Beaconhouse Group Donates Rs 15 million for Flood Relief through the Mahmud Ali Kasuri Welfare Trust

Beaconhouse, Pakistan’s largest network of private educational institutions has made a Rs 15 million donation through its charitable wing, Mahmud Ali Kasuri (MAK) Welfare Trust, to assist flood affected families by aiding relief and reconstruction work in the worst-hit areas of Pakistan.

Beaconhouse has collaborated with Akhuwat Foundation to help flood affectees by distributing 2,000 ration bags worth Rs 10 million in DG Khan, Punjab; Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Khairpur and Thatta, Sindh; and Pasheen, Balochistan. These ration bags contain a variety of food items for approximately one month of sustenance for a family of six to seven individuals. Additionally, a contribution of Rs 5 million is being made through MAK Welfare Trust for the long-term rehabilitation of the affected areas.

Additionally, through the Premier Diverse Learning Concepts (PDLC) project that works for school improvement, Beaconhouse Group also provided shelter to 400 families at a government adopted school in Kolab Jial, Sindh, along with food supplies and basic healthcare facilities for a month.

A week-long donation drive for clothing and bedding was also organised across more than 1,100 campuses of Beaconhouse, The Educators and Concordia Colleges nationwide. The collections of these were donated to Akhuwat Foundation’s Clothes Bank.

Reflecting upon the situation, Mrs. Nasreen Mahmud Kasuri, Founder and Chairperson of Beaconhouse stated, “Beaconhouse is a strong advocate of social responsibility and is committed to carrying out public and community services through wide-ranging initiatives. Through the MAK Welfare Trust we have consistently supported Pakistan during trying times and will continue to do so. I am confident that together we can help rebuild the lives and homes of the millions affected.”

Beaconhouse group has always shown strong dedication towards the uplift and betterment of society and this alliance is yet another embodiment of it. Beaconhouse Group being the top education institute of Pakistan continues with its mission to serve the community and give back to society through multiple CSR activities.

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