Rotary Club of Hyderabad Indus Promotes Girls’ Education and Polio Awareness

Rotary Club of Hyderabad Indus (RCH Indus) organized a seminar on girls’ education, women’s empowerment and polio awareness at Government Girls High School (GGHS) Noor Muhammad-I, Qasimabad-II, Hyderabad, in connection with World Polio Day.

The Basic Education and Literacy Seminar aimed to highlight the importance of educating girls, empowering young women, promoting literacy and strengthening public awareness about polio eradication.

Education and Women’s Empowerment

The programme opened with the recitation of the Holy Quran, Naat and the national anthem, followed by a welcome address from the school’s principal, Madam Qirat Ul Ain Soomro.

Madam Asma Bhatti, Deputy Director of the Education and Literacy Department, Hyderabad, attended as chief guest. Rtn. Riaz Ahmed Memon, former deputy governor and member of RCH Indus, joined as guest of honour.

In her address, Asma Bhatti appreciated the Rotary Club for arranging the seminar. She highlighted the importance of educational awareness initiatives in encouraging students to contribute to a healthier and more progressive society. She also distributed Polio Speaking Books, provided by RCH Indus, among outstanding students.

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Rtn. PP Prem Kumar of the Rotary Club of Mirpurkhas delivered a talk on girls’ education and women’s empowerment. He explained how educating girls supports social progress, economic development and equality. He encouraged students to pursue their education confidently and play an active role in their families and communities.

Interactive Session Encourages Student Participation

Rtn. Dr. Sarfaraz Qureshi, Assistant Rotary Coordinator (ARC) and secretary of RCH Indus, led an interactive session with students. He answered their questions and encouraged them to participate in educational and awareness activities.

Guest of honour Riaz Ahmed Memon urged students to promote education and literacy among their classmates, friends and surrounding communities. He encouraged them to become active contributors to social development and help build a more educated and empowered society.

World Polio Day Awareness Activities

As part of the World Polio Day programme, organizers presented Rotary-branded End Polio caps and shirts to the chief guest and school principal. They also distributed polio social mobilization materials among teachers and students to highlight the importance of vaccination.

The seminar concluded with an awareness walk inside the school premises. Participants reinforced Rotary’s message that children under five should receive polio drops during every relevant vaccination campaign to help protect them against the disease.

The school administration and staff appreciated RCH Indus for arranging the programme and acknowledged Rotary’s continued efforts to support education, women’s empowerment, public health and the global campaign to eradicate polio.

Rotary Club of Hyderabad Indus reaffirmed its commitment to creating lasting community impact through education, awareness, engagement and service to humanity.