General Books 1,051

81 General Knowledge Books 125

82 General Science Books 351

83 Geography and History 382

84 Geometry 49

85 German Language 33

86 German Novels 122

87 GQE Power Mathematics 1,491

88 Grammar Practice Workbook 77

89 Graphic Communication 581

90 Great Events From History 42

91 Growing Math 41

92 Harcourt Math 94

93 Harcourt Trophies 214

94 Health and Nutrition 283

95 Hiding Place Reading Intervention 141

96 History Related Books 691

97 Homes (Interior Decoration) 760

98 Humanities Books (college and university level) 220

99 Illustrated Science Encyclopedia 61

100 Information Charts For School 321

101 Insects related pectoral Books 382

102 International Encyclopedia 66

103 Interpersonal Communication Concepts Skills and Contexts 171

104 Introducing Literature 31

105 Junior Book of Authors 44

106 Kids Investigations 34

107 Language (different levels) 315

108 Language Arts Literacy HSPA (set) 523

109 Law Books 52

110 Literature 754

111 Living world 31

112 M.S Office and Computer Science Books 45

113 Magazines 65

114 Math Task for primary level 391

115 Mathematics Answer Key OGT 80

116 Mathematics behind science 31

117 Mathematics Teacher Guide 86

118 Math's before and after 46

119 Math's folders 32

120 MCAS Power Book (activity work books) 1,652

121 Modern Chemistry 71

122 Music and You 114

123 Music Books (different categories) 412

124 My First Britannica 25

125 National Geographic 62

126 News Makers 55

127 Nursing Related Books 38

128 Obama 108

129 OGT Power (exercise and activity work book for school level students) 3,021

130 Open court Reading (reading, writing and practices books) 101

131 Other Books 3,581

132 Parent Guides books 273

133 Peoples of America 44

134 Practice Books 221

135 Prime Time 161

136 Projects Thesaurus 22

137 Quarterly Benchmark Assessments 201

138 Reach Books 271

139 Reader Handbooks 86

140 Reading Answer KEY (SET) 571

141 Reading Books 45

142 Reading Language Books 763

143 Reading Material 76

144 Reading Practice Books 46

145 Readings AIMS HS Power 151

72 Everyday Science 101

73 Every Day Mathematics Books (primary level) 756

74 Fantasy Science Fiction 171

75 Fact Power Mathematics 656

76 Festivals Of The World 26

77 Focus On Grammar 121

78 French Language 271

79 Games Related Books 28

80 General Books 1,051

81 General Knowledge Books 125

82 General Science Books 351

83 Geography and History 382

84 Geometry 49

85 German Language 33

86 German Novels 122

87 GQE Power Mathematics 1,491

88 Grammar Practice Workbook 77

89 Graphic Communication 581

90 Great Events From History 42

91 Growing Math 41

92 Harcourt Math 94

93 Harcourt Trophies 214

94 Health and Nutrition 283

95 Hiding Place Reading Intervention 141

96 History Related Books 691

97 Homes (Interior Decoration) 760

98 Humanities Books (college and university level) 220

99 Illustrated Science Encyclopedia 61

100 Information Charts For School 321

101 Insects related pectoral Books 382

102 International Encyclopedia 66

103 Interpersonal Communication Concepts Skills and Contexts 171

104 Introducing Literature 31

105 Junior Book of Authors 44

106 Kids Investigations 34

107 Language (different levels) 315

108 Language Arts Literacy HSPA (set) 523

109 Law Books 52

110 Literature 754

111 Living world 31

112 M.S Office and Computer Science Books 45

113 Magazines 65

114 Math Task for primary level 391

115 Mathematics Answer Key OGT 80

116 Mathematics behind science 31

117 Mathematics Teacher Guide 86

118 Math's before and after 46

119 Math's folders 32

120 MCAS Power Book (activity work books) 1,652

121 Modern Chemistry 71

122 Music and You 114

123 Music Books (different categories) 412

124 My First Britannica 25

125 National Geographic 62

126 News Makers 55

127 Nursing Related Books 38

128 Obama 108

129 OGT Power (exercise and activity work book for school level students) 3,021

130 Open court Reading (reading, writing and practices books) 101

131 Other Books 3,581

132 Parent Guides books 273

133 Peoples of America 44

134 Practice Books 221

135 Prime Time 161

136 Projects Thesaurus 22

137 Quarterly Benchmark Assessments 201

138 Reach Books 271

139 Reader Handbooks 86

140 Reading Answer KEY (SET) 571

141 Reading Books 45

142 Reading Language Books 763

143 Reading Material 76

144 Reading Practice Books 46

145 Readings AIMS HS Power 151

146 Real Math Edition 351

147 Religious Related books 621

148 Respond to Literature 1,337

149 Revise Your Writing 1,201

150 Saxon Math’s 137

151 Science Explore 33

152 Science Horizon 171

153 Science Magazines 33

154 Science Teacher Guide 33

155 Science Today 111

156 Science 47

157 Sea and Oceans 122

158 Social Psychology 27

159 Social Study Books 165

160 Solar Energy related Books 29

161 Sociology Books 35

162 Sonax Math 42

163 Spanish Language Books 66

164 Spelling Books 247

165 Sports (related books) 309

166 Story Books General 173

167 Students Thesaurus 41

168 Teacher's Guide 446

169 TAKS Power (activity work book) 5,025

170 Teacher Edition 56

171 Teacher Resource Masters Books 98

172 Teaching Pictorial Educational Marital 83

