Begum Samina Alvi was invited as the Chief Guest at the SCINOSA Day Home.

KARACHI -- 'It is better to teach a man how to fish, than to feed him for a day.'

Her Excellency, Begum Samina Arif Alvi was invited as the Chief Guest, to partake in the celebration and recognition of Children in need, organised by Society for Children in Need of Special Attention (SCINOSA) at the SCINOSA Day Home.

Principal SCINOSA Home, Mrs. Rizwana presented the welcome note to Begum Samina Alvi, as she not only thanked her for accepting their invitation but also taking time to visit each classroom/department dedicated to the work being carried out by SCINOSA. She mentioned how SCINOSA homes were committed to not only raising but catering to enhancing skills and knowledge of children with special needs. There is no specific age range, they welcome all. Begum Samina Alvi, expressed her deep admiration for the exceptional work being done by SCINOSA, in helping individuals with Down Syndrome and intellectual abilities reach their full potential and lead a dignified and productive life. She appreciated the management and work being carried by SCINOSA. She later special emphasis on the need for SCINOSA and other organisations working for (Differently Abled) DABs to ensure that they teach their children to become independent rather than reliant on donations or charity to help assist them.

Begum Samina Alvi, visited the facility at SCINOSA which included different centres and departments dedicated to skill learning, sporting facilities and vocational training The event included a variety of displays of talent and ability, ranging from Boy Scouts, Tabloids to Taekwondo, by DABs, who head been receiving education and skill learning from SCINOSA. She expressed that the facility was hygienic, and well kept, with special care given to establishing a welcoming and conducive infrastructure.

Madam Samina Alvi, thanked SCINOSA for inviting her and admired their work with regards to rehabilitation in the form of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and education provision. She stated how she was thoroughly impressed by the fact that the maximum number of representation from Pakistan till now, was to take part in the World Games in 2023, including various sports, like, Lawn tennis, Basketball etc.

Begum Samina spoke at length about DABs, apart from a plethora of challenges are met with the most excruciating challenge of social stigma. They are defined through terms that are derogatory and demeaning. She stressed that parents must play an active role in a...