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History
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Historical Background
Birth of AZM-E-NAU
In 1994, Mr. Ibadat Hussain, and Mr. Ghazanfar Mahmood residents of Dhok Said Mohammad, Village Tumair, Islamabad took the challenge and enlisted support of a few other like minded friends, and set up a CBO with the assistance and patronage of National Rural Support Program (NRSP). The CBO invited Mr. Wasim A. Zuberi a new resident of Tumair and thereafter the group was formally established, by 10th March 2000. An NGO was registered as AZM-E-NAU Development and Welfare Organization with registration number VSWA/ICT/668.
Snap Shot of the group's Activities; 1994-2009
Encourged by National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) 30 local residents assembled in the house of Khushi Muhammad and formed a Community Based Organization (CBO) of Dhoke Said Muhammad. President and Manager were elected and their first resolution was to setup Primary school for the children of their community.
May 4, 1994
Established a women’s wing within CBO
August 4, 1994
a saving and a loan scheme was also floated to encourage sense of saving and provide loans to members in order to enlarge their business and enhance their income. NRSP provided the funds for loan to purchase of livestock, seeds, fertilizer and business training. In 1996.“Prime Ministers Literacy Scheme” provided financial and technical assistant for the school and signed 3 years agreement with the CBO.
May 1, 1996
First Major breakthrough came in 1996 when Sultana Foundation, a nearby NGO purchased land (4 kanals) for the purpose of this CBO to build the school and its Vice President AVM (Rtd) M Y Khan donated funds for the construction of 3 room’s school building on this land. Sultana Foundation also assisted to form vocational center for women was opened within the school premises where village women were given training in sewing, embroidery and knitting. 650 women were benefited with the center and the strength of the school quickly reached to 80 (boys and girls). Prior to this point all classes were held under the open sky.
1996 - 1997
Second breakthrough came in 1997 when National Education Foundation (NEF) signed a three years agreement with the CBO to provide financial and technical assistance to operate the expand school. In November 2000, the Agreement was further extended until 2009.An “Adult Education for Women” project was also initiated by the CBO.
1998- 2000
The third major breakthrough come in the year 2000 when Mr. Wasim Zuberi, a new resident of Tumair village joined the CBO and was elected Chairman. Mr. Wasim Zuberi enlisted support of Islamabad’s notable residents, elder of the community, businessmen, multinational oil companies and friends from Islamabad and Karachi. The CBO was reorganized, elections held, and the CBO was formally registered under “1967 Social Welfare Act” as a nonprofit non-government organization (NGO) and was named AZM-E-NAU Development and Welfare Organization. The primary school level was raised to secondary school for girls, qualified teachers were employed, computer education was introduced, teachers training was provided and teachers were encourage to improve their educational qualification to all level of students.
The students were mostly poor villagers, farmers and laborers who could not afford high fees and transport for their children therefore the school was made a “Charitable Institution” funded by donators and nominal fees were charged for only those who can pay rest would pay no fees and would be provided uniform and books as well.
2003 - 2005
With some additional funds availability Mr. Naim Pasha, the famous architect of Islamabad designed and supervised construction the new school building at no cost to AZM-E-NAU. Pakistan Bait-Ul-Maal Assisted AZM-E-NAU & donated 80% of funds for the construction of vocational center for women and the computer center. Friends of AZM-E-NAU donated generously and the new Block was completed in 18 months.
In 2005 the organization mobilized their staff, collected funds from locals and outside source like USA, UK and other organization to help Earth Quake victims of Bagh, Muzafrabad and Balakot of Azad Jammu &Kashmir. Nearly Rs. 1.8M worth of foods, cloths, blankets and other basic needs were distributed in the affected areas. This helping project was mobilized for 2 years.
2006 - 2010
Fourth major breakthrough came in 2006 when London resident(a relation of Mrs. Nadira Sohail, a Member Board of Directors), Counselor Lal Hussain, Mayor of Sutton County UK and Chairman of Sultan Hyder Trust in the UK visited the school and agreed to build classrooms. Mr. & Mrs. Ijaz Rashid was the primary donor of the Sultan Hyder Trust. Mr. Ijaz Rashid also initiated a scholarship scheme for 20 deserving children. The construction of school building, costing over Rs. 25 lac, included the classrooms, Library, Science lab, bathroom and stores were constructed.
In 2007 Senator Mushahid Husain Syed was very pleased with the school and generously helped AZM-E-NAU with construction of AUDITORIUM at a cost of Rs. 20 lac from his development fund. The Auditorium and the modern facilities are now functioning fully. AZM-E-NAU Model School was registered with PIERA (Private Institute Regularity Authority) and is also affiliated with the Federal Board of Pakistan. Examination of outside schools children for 5th class and 9th, 10th and 1st year college are also held in the Auditorium and the school.