173 Teen Health 124

174 Test Activity Book 51

175 The American Experience Fiction 36

176 The College Writers 61

177 The Earth Time 56

178 The Greatest Man in World 27

179 The Magic School bus at the water works 36

180 The World Book 41

181 The World Book Encyclopedia 48

182 The World is Round Just Like an Orange (many ways of learning) 29

Hashoo Foundation and Rotary Clubs volunteers distributed the books among 115 of educational institutions and organizations in order to increase their overall impact on education.

After receiving the books, HF circulates a call to apply for Rotary Books via official website, Facebook and email (see print screen of the call/announcement in annexure 1). Hashoo Foundation visited various organizations and educational institutions in order to create

awareness and analyze their capacity and need for books. The applications received were sorted based on the information provided in the proposals. The shortlisted institutions were informed and invited to the books distribution and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony at Umeed-e-Noor (distribution center) in Islamabad. After a brief orientation, the b o o k s w e r e d i s t r i b u t e d a m o n g t h e representatives of several educational institutions.

3.3. Methods of Selecting Institutions and Books Distribution

183 Thinking Math 50

185 Time to Explore Student Book 165

186 Time to Explore Teachers Guide 39

187 Trophies Harcourt 172

188 Unified Math 1,637

189 Versa-Tiles 11

190 Vocabulary Workshop 36

191 Webster's Dictionary 51

192 Wild rivers vocabulary development 101

193 Word Atlas 211

194 World Book Millennium 118

195 World Books 41

196 World History 221 197 Writing Practice Book (school level students) 671 198 Young Adult Novels 1,267 Total Rotary Books for 2014 103,873

146 Real Math Edition 351

147 Religious Related books 621

148 Respond to Literature 1,337

149 Revise Your Writing 1,201

150 Saxon Math’s 137

151 Science Explore 33

152 Science Horizon 171

153 Science Magazines 33

154 Science Teacher Guide 33

155 Science Today 111

156 Science 47

157 Sea and Oceans 122

158 Social Psychology 27

159 Social Study Books 165

160 Solar Energy related Books 29

161 Sociology Books 35

162 Sonax Math 42

163 Spanish Language Books 66

164 Spelling Books 247

165 Sports (related books) 309

166 Story Books General 173

167 Students Thesaurus 41

168 Teacher's Guide 446

169 TAKS Power (activity work book) 5,025

170 Teacher Edition 56

171 Teacher Resource Masters Books 98

172 Teaching Pictorial Educational Marital 83

173 Teen Health 124

174 Test Activity Book 51

175 The American Experience Fiction 36

176 The College Writers 61

177 The Earth Time 56

178 The Greatest Man in World 27

179 The Magic School bus at the water works 36

180 The World Book 41

181 The World Book Encyclopedia 48

182 The World is Round Just Like an Orange (many ways of learning) 29

Hashoo Foundation and Rotary Clubs volunteers distributed the books among 115 of educational institutions and organizations in order to increase their overall impact on education.

After receiving the books, HF circulates a call to apply for Rotary Books via official website, Facebook and email (see print screen of the call/announcement in annexure 1). Hashoo Foundation visited various organizations and educational institutions in order to create

awareness and analyze their capacity and need for books. The applications received were sorted based on the information provided in the proposals. The shortlisted institutions were informed and invited to the books distribution and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony at Umeed-e-Noor (distribution center) in Islamabad. After a brief orientation, the b o o k s w e r e d i s t r i b u t e d a m o n g t h e representatives of several educational institutions.

3.3. Methods of Selecting Institutions and Books Distribution

183 Thinking Math 50

185 Time to Explore Student Book 165

186 Time to Explore Teachers Guide 39

187 Trophies Harcourt 172

188 Unified Math 1,637

189 Versa-Tiles 11

190 Vocabulary Workshop 36

191 Webster's Dictionary 51

192 Wild rivers vocabulary development 101

193 Word Atlas 211

194 World Book Millennium 118

195 World Books 41

196 World History 221 197 Writing Practice Book (school level students) 671 198 Young Adult Novels 1,267 Total Rotary Books for 2014 103,873

Signing of MoU with the principle of Federal Government College for Boys Khapulo, Skardu.

MoUs are handed to the representatives of diverse institutions for signing.

On September 25, 2014, Hashoo Foundation organized a “Mega Books Distribution Ceremony” at Ummed-E-Noor, Islamabad. The chief guest of the ceremony was Ms. Nafisa Inayatullah Khan Khattak former Governor

Rotary Club Islamabad Margalla and PTI's Member of the National Assembly (MNA). Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) were signed between HF and the representatives of various organizations.

3.4. Books Distribution Ceremony

Ms. Nafisa Inayat Ullah former Governor Rotary Club Islamabad Margalla (MNA) delivering aspeech during “Mega Ceremony” at Umeed-e-Noor Islamabad.

