In the heart of Muzaffargarh, along the tranquil banks of the River Chenab, lies Kanday Wala Basti Metla, a village obscured by the shadows of neglect. Cattle farming and the sale of dairy products have long been the lifeblood of this community, pushing its residents to seek opportunities beyond the city or even abroad.

 

However, beneath the pastoral exterior, a stark reality prevailed—deprivation of education. Before the intervention of TAKMIL, Kanday Wala Basti Metla remained untouched by the light of learning. A desolate landscape echoed with the sounds of child labor, as 8-9-year-olds toiled, denied the chance to experience the transformative power of education.

 

Mazhar Mehmood, a beacon of hope from the village, endured a formidable journey for his education. Trekking long distances for each academic milestone, he harbored a fervent belief that the children of his village should be spared such hardships. In 2020, he initiated a survey, unveiling the absence of any educational institution. Confronting parents, many grappling with addiction and unaware of education’s significance, proved to be his greatest challenge.

 

Enter TAKMIL, and the trajectory of Kanday Wala Basti Metla shifted dramatically. The Shaheed Bilal Arshad School emerged in 2021, a testament to resilience and commitment. After persistent dialogues with parents, their resolve crumbled, paving the way for children to embrace the gift of education.

 

Today, these young minds, once bound by circumstance, flourish in Grade 8 under TAKMIL’s wings. Aspirations have ignited, with dreams of professionalism taking root. The Lahore Science Expo became a stage for Kanday Wala Basti Metla’s students, showcasing DNA models and Neural Network AI projects. Parents, once skeptical, now beam with pride, expressing gratitude for TAKMIL’s transformative impact. They did not only learn during the project participation but also learnt from the others who came to the Science Expo. The best experience for them was to see the historical places of Lahore which boosted their morale as what the syllabus was showing them, they are now watching with their eyes.

 

In the classrooms of Shaheed Bilal Arshad School, futures are being rewritten, social evils are being challenged, and a village is awakening to the promise of a brighter tomorrow. The tale of Kanday Wala Basti Metla is no longer one of neglect; it’s a narrative of hope, education, and the unstoppable force of positive change.

 

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