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Fanning the passion for learning:towards women’s empowerment

Fanning The Passion For Learning - a collaboration between Ali Fateh, Pearl Foundation and ONE SKY International - was covered by The News in Pakistan.

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Fanning the passion for learning:towards women’s empowerment There are ways one can give back to society, starting with ones own community. But the greatest good for another is not just share your riches, but reveal to them their own.  

Abdul's Story - A Snapshot of Poverty in Pakistan

Abdul's story - A snapshot of poverty in Pakistan.

"I hope that one day I am able to provide for my mom like she has provided for me" Read more -->>

http://pearlfound.org/2015/10/21/abduls-story-a-snapshot-of-poverty-in-pakistan/

Abdul's Story - A Snapshot of Poverty in Pakistan Abdul is a 12 year old boy with a toothy grin, a dark complexion and matted black hair. I first met Abdul when he came to pick up his mother and sister who were employed as maids at a private resi...

Pearl Foundation — Pearl Foundation has on-going relief efforts...

📷 Pearl Foundation has on-going relief efforts across Pakistan and in the US to help during different... https://t.co/25jc48dwRH

Pearl Foundation — Pearl Foundation has on-going relief efforts... Pearl Foundation has on-going relief efforts across Pakistan and in the US to help during different crises and disasters. These projects come up to help alleviate immediate needs during natural...

The Pearl Foundation on Instagram: “Pearl Foundation has on-going relief efforts across Pakistan...

Pearl Foundation has on-going relief efforts across Pakistan and in the US to help during different… https://t.co/G9m0L5dypP

The Pearl Foundation on Instagram: “Pearl Foundation has on-going relief efforts across Pakistan... “Pearl Foundation has on-going relief efforts across Pakistan and in the US to help during different crises and disasters. These projects come up to help…”

Pakistan, India and Afghanistan rocked by earthquake – live updates

Anyone in the Afghanistan / Pakistan / India region affected by the latest earthquake, we pray for your safety!

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2015/oct/26/earthquake-pakistan-india-and-afghanistan-live-updates

Pakistan, India and Afghanistan rocked by earthquake – live updates A powerful earthquake has struck south Asia, with tremors felt in northern Pakistan, India and Afghanistan

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Powerful images capture people in Pakistan living on just $2.00 a day

Portraits of poverty: Powerful images capture the children, elderly, mystics and snake-charmers in Pakistan who survive against the odds on as little as $2.00 a day. (Source: Daily Mail)

Powerful images capture people in Pakistan living on just $2.00 a day People of the Pakistani city of Sahiwal have been captured in a series of expressive photographs, by Sohail Karmani. People in the city survive in extreme conditions on just £1.30 a day.

Pearl Foundation

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http://www.pearlfound.org

Pearl Foundation Non-profit based in Pakistan and the US focusing on poverty eradication through community programs since 2011

Lots of exciting things happening and we are in need of a social media intern!! Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] if you are interested.

‘Women share in poverty increasing in Pakistan’

The percentage of women living in poverty in Pakistan is increasing, and economic inequality in society is on the rise. Work with us to eradicate poverty in . http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/national/08-Oct-2014/women-share-in-poverty-increasing-in-pakistan

‘Women share in poverty increasing in Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad Women's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) on Wednesday said that share of women in poverty is rising in Pakistan as compare to men which need immediate attention of authorities. In a statement issued here, Chamber president Dr Zakia Hashmi said that many

Eid Mubarak from here in Pakistan! Here at the Pearl Foundation headquarters in Lahore, meat was distributed to families in need. Please count your blessings and be grateful for all that you have in this world. Pictured is Muaz, 11 years old, who wants to go to school but instead works as a dish washer to support his family. Him and his family are part of the diverse community our programs support.

Excellent quote and interview, especially how highlighting the progress of humanitarian work should include mistakes and lessons learned.

Join me for a fantastic discussion with Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn on their brilliant new book, A Path Appears, today on http://bit.ly/1Br9jsA

Projects | Warmth in the City | LaunchGood

According to a report by National Alliance to End Homelessness, there are an estimated 13,205 homeless in the DC Metro area. Limited numbers of beds in shelters keep the majority of the homeless in DC sleeping in the frigid alleys, on sidewalks, and under bridges.