Chief guest Ms. Nafisa Inayat Ullah former Governor Rotary Club Islamabad Margalla (MNA) andProgram Director HF Muhammad Sadq distributing the books among various organizations

Signing of MoU with the principle of Federal Government College for Boys Khapulo, Skardu.

MoUs are handed to the representatives of diverse institutions for signing.

On September 25, 2014, Hashoo Foundation organized a “Mega Books Distribution Ceremony” at Ummed-E-Noor, Islamabad. The chief guest of the ceremony was Ms. Nafisa Inayatullah Khan Khattak former Governor

Rotary Club Islamabad Margalla and PTI's Member of the National Assembly (MNA). Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) were signed between HF and the representatives of various organizations.

3.4. Books Distribution Ceremony

Ms. Nafisa Inayat Ullah former Governor Rotary Club Islamabad Margalla (MNA) delivering aspeech during “Mega Ceremony” at Umeed-e-Noor Islamabad.

Chief guest Ms. Nafisa Inayat Ullah former Governor Rotary Club Islamabad Margalla (MNA) andProgram Director HF Muhammad Sadq distributing the books among various organizations

HF Program Director distributing books during the “Mega Ceremony” at Umeed –e-Noor.

Book distribution at “Mega Ceremony” at Umeed-e-Noor in Islamabad.

Children playing with ECD material donated by Rotary Books Club in Hunza.

Rotary books were distributed in both rural and urban areas of Pakistan. In urban areas, HF and Rotary visited some of the organizations and distributed books. Moreover, the representative

from various organizations visited the distribution center to collect the books. HF dispatched books through courier to schools in rural areas and remote areas of Pakistan.

3.5. Distribution of Books in Different Areas of Pakistan

Mr. Shukoor, HF Senior Officer Education distributing books among ECD teachers in Rawalpindi.

HF Program Director distributing books during the “Mega Ceremony” at Umeed –e-Noor.

Book distribution at “Mega Ceremony” at Umeed-e-Noor in Islamabad.

Children playing with ECD material donated by Rotary Books Club in Hunza.

Rotary books were distributed in both rural and urban areas of Pakistan. In urban areas, HF and Rotary visited some of the organizations and distributed books. Moreover, the representative

from various organizations visited the distribution center to collect the books. HF dispatched books through courier to schools in rural areas and remote areas of Pakistan.

3.5. Distribution of Books in Different Areas of Pakistan

Mr. Shukoor, HF Senior Officer Education distributing books among ECD teachers in Rawalpindi.

HF volunteer Mr. Saqib ur Rehman handing Rotary books to Dr. Mohsin Khan Director of Institute of Management Sciences Peshawar

Dispatching books to the remote areas of Pakistan.

3.6. Recipient OrganizationsThe 108,873 books were distributed to the following 115 educational institutions, NGO's (Non-Government Organizations), community

organizations, think tanks, private schools, and libraries.

Name of your Organization / Institution

1 Government Middle/Primary School Ali Ghar, Gujranwala, Punjab 300

2 Government Primary School Said Akbar Korona, Nowshera, KPK 300

3 Abdul Qadeer Public School Darel Diamer 2,000

4 ADARSH (Subsidery Of Link House Care) Rawalpindi 300

5 Aga Khan Public School Zhopo Yarkhoon Chitral 800

6 Apex Public School Khaplu Baltistan 1,000

7 Bacha Khan Library Latamber Karak, Kpk 650

8 BADUWA Public School And College Skardu Gilgit-Baltistan 4,000

9 Booni Institute of Education and Management Sciences (BIEMS) Chitral 815

10 Catholic Church Library Rawalpindi 1,000

11 CEENA Health and Welfare Services, Gilgit, GB 440

12 Center For Speech and Hearing Mardan 1,500

13 Chanab College G-9/3 Islamabad 550

14 Community based ECED Hamardas Gupis, District Ghizer 780

15 Community Early Child Development Center Muhallah Kashrot District

Gilgit (2 Boxes of ECD materials)

16 Community Early Child Development Center Village Dass Japuk Tehsile

Punyal District Ghizar (2 Boxes of ECD materials)

17 Community Early Child Development Center Village Hopper District

Hunza-Nagar (2 Boxes of ECD materials)

18 Community Early Child Development Center Village Pheker Nagar

District Hunza-Nagar (2 Boxes of ECD materials)

19 Community Early Child Development Center Village Sandi Yasin

(2 Boxes of ECD materials)

20 Community Early Child Development Center Village Sikanderabad

21 Community Early Child Development Center Village Sultanabad District

22 Community Learning Center Gupis District Ghizer 1,500 23 Community Reading Room Shishkat Gojal, Hunza-Nagar 800 24 Dar Ali Bin Abi Talib,H-8/1 Islamabad 4,380 25 ECD Center, G-6, Islamabad 650

No of booksReceived

HF volunteer Mr. Saqib ur Rehman handing Rotary books to Dr. Mohsin Khan Director of Institute of Management Sciences Peshawar

Dispatching books to the remote areas of Pakistan.

