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In Today's Newsletter
Help the Victims of Katrina!
'Pakistan's Girl Wonder': The Youngest Certified Microsoft Expert
Pakistan's Paradox: Weak Institutions, Strong People
Back To School Tips!
How to Counter Low Achievement in Pakistan's Schools?
Latest Online Poll: How can Education in Pakistan be made Practical?
Empower Children through HDF's Education Programs
A Former Drop Out, Now Loves School!
Calling All Volunteers in IT, Marketing, Writing and More!

Assalamu alaikum,

The movement of education and literacy in Pakistan is contantly gaining momentum. Human Development Foundation is in the front lines of this noble struggle.

Although Pakistan's literacy rate is still not that impressive, the overwhelming amount of success stories of non-formal school graduates and self-taught young geniuses in Pakistan are inspiritng!

A lot of work to be done to enhance our education system in Pakistan. Pak-Americans are the most highly educated Pakistanis in the world. It's our responsibility to give back to Pakistan and its people what brough us here to begin with: Education and Talent.

We invite you to join our ever-growing movement of community empowerment and education. There are 5 practical ways you can help!

On behalf of the board members and staff of the Human Development Foundation we extend our heartfelt sympathies to the victims of Katrina. It is one of the worst storms in the southern United States and has affected thousands of people in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi destroying almost everything in its path. Please help them to the best of your ability.

GEO will be airing a HDF special on Jaiza on Sunday, September 4, 2005:
Main slot Sunday - 12:05 p.m. Pacific 3:05 p.m. Eastern - (11:05 p.m. - Dubai)
Repeat Monday - 3:05 a.m. Pacific 6:05 a.m. Eastern - (2:05 p.m. Dubai)
Repeat Monday - 10:05 p.m. Pacific 1:05 a.m. Eastern - (11:05 a.m. Dubai)

Peace,
YesPakistan.com Team

'Pakistan's Girl Wonder': The Youngest Certified Microsoft Expert
Sitting down for a personal meeting with Bill Gates this week, 10-year-old Arfa Karim Randhawa asked the Microsoft founder why the company doesn't hire people her age. Arfa, a promising software programmer from Faisalabad, Pakistan, is believed
to be the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in the world.[read more]

Pakistan's Paradox: Weak Institutions, Strong People
Pakistan is a country with one of the lowest literacy rates in the world, but, interestingly, some of its highly educated people have dominated many international forums. In addition, Pakistan's human capital abroad represents some of the finest talent available, not to mention millions of dollars of investment. [read more]

Back to School Tips!
Check out the list of annotated links to practical Study tips and guides under four different categories. These tips are aimed to help the high school and university students master their memorization, learning, time-management, and examination skills. [read more]

How to Counter Low Achievement in Pakistan's Schools?
There has been much emphasis placed on getting Pakistani children into primary schools to ensure that they receive at least a basic education. While it is critical that children stay in school, it is equally important that they perform well. In order to raise the achievement levels of Pakistan's primary school students, a number of critical steps must be taken. [read more]

33% of our survey participants say that August 14th represents a celebration of their freedom and independence, while 29% say that August 14th renews their commitment to Pakistan's progress.

Survey Question: What does August 14th mean to you?

A celebration of our freedom and independence	32.62%
Reminder of Pakistan's history and purpose	29.41%
Renewal of Commitment to Pakistan's Progress	28.88%
Simply a day off from work or school with family	9.09%

How can Education in Pakistan be made Practical?

Empower Children through HDF's Education Programs!
HDF, with the participation of the local community, has been running several non-formal schools that have empowered thousands of children and adults. All the expenses except the space (which is provided by the community) are born by HDF, including all the material, teacher's salary, teachers' training etc. Read more about the salient features of the program.[read more]

A Former Drop Out, Now Loves School!
HDF counts on its volunteers to carry out most of its activities in US. We are thankful to people who have volunteered to manage our booths at community events, distributed our brochures during Ramada, organized fund raising events for us and much more. We are looking for people with various skills who are willing to commit their time on a regular basis. [read more]

Help a family achieve dignity for just fifty cents a day!
Your tax-deductible donation of just $15 per month will help us provide services for a family of eight. $30 per month supports two families. That’s just a dollar per day to help two families reach for dignity and well-being. Won’t you take a moment to donate now?

HDF is an organization of Pakistani-Americans.

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The mission of HDF shall be to facilitate a non-political movement for a positive social change and community empowerment through mass literacy, enhanced quality of education, universal primary health care and grassroots economic development.