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 Good Deeds Activities - NAVY LEAGUE
Rebuilding Hope: The Pakistan Navy League's Holistic Community Development

Introducing Baba Island: A Community at the Crossroads
Geographic and Socio-Economic Context
Nestled in Karachi's harbor area, Baba Island represents a microcosm of challenges faced by isolated coastal communities. Home to approximately 16,000 residents, the island has long been characterized by:

• Complete isolation from mainland infrastructure
• Absence of road or bridge connections
• Reliance on ferry transportation
• Lack of essential civic amenities
• Limited access to clean water and proper waste disposal
• Minimal healthcare facilities

Educational Renaissance: Transforming the Baba Island School
Historical Background
Established in 1971, the Baba Island School initially struggled with:

• Minimal student enrollment (150 students)
• Limited teaching staff (10 teachers)
• Deteriorating infrastructure
• Restricted academic offerings

Remarkable Educational Transformation
Since the Navy League's intervention in 2002, the school has undergone a profound metamorphosis:
Enrollment and Academic Expansion

• Student population increased from 150 to 800
• Curriculum extended to matriculation level
• Established a coeducational environment

Teaching Excellence

• Expanded teaching staff to 36 educators
• 6 government-appointed teachers
• 30 locally trained women educators
• Comprehensive training programs through:
  • Sindh Education Foundation
  • Teachers Resource Training Center
  • Bahria University
  • Pakistan Navy
  • INFAQ Foundation
  • Literate Pakistan (N.G.O)

Infrastructural Revolution
New School Building Project

• Total investment: Rs 15 million
• 16 modern classrooms
• Capacity for 1,000 students
• Address safety concerns of previous structure
• Funded through donations from Navy League members and supporters

Empowerment Beyond Academics
Extracurricular and Community Initiatives
Annual Celebrations and Motivational Programs

• Result and Prize Distribution Ceremony
  • Cash prizes for top-performing students
  • Recognition of maximum attendance
  • Honoring outstanding mothers and teachers
• Pakistan Day Celebration
  • Cultural and historical education
  • Skits and national song performances
  • Distribution of national flags
• Eid Milad ul Nabi Celebration
  • Islamic teachings emphasizing human rights
  • Spiritual connection without strict religious overtones

Knowledge and Skill Development

• School-level seminars and public speaking exercises
• Planned excursion visits to educational locations
• Medical camps providing dental and eye care

Community Transformation Initiatives
Women's Empowerment Program
Establishment of Garment Stitching Unit

• Collaboration with Moawin Foundation
• State-of-the-art training facility
• Over 100 women enrolled
• Free professional skill development
• Commercial model ensuring direct financial benefits
• Promoting economic independence and self-reliance

Adult Literacy Program

• Partnership with Literate Pakistan Foundation
• Teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic
• Growing demand for expanded literacy classes

Technological Access

• Computer center with 20 computers/Laptops
• Plans to expand 
• Bridging digital divide
• Providing modern educational opportunities

Comprehensive Community Welfare
Healthcare and Social Support

• Medical assistance beyond local facilities
• Wheelchair distribution
• Housing assistance for vulnerable families
• Ration distribution during:
  • COVID-19 pandemic
  • Flood relief
  • Ramadan support
• Annual Eid ul Azha livestock distribution

The Navy League: Our Mission and Vision
Established in 2001, the Navy League is a non-political organization dedicated to:

• Supporting retired Naval officers
• Promoting maritime interests
• Engaging in social and educational development
• Registered under Societies Act XXI of 1860

Our Commitment: Holistic community development through education, skill enhancement, and quality of life improvement.
Together, We Build Futures