3.6. Recipient OrganizationsThe 108,873 books were distributed to the following 115 educational institutions, NGO's (Non-Government Organizations), community

organizations, think tanks, private schools, and libraries.

Name of your Organization / Institution

1 Government Middle/Primary School Ali Ghar, Gujranwala, Punjab 300

2 Government Primary School Said Akbar Korona, Nowshera, KPK 300

3 Abdul Qadeer Public School Darel Diamer 2,000

4 ADARSH (Subsidery Of Link House Care) Rawalpindi 300

5 Aga Khan Public School Zhopo Yarkhoon Chitral 800

6 Apex Public School Khaplu Baltistan 1,000

7 Bacha Khan Library Latamber Karak, Kpk 650

8 BADUWA Public School And College Skardu Gilgit-Baltistan 4,000

9 Booni Institute of Education and Management Sciences (BIEMS) Chitral 815

10 Catholic Church Library Rawalpindi 1,000

11 CEENA Health and Welfare Services, Gilgit, GB 440

12 Center For Speech and Hearing Mardan 1,500

13 Chanab College G-9/3 Islamabad 550

14 Community based ECED Hamardas Gupis, District Ghizer 780

15 Community Early Child Development Center Muhallah Kashrot District

16 Community Early Child Development Center Village Dass Japuk Tehsile

Punyal District Ghizar (2 Boxes of ECD materials)

17 Community Early Child Development Center Village Hopper District

Hunza-Nagar (2 Boxes of ECD materials)

18 Community Early Child Development Center Village Pheker Nagar

19 Community Early Child Development Center Village Sandi Yasin

(2 Boxes of ECD materials)

20 Community Early Child Development Center Village Sikanderabad

21 Community Early Child Development Center Village Sultanabad District

22 Community Learning Center Gupis District Ghizer 1,500 23 Community Reading Room Shishkat Gojal, Hunza-Nagar 800 24 Dar Ali Bin Abi Talib,H-8/1 Islamabad 4,380 25 ECD Center, G-6, Islamabad 650

No of booksReceived

26 Elum Public School and College (Boys, Campus) Swat 1,100 27 Elum Public School and College (Girls, Campus),Swat KPK 610

28 Elysian Higher Secondary School Gahkuch, Ghizar 300

29 F.G Boys High School Tisar, Skardu, GB 650

30 Falahe-Umat Welfare Society, Rawalpindi 4,000

31 Foresight School System Rawalpindi 1,200

32 Friends Public School Chilas Diamer 1,540

33 GGHSS Akora Khattak, KPK 380

34 GGMS Baghbanpura, Nowshera 210

35 GGPS Iraq Abad. 280

36 GGPS Khair abab. Nowshera 310

37 GGPS Nokhan Risalpur. Nowshera 315

38 GHS Akora Khattak, KPK 310

39 GHS No 2. Nowshera Kalan, Nowshera 300

41 GHS No 2. Nowshera Cantt 250

42 GHS Nowshera Cantt No1. Nowshera 270

43 Gilgit-Baltistan Royal Academy, Gilgit, GB 380

44 Girls High School Tolti Skardu, GB 760

45 Global School and College Brep Chitral 700

46 Government Primary School, Wattar, Nowshera 300

47 Government Degree College Khaplu 1,850

48 Government Surya Khel, Nowshera 300

49 Government Primary School,Iraq aba Nowshera 300

50 Government Primary School,Mera Akora Khattak, KPK 300

51 GPS Dohbi Got Nowshera 285

52 Hashoo Foundation Human Development Resource Centre,

Rawalpindi (RoR)

