SIX BRICKS
Beaconhouse International Baccalaureate Margalla Campus Islamabad
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What inspired the student to initiate this project?
What inspired the student to initiate this project?
Having joined the IB we realized how privileged we have been unlike other segments of society. Observing the problems faced by lesser fortunate segments of our community led us to reflect on how we can use our knowledge, effort and commitment to improve opportunities for those who are less fortunate around us. We believe that everyone should be provided with the tools and information on how to improve their future opportunities, creating a productive society which could contribute to the socio-economic well-being of the residents of our country. With this thought in mind, we began targeting issues such as creating awareness about basic human rights, access to quality education, impact of rapid climate change, gender equality and more, by initiating projects aimed at bringing about a change for the better. However, with the advent of Covid-19, we sought to educate people who lacked information on both prevention and cure from the pandemic.
Having joined the IB we realized how privileged we have been unlike other segments of society. Observing the problems faced by lesser fortunate segments of our community led us to reflect on how we can use our knowledge, effort and commitment to improve opportunities for those who are less fortunate around us. We believe that everyone should be provided with the tools and information on how to improve their future opportunities, creating a productive society which could contribute to the socio-economic well-being of the residents of our country. With this thought in mind, we began targeting issues such as creating awareness about basic human rights, access to quality education, impact of rapid climate change, gender equality and more, by initiating projects aimed at bringing about a change for the better. However, with the advent of Covid-19, we sought to educate people who lacked information on both prevention and cure from the pandemic.
Give a summary highlighting the process.
Give a summary highlighting the process.
With the above mentioned goals in mind, we initiated 'Six Bricks', a student-led welfare organization aimed at educating the community in the village of "Dadochha" near Islamabad. Our main objective was to spread awareness on the benefits of education and how it could change the lives of the local youth. This was achieved through advocacy and nudging which helped influence the locals to improve their educational infrastructure. We have, and continuously, seek to advocate such issues at the highest possible level of district administration. We identified the need for a government school in the village and met local influencers as well as officially writing to the District Commissioner. We also stressed on the need for renovation of their primary school. This required us to collaborate with welfare organizations such as Sky school orphanage and Bundh-e-Shams, an international NGO.
With the above mentioned goals in mind, we initiated 'Six Bricks', a student-led welfare organization aimed at educating the community in the village of "Dadochha" near Islamabad. Our main objective was to spread awareness on the benefits of education and how it could change the lives of the local youth. This was achieved through advocacy and nudging which helped influence the locals to improve their educational infrastructure. We have, and continuously, seek to advocate such issues at the highest possible level of district administration. We identified the need for a government school in the village and met local influencers as well as officially writing to the District Commissioner. We also stressed on the need for renovation of their primary school. This required us to collaborate with welfare organizations such as Sky school orphanage and Bundh-e-Shams, an international NGO.
How will this project make a difference?
How will this project make a difference?
Initially the local school was neglected by the authorities. Our frequent visits and discussions with village residents helped create an atmosphere where the local began to accept the need and benefits of education. This laid the foundation stone for convincing the relevant authorities to renovate the existing government school, providing local students an improved learning environment. We also planned and facilitated the planation of two hundred trees which continue to be taken care of by local residents. Our visits and discussion with village residents helped create an atmosphere where the local began to accept the need and benefits of education. Moreover, books were distributed among students which provided them the opportunity to enhanced their knowledge and skills to survive in an ever-changing world. Furthermore, we conducted weekly workshops aimed at creating awareness on issues such as environmental sustainability. Presentations coupled with activities were a main feature of our visits to help ensure, not only the fact that students would remember the newly taught material, but they could also experience its real-life implications. Moreover, we created awareness regarding drug abuse and how to set up a channel of communication to seek help for those affected by drug abuse. It was encouraging to see their response to such issues and how these sessions have begun to change they way they perceive the world around them.
Initially the local school was neglected by the authorities. Our frequent visits and discussions with village residents helped create an atmosphere where the local began to accept the need and benefits of education. This laid the foundation stone for convincing the relevant authorities to renovate the existing government school, providing local students an improved learning environment. We also planned and facilitated the planation of two hundred trees which continue to be taken care of by local residents. Our visits and discussion with village residents helped create an atmosphere where the local began to accept the need and benefits of education. Moreover, books were distributed among students which provided them the opportunity to enhanced their knowledge and skills to survive in an ever-changing world. Furthermore, we conducted weekly workshops aimed at creating awareness on issues such as environmental sustainability. Presentations coupled with activities were a main feature of our visits to help ensure, not only the fact that students would remember the newly taught material, but they could also experience its real-life implications. Moreover, we created awareness regarding drug abuse and how to set up a channel of communication to seek help for those affected by drug abuse. It was encouraging to see their response to such issues and how these sessions have begun to change they way they perceive the world around them.
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What are the key takeaways of the project?
What are the key takeaways of the project?
The government school received a long-pending renovation.
A letter to the deputy commissioner and local officials for opening a new boys school in the area.
Helping the youth to restrain from drug abuse and a cleanliness drive initiative.
The planation of two hundred trees in the locality.
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