Also in 2009, AZM-E-NAU again mobilized their members, staff, students and appealed to nation for donations for flood relief activities of Nowshera, Mangoraand Kalam (Swat). Clothes Blankets, Meat, Eid gifts and other basic needs were provided to the victims costing nearly Rs. 42 lac. This helping projects mobilized for 2-5 years.
In December 2010 Azm-e-nau established Youth club for boys of Tumair to play difference sports activities eg cricket, football and AZM-E-NAU provided cricket, table tennis and football sports equipments.
July 5, 2018
In 5th July 2018 the up gradation of Science labs (according to the Federal Board requirement). R.C.C. Roofing replaced the old tin roofs, flooring, plasting, painting, electricity work was completed. Grounds outside the classrooms was re-made with the assistance of Dr. Naim Ghani, Chairman Sultana Foundation. (Outside grounds is a mix of grass in (3600 sqft) and concrete/tiles of over (4000 sqft).
Another a great achievement of AZM-E-NAU school, the health unit (dispensary) building was inaugurated by Dr. Zulfiqar Butt and Dr. Naila Butt (Owner Bilal Hospital & Executive members of AZM-E-NAU. The main aims are this health unit to provide awareness against diseases and basic health care to local community (through medical camps), Staff and Students. Also ready to provide medical facilities for effecties students and staff.
Year 2019
On 6th April, 2019 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The programs activities comprised of various health education lectures, a range of free tests and individual consultation session with doctors of different specialties.
In September 2019 Azm e Nau arranged teacher training session so that quality education may be provided to the locality residents. The session of continued for two days in the supervision of Mrs. Noveen.
Year 2000
On 14th March 2020 a seminar was held to introduce the covid-19 awareness and its impact in the society in auditorium of Azm e Nau. A large number ladies and men of local community of Tumair and its surrounding localities participated in the seminar. The chief guest of occasion was Dr. Mumtaz Ali Khan. He gave the awareness to the participants regarding Covid-19 and its impact in the society in the coming days.
In the light of instructions of Worthy Sr. Pattern Mr. Wasim A. Zubari data of Daily Wager was collected. With help the honorable friends of Azm e Nau and its neighbor’s remarkable funds were distributed among the families of locality to enable them to face the setback and Covid-19 lockdown. This programmed had been continued until the covid-19 ban lifted.
2021 - 2024
In November 11, 2021 a big achievement our school started technical education imitative and affiliated with NTB (National Training Bureau Islamabad) at different technical trades, after that started construction of technical lab according to NTB and NAVTTC courses.
On December, 2nd 2023, a free medical camp, for the screening of Hepatitis B and C was organized at Azm-e-Nau High School, Tumair under the auspices of Azm-e-Nau and Al-Khidmat Foundation. Blood samples were collected from 30 staff members, board members and 270 students in a very efficient and professional manner by the medical team of the Foundation.
AZM-E-NAU is a non Profit, non- government organization. AZM-E-NAU has evolved over the past 30 years (set up in 1994) from an grass root organization involved in project for rural credits and social development, to one that focuses strictly on education for girls and women.
AZM-E-NAU is located in village Tumair of Islamabad Capital Territory with population estimated at 55,000.Tumair village is located approximately 20kms east of Islamabad and is made up of 15 small settlements (Dhoke). AZM-E-NAU organization is located in Dhok Said Muhammad which houses a population of approximately 5300 individuals. AZM-E-NAU, as an organization, has outreach of approximately 27000 people in a radius 0f 4 to 6 km.
Objectives
To improve the living standard of the local community by enhancing female education
To increase the income of Tamair’s family units.
To broaden the vision of Tumair’s community in order to groom their children to be successful citizens.
Azm-e-Nau Today
It is important to state that AZME NAU has gone through an evolutionary process since inception. The organization has evolved From being involved in integrated development projects to working strictly on education through lomair’s AZM E NAU Model School AZM-E NAU provides invaluable education to children who otherwise would not have access to formal education.
The executive committee feels strongly about consolidating scarce resources in order to focus on quality of instruction both at school and vocational training center. However, when approached by other organization AZM-E-NAU does involve itself in community service related activities.
In an attempt to maintain a competitive edge over government and private schools within ICT Area of Islamabad, AZM-E-NAU Model School has adopted an English based curriculum for Primary and Nursery classes. It is planned to gradually take to higher classes. It is important to state that AZM E-NAU’s policy is to only allow enrollment of girls in classes 6-10 in the view that Tumair does not have a high school for girls. Efforts are made to delegate our best teachers for Nursery and Primary section to make a strong base.
Board Members
Our board members are the driving force behind Azm-e-Nau, leading with commitment and a shared passion to serve humanity.
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