53 Higher Secondary School and College Ghizer GB 2,500

54 Hunza Leaders College Aliabad District Hunza-Nagar 1,050

55 Institute of Internal Auditors Islamabad, Pakistan 675

56 International Islamic University Islamabad 775

57 Iqra Residential Secondary School for Boys Murree 650

58 Islamabad Reading Room G-9/1, Islamabad 320

59 Jiser High School Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan 565

60 Lee Rozi School Shishkat Hunza, Hunza Nagar 500

61 Library and Resource Center Odver Gulmit District Hunza-Nagar 900

62 Mehnaz Fatima Educational and Welfare Organization Jutial Gilgit 890

63 Milky Way Wisdom Centers(Thoi, Sondi) 3,000

64 Muhammad Sher Tameer-e- Millat Model Higher Secondary School Mitha Tiwana, Punjab

65 Muhammad Sher Tameer-e-Millat Girls College Mitha Tiwanag, Punjab 180

66 My Education Foundation (MEF) Ghizer, GB 2,200

67 Pakistan Institute ICT Development Islamabad 1,000

68 Pamir Public School and Degree College Garam Chashma Chitral 800

69 Pamir Public School and Degree College, Booni Chitral 1,000

70 Pearl School and College Booni Chitral 1,200

71 Pepperdine for Advanced Studies Skardu 2,350

72 Rahnuma-Family Planning Association of Pakistan Islamabad (FPAP),

Islamabad

73 READ PAK Reading Room (TRUST) Islamabad 1,100

74 Regional Office Gilgit (RoG) 4,500

75 Roots International Schools Islamabad 1,140

76 Rotary Club of Rawalpindi 5,500

77 Sacred Heart's School III ,Rawalpindi 1,500

78 SHER School System Aino, Khushab Punjab 200

79 Sher School System Chak No.28 M.B 200

81 Sher School System Dhamak, Punjab 200

82 Sher School System Gujranwalla, Punjab 200

83 Sher School System Jabbi, Punjab 200

84 Sher School System Jharkil, Punjab 200

85 Sher School System Jora Kalan, Punjab 200

86 Sher School System Joyia, Punjab 200

87 Sher School System Katha Saghral, Punjab 200

88 Sher School System Mitha Tiwana, Punjab 200

89 Sher School System New Dhokri, Punjab 200

90 Sher School System Noor Pur Thall, Punjab 200

91 Sher School System Okhli Mohla ,Punjab 200

92 Sher School System Punja, Punjab 200

93 Sher School System Rahdari, Punjab 200

94 Sher School System Roda, Punjab 200

95 Shifa Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan 1,560

96 Social Education Awareness Society (SEAS), Nowshera, KPK 800

97 Space Era Model School Booni Chitral 1,200

26 Elum Public School and College (Boys, Campus) Swat 1,100 27 Elum Public School and College (Girls, Campus),Swat KPK 610

28 Elysian Higher Secondary School Gahkuch, Ghizar 300

29 F.G Boys High School Tisar, Skardu, GB 650

30 Falahe-Umat Welfare Society, Rawalpindi 4,000

31 Foresight School System Rawalpindi 1,200

32 Friends Public School Chilas Diamer 1,540

33 GGHSS Akora Khattak, KPK 380

34 GGMS Baghbanpura, Nowshera 210

35 GGPS Iraq Abad. 280

36 GGPS Khair abab. Nowshera 310

37 GGPS Nokhan Risalpur. Nowshera 315

38 GHS Akora Khattak, KPK 310

41 GHS No 2. Nowshera Cantt 250

42 GHS Nowshera Cantt No1. Nowshera 270

43 Gilgit-Baltistan Royal Academy, Gilgit, GB 380

44 Girls High School Tolti Skardu, GB 760

45 Global School and College Brep Chitral 700

46 Government Primary School, Wattar, Nowshera 300

47 Government Degree College Khaplu 1,850

48 Government Surya Khel, Nowshera 300

49 Government Primary School,Iraq aba Nowshera 300

50 Government Primary School,Mera Akora Khattak, KPK 300

51 GPS Dohbi Got Nowshera 285

52 Hashoo Foundation Human Development Resource Centre,

Rawalpindi (RoR)

