Arfa Kareem Foundation initiates scholarship for students

The Punjab University Department of Social Work, in collaboration with the Arfa Karim Foundation and the Sughra Begum Centre for Education Policy and Development, orchestrated a thought-provoking seminar titled ‘Education, Social Innovation, and Social Development: Arfa Karim’s Dream’ at Al Raazi Hall. The event served as a platform to unveil the Arfa Karim Fellowship program, a noble initiative aiming to grant scholarships to 50 deserving students. This endeavor not only pays homage to the legacy of Arfa Karim but also extends support to the educational aspirations of young individuals.

Distinguished speakers at the seminar underscored the transformative potential of the IT sector in addressing the plight of out-of-school children. They elucidated how technological advancements can serve as a catalyst in mitigating educational disparities and fostering social development.

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The seminar boasted a distinguished lineup of personalities, including Dr. Sonia Umar, Director of the Sughra Begum Centre for Education Policy and Development; Dr. Uzma Ashiq, Chairperson of the Department of Social Work; Samina Karim, Chairperson of the Arfa Karim Foundation; Tabinda Islam, Chief Executive Officer; Dr. Rubeena Zakar, Director of Social and Cultural Studies; Dr. Amjad Abbas Magsi, President of the Academic Staff Association; Dr. Kamran Abid, Director of GG IT; and Dr. Mahboob Hussain, Chairman of the History Department, among other esteemed teachers and students.

The seminar not only served as a platform for insightful discourse but also highlighted the collaborative efforts of academia and philanthropic organizations in advancing the cause of education and social development, aligning with the visionary aspirations of Arfa Karim.