53 Higher Secondary School and College Ghizer GB 2,500

54 Hunza Leaders College Aliabad District Hunza-Nagar 1,050

55 Institute of Internal Auditors Islamabad, Pakistan 675

56 International Islamic University Islamabad 775

57 Iqra Residential Secondary School for Boys Murree 650

58 Islamabad Reading Room G-9/1, Islamabad 320

59 Jiser High School Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan 565

60 Lee Rozi School Shishkat Hunza, Hunza Nagar 500

61 Library and Resource Center Odver Gulmit District Hunza-Nagar 900

62 Mehnaz Fatima Educational and Welfare Organization Jutial Gilgit 890

63 Milky Way Wisdom Centers(Thoi, Sondi) 3,000

64 Muhammad Sher Tameer-e- Millat Model Higher Secondary School Mitha Tiwana, Punjab

65 Muhammad Sher Tameer-e-Millat Girls College Mitha Tiwanag, Punjab 180

66 My Education Foundation (MEF) Ghizer, GB 2,200

67 Pakistan Institute ICT Development Islamabad 1,000

68 Pamir Public School and Degree College Garam Chashma Chitral 800

69 Pamir Public School and Degree College, Booni Chitral 1,000

70 Pearl School and College Booni Chitral 1,200

71 Pepperdine for Advanced Studies Skardu 2,350

72 Rahnuma-Family Planning Association of Pakistan Islamabad (FPAP),

Islamabad

73 READ PAK Reading Room (TRUST) Islamabad 1,100

74 Regional Office Gilgit (RoG) 4,500

75 Roots International Schools Islamabad 1,140

76 Rotary Club of Rawalpindi 5,500

77 Sacred Heart's School III ,Rawalpindi 1,500

78 SHER School System Aino, Khushab Punjab 200

81 Sher School System Dhamak, Punjab 200

82 Sher School System Gujranwalla, Punjab 200

83 Sher School System Jabbi, Punjab 200

84 Sher School System Jharkil, Punjab 200

85 Sher School System Jora Kalan, Punjab 200

86 Sher School System Joyia, Punjab 200

87 Sher School System Katha Saghral, Punjab 200

88 Sher School System Mitha Tiwana, Punjab 200

89 Sher School System New Dhokri, Punjab 200

90 Sher School System Noor Pur Thall, Punjab 200

91 Sher School System Okhli Mohla ,Punjab 200

92 Sher School System Punja, Punjab 200

93 Sher School System Rahdari, Punjab 200

94 Sher School System Roda, Punjab 200

95 Shifa Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan 1,560

96 Social Education Awareness Society (SEAS), Nowshera, KPK 800

97 Space Era Model School Booni Chitral 1,200

98 St.Teresa's Parish Library Rawalpindi 4,000

99 State Development Organization-(SDO) Islamabad Pakistan 3,000

100 Station School No.2, Rawalpindi 1,500

101 SZABIST, H-8, Islamabad 480

102 Tameer-e-Millat City of Education, Attock KPK 480

103 The City School, H-8/1, Islamabad 350

104 The Indus Entrepreneurs(TIE) Islamabad 2,000

105 The Leadership Institute for Educational and Social Welfare

Development-LEADs

106 The Message school System Islamabad 430

107 The Rise International School Barakahu Islamabad 2,200

108 TM Khan Elementary School, Mardan KPK 550

109 Umeed-e-Noor,H-8, Islamabad 553

110 Wah Medical College Taxila Rawalpindi 1,500

111 Wisdom House of Education Chattar Murree Rawalpindi 560

112 Young Quizers Puniyal District Ghizer 550 113 Youth Development Center Rawalpindi (YDC) Girls 640 114 Youth Resource Centers, Islamabad 350 115 Zoodkhon Education Center Gojal, District Hunza-Nagar 1,000

Total Number of Rotary Books Distributed 103,873

3.7. Feedbacks from Different Institutions According to the head of Pepperdine for Advanced Studies, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan

Management of Dawn institute of Education Parwak Chitral maintained:

“Reception of the valuable gifts of informative books and reading materials for the students and teachers will definitely increase their capacity to compete in the modern society. It will also be helpful for the students to be well prepared for examination and other opportunities in the future. This initiative from Rotary Books of the World will go a long way in embellishing a well-mannered, disciplined and knowledgeable society.”

“The impact of this noble cause would be far reaching. A generous contribution from Rotary Books for the World program and Hashoo Foundation can change someone's life forever. The books and other educational materials will be fruitful in terms of getting more and more public attentions and energy towards education, aside from promoting rational and critical thinking. Ultimately it will pose a positive impact on the development of society.”

Principal of the Pearl School and College, Booni Chitral exclaimed:

The head of Aisha Lasani Model School Rawalpindi stated:

“A more conducive environment of learning and teaching could be advanced, based on the precious books Rotary Books for the World and that Hashoo Foundation have gifted to my school and college. This will trigger interest in reading and hence an environment of teaching and learning could be expanded. Students' passion to sit in the library and undertake research work will be a positive outcome of this gracious cooperation, for which my staff and I am really thankful.”

“Students at different educational levels will be benefitted from the educational materials and books received from Hashoo Foundation and Rotary books. This great literary help will go into consolidating the academic foundation of children in my institution.”

Students placing their library shelves in Islamabad.

98 St.Teresa's Parish Library Rawalpindi 4,000

99 State Development Organization-(SDO) Islamabad Pakistan 3,000

100 Station School No.2, Rawalpindi 1,500

101 SZABIST, H-8, Islamabad 480

102 Tameer-e-Millat City of Education, Attock KPK 480

103 The City School, H-8/1, Islamabad 350

104 The Indus Entrepreneurs(TIE) Islamabad 2,000

105 The Leadership Institute for Educational and Social Welfare

Development-LEADs

106 The Message school System Islamabad 430

107 The Rise International School Barakahu Islamabad 2,200

108 TM Khan Elementary School, Mardan KPK 550

109 Umeed-e-Noor,H-8, Islamabad 553

110 Wah Medical College Taxila Rawalpindi 1,500

111 Wisdom House of Education Chattar Murree Rawalpindi 560

112 Young Quizers Puniyal District Ghizer 550 113 Youth Development Center Rawalpindi (YDC) Girls 640 114 Youth Resource Centers, Islamabad 350 115 Zoodkhon Education Center Gojal, District Hunza-Nagar 1,000

Total Number of Rotary Books Distributed 103,873

3.7. Feedbacks from Different Institutions According to the head of Pepperdine for Advanced Studies, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan

Management of Dawn institute of Education Parwak Chitral maintained:

“Reception of the valuable gifts of informative books and reading materials for the students and teachers will definitely increase their capacity to compete in the modern society. It will also be helpful for the students to be well prepared for examination and other opportunities in the future. This initiative from Rotary Books of the World will go a long way in embellishing a well-mannered, disciplined and knowledgeable society.”

“The impact of this noble cause would be far reaching. A generous contribution from Rotary Books for the World program and Hashoo Foundation can change someone's life forever. The books and other educational materials will be fruitful in terms of getting more and more public attentions and energy towards education, aside from promoting rational and critical thinking. Ultimately it will pose a positive impact on the development of society.”

Principal of the Pearl School and College, Booni Chitral exclaimed:

The head of Aisha Lasani Model School Rawalpindi stated:

“A more conducive environment of learning and teaching could be advanced, based on the precious books Rotary Books for the World and that Hashoo Foundation have gifted to my school and college. This will trigger interest in reading and hence an environment of teaching and learning could be expanded. Students' passion to sit in the library and undertake research work will be a positive outcome of this gracious cooperation, for which my staff and I am really thankful.”

“Students at different educational levels will be benefitted from the educational materials and books received from Hashoo Foundation and Rotary books. This great literary help will go into consolidating the academic foundation of children in my institution.”

Students placing their library shelves in Islamabad.

According to the staff in-charge of Student Affairs:

“Students at professional level will receive proper guidance, information and education in areas of finance, accounting, risk management and governance. The books we received from Hashoo Foundation and Rotary books will also greatly help us in academic as well as professional activities of our college particularly in the field of medical science, engineering and general education.”

State Development Organization (SDO) Pakistan, a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) based NGO said:

“The donation of books from Rotary Books for the World, Hashoo Foundation and Rotary Clubs will increase the worth and capacity of the organizational Resource Center Swat and will benefit students by sparking reading habit amongst them.” It was further narrated that the books will be helpful in promoting understanding towards economic empowerment, peace and prosperity in the long run.”

4. Case Studies4.1. Case Study 1: The Rise International School System, Barakaho Islamabad

“The literacy rate in the surrounding is high. Nonetheless, we are focusing on improving the quality of knowledge and information by utilizing all resources available at the school, where there are 500 students at present. The enrolment of students from vulnerable families is about 80%, we enroll the ones who cannot afford to buy books and reading materials. The Books donated by Rotary Books for the World, Hashoo Foundation and Rotary Clubs have made things easier for these students.”

“The school was in developing phase, hereafter gives great importance to the availability of educational materials”.

The Rise International School Barakaho is a leading private school in the suburbs of Islamabad, working with a vision to serve the underprivileged communities. Since its establishment, the school has maintained remarkable academic record, which has been helpful in reaching out to the majority of population in Barakaho.

Mr. Muhammad Arshad, principal of the School said:

The Management of the school admitted that:

After identifying the need of a library, the school administration approached Hashoo Foundation, requesting for donation of Rotary books to the library, which, as they put it “will enable them to make the school a real hub of information and standard education.” Today, Rise International Public School has a library consisting of more than 2,000 books.

Explaining the impact of books on the academic well being of the school, Mr. Muhammad Arshad said:

Reflection from teachers of the same school:

“These books will play a critical role in broadening the vision of students aside from deepening their thought and reconstruction of information. Besides studying the books to enrich their information, students and teachers will also use these valuable resources as a source of cross-reference for research purposes. These books will help the students in exploring the culture and literature of western civilizations”, he added.

“Because of the internet, the habit of book reading has been damaged. Students and teachers have easier access to information through the internet whenever they need something. The initiative of Hashoo Foundation and Rotary Club will play significant role in rejuvenating the reading habit from the diversified collection of books”.

4.2. Case Study 2: Hunza Leaders College, Aliabad Hunza

Hunza Leaders College (HLC) is an emerging group of colleges in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan. Being a leading educational institute, HLC is striving to provide all basic necessities to their students. Operating in a far-flung area, the institute faces a

tremendous lack of resources to promote the efficacy of their students 'education.

Management of Hunza Leaders Colleges explained:

“Without a considerable number of resources, an educational institution can hardly claim to impart standard education to its pupils”.

Mr. Shukoor (HF) organized an orientation session on book reading habits with students in Islamabad.

With regard to the Rotary books donation, the spokesperson of HLC added:

“The impact of books on one's life is everlasting and far-reaching. We believe there is no room for mediocrity in the 21st century. Students must be equipped with the knowledge and competence to effectively compete on national and international platforms. The accessibility to the international universities now is in hand-held computers. The books will greatly improve analytical skills of

students to understand their field from different approaches i.e. European, American etc. that would enable them to pursue higher studies accordingly. This will bring lasting effects not only to the lives of students but to the community as whole”.

Rotary books will help promote excellent reading habits amongst students, who, in return, would be able to deliver effective services to community in the future.

According to the staff in-charge of Student Affairs:

“Students at professional level will receive proper guidance, information and education in areas of finance, accounting, risk management and governance. The books we received from Hashoo Foundation and Rotary books will also greatly help us in academic as well as professional activities of our college particularly in the field of medical science, engineering and general education.”

State Development Organization (SDO) Pakistan, a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) based NGO said:

“The donation of books from Rotary Books for the World, Hashoo Foundation and Rotary Clubs will increase the worth and capacity of the organizational Resource Center Swat and will benefit students by sparking reading habit amongst them.” It was further narrated that the books will be helpful in promoting understanding towards economic empowerment, peace and prosperity in the long run.”

4. Case Studies4.1. Case Study 1: The Rise International School System, Barakaho Islamabad

“The literacy rate in the surrounding is high. Nonetheless, we are focusing on improving the quality of knowledge and information by utilizing all resources available at the school, where there are 500 students at present. The enrolment of students from vulnerable families is about 80%, we enroll the ones who cannot afford to buy books and reading materials. The Books donated by Rotary Books for the World, Hashoo Foundation and Rotary Clubs have made things easier for these students.”

“The school was in developing phase, hereafter gives great importance to the availability of educational materials”.

The Rise International School Barakaho is a leading private school in the suburbs of Islamabad, working with a vision to serve the underprivileged communities. Since its establishment, the school has maintained remarkable academic record, which has been helpful in reaching out to the majority of population in Barakaho.

Mr. Muhammad Arshad, principal of the School said:

The Management of the school admitted that:

After identifying the need of a library, the school administration approached Hashoo Foundation, requesting for donation of Rotary books to the library, which, as they put it “will enable them to make the school a real hub of information and standard education.” Today, Rise International Public School has a library consisting of more than 2,000 books.

Explaining the impact of books on the academic well being of the school, Mr. Muhammad Arshad said:

Reflection from teachers of the same school:

“These books will play a critical role in broadening the vision of students aside from deepening their thought and reconstruction of information. Besides studying the books to enrich their information, students and teachers will also use these valuable resources as a source of cross-reference for research purposes. These books will help the students in exploring the culture and literature of western civilizations”, he added.

“Because of the internet, the habit of book reading has been damaged. Students and teachers have easier access to information through the internet whenever they need something. The initiative of Hashoo Foundation and Rotary Club will play significant role in rejuvenating the reading habit from the diversified collection of books”.

4.2. Case Study 2: Hunza Leaders College, Aliabad Hunza

Hunza Leaders College (HLC) is an emerging group of colleges in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan. Being a leading educational institute, HLC is striving to provide all basic necessities to their students. Operating in a far-flung area, the institute faces a

tremendous lack of resources to promote the efficacy of their students 'education.

Management of Hunza Leaders Colleges explained:

“Without a considerable number of resources, an educational institution can hardly claim to impart standard education to its pupils”.

Mr. Shukoor (HF) organized an orientation session on book reading habits with students in Islamabad.

With regard to the Rotary books donation, the spokesperson of HLC added:

“The impact of books on one's life is everlasting and far-reaching. We believe there is no room for mediocrity in the 21st century. Students must be equipped with the knowledge and competence to effectively compete on national and international platforms. The accessibility to the international universities now is in hand-held computers. The books will greatly improve analytical skills of

students to understand their field from different approaches i.e. European, American etc. that would enable them to pursue higher studies accordingly. This will bring lasting effects not only to the lives of students but to the community as whole”.

Rotary books will help promote excellent reading habits amongst students, who, in return, would be able to deliver effective services to community in the future.

4.3. Case Study 3: Dar Ali Bin Abi Talib School,H-8 Islamabad

“We are pleased to serve the most deserving segment of the society by providing best facilities in Islamabad. Due to lack of resources/materials and other highly prioritized needs of the students, it was quite difficult to replenish the library with required resources. Now is possible with the help of the Rotary books”.

Dar Ali Bin Abi Talib School, an Islamabad based educational institute and a project of International Islamic Relief, focuses on the education of orphans and less privileged students across Pakistan. It provides boarding to more than 200 orphan students that also includes provision of free education with best facilities available at the premises. Affiliated with Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Islamabad for Higher Secondary School Certificate Level, the school has remarkable footings in its operation.

Javed Ullah Khan, the principal of the school spoke of the contribution from HF and Rotary as follows:

Keeping in consideration the need and importance of the library, the concerned school Management inferred:

The institute observed that number of students attending the library increased after it was replenished with books. The management and students are very pleased with the donation of valuable books and educational materials by Rotary and HF.

Hashoo Foundation has conducted regular visits to the library to provide their technical support in how to manage the books in the library.

“In order to keep registration with Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Islamabad, it is essential that the library should have at-least 3,000 books. The school was in shortfall of books and now they regularly insist on increasing the number of books. The direct benefit of Hashoo Foundation and Rotary book donation is that the library has been filled with adequate number of books—a condition required for FBISE”.

5. Role of VolunteersVolunteers played vital role in effectively sorting and distributing of Rotary books among the selected institutions. Education Department of Hashoo Foundation developed a well-organized team of volunteers, majority of them are HF Scholars, YDC Students and Alumni members of HF Scholarship Program. In 2014, Hashoo Foundation engaged approximately 200 volunteers for unloading, sorting, grading, listing, packing and distributing of Rotary books.

HF team, Rotary and other stakeholders highly appreciated their dedication and spirit of

volunteerism. A core member of the HF team noted that he was very inspired by the passion and dedication of these volunteers towards the task assigned to them.

From the volunteers' perspective, the experience was also beneficial for them as during sorting, grading and listing of books they went through considerable contents, which was a source of information and inspiration for them.

6. Challenges and LearningsWe received thousands of different books, which need ample time for sorting. It is difficult to find regular volunteers who commit to help for certain time. New volunteers joining in every weekend makes difficult the continuity and the consistency of the work. Educational institutions in far-flung areas have difficulties reaching the distribution point. In order to overcome this obstacle, HF had to procure support to deliver the books through courier.

It was difficult to develop a schedule with Rotary volunteers and mobilize them on required time.Due to unavailability of communication services and Internet in far-flung areas, it is very difficult to collect pictures and reports in due time. We learned there is a high demand for reference books like dictionaries, thesaurus, Encyclopedias etc.

7. Rotary Books for the World Partners in Pakistan

President Rotary Club Mr. Abdul Manan and Ex. President Nosherwan Khan receiving the books for distribution to the Rotary Club's selected institutes.