Please help "Project Warmth in the City" to reach their goal and keep DC warm!

https://www.launchgood.com/projects/project_detail/warmthinthecity.html

Projects | Warmth in the City | LaunchGood Last month, a group of concerned volunteers were able to raise enough donations to purchase 36 blankets and distribute them to those in need. We are gearing up for round two and trying to reach more of those in extreme poverty. 100% of your donations will be used to purchase warm wool blankets. This...

Poverty.com - Hunger and World Poverty

"About 21,000 people die every day of hunger or hunger-related causes, according to the United Nations. This is one person every four seconds, as you can see on this display. Sadly, it is children who die most often."

http://www.poverty.com/

Poverty.com - Hunger and World Poverty See a brief, simple display about world poverty. Animated maps show how often people die of hunger, AIDS, malaria, and preventable diseases.

American Red Cross

Please donate to help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan. There are a number of organizations collecting funds for relief. Below is the link for the American Red Cross, however, organizations such as CARE, Islamic Relief, and others are also collecting for relief. Please donate generously.

https://www.redcross.org/donate/index.jsp?donateStep=2&itemId=prod4650031

American Red Cross The American National Red Cross is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to the American National Red Cross are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The American National Red Cross' tax identification number is 53-0196605.

Trader Joe's Ex-President To Turn Expired Food Into Cheap Meals : NPR

Great article about how we can begin to address the hunger issue in the US.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/09/21/222082247/trader-joes-ex-president-to-turn-expired-food-into-cheap-meals?utm_campaign=nprfacebook&utm_source=npr&utm_medium=facebook

Trader Joe's Ex-President To Turn Expired Food Into Cheap Meals : NPR In the United States, 40 percent of the food produced annually goes to waste. Doug Rauch, former president of Trader Joe's, wants to do something about it. He's opening a restaurant that will transform produce past its sell date into healthful take-out food.

‘A Lot of Carbs’: Panera Bread CEO Learns to Live on $4.50 a Day

Panera Bread Co. CEO Ron Shaich is trying to subsist on $4.50 a day for week. It’s not going so well.

http://goo.gl/c42J4i

‘A Lot of Carbs’: Panera Bread CEO Learns to Live on $4.50 a Day Ron Shaich is trying to eat for $4.50 a day, the average amount given to individuals in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It’s not going well

Pakistan's IDPs find it can get worse

"Data from the Internally Displaced Person Vulnerability Assessment and Profiling (IVAP) survey show that a large portion of the IDPs from the five-year conflict in FATA have resorted to negative coping strategies to survive: 30 percent of families purchased food on credit, and 21.7 percent borrowed food, or asked friends and relatives for help."

http://www.irinnews.org/report/98524/pakistan-s-idps-find-it-can-get-worse

Pakistan's IDPs find it can get worse Fleeing home is a negative experience in itself, but for Pakistan’s one million internally displaced persons (IDPs), most of them subsistence farmers, the sense of dislocation is made worse when they have to start paying for food and accommodation.

"Poverty is the worst form of violence." -- Mahatma Gandhi

What Our Reaction to Poverty Says About Us

"The only way we're going to change poverty is to change our attitudes about poverty. What does yours say?"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carey-fuller/what-our-reaction-to-pove_b_3645947.html

What Our Reaction to Poverty Says About Us Poverty in this country is not accidental, it's a direct result of funneling wealth upwards to the elite and no one feels that pinch more than the people directly affected by bad policies.

Pakistan Battles Polio, and Its People’s Mistrust

"The war on polio, which costs $1 billion a year and is expected to take at least five more years, hangs in the balance. When it began 25 years ago, 350,000 people a year, mostly children, were paralyzed."

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/22/health/pakistan-fights-for-ground-in-war-on-polio.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Pakistan Battles Polio, and Its People’s Mistrust Anger over American foreign policy, Taliban interference and isolated killings have hindered a campaign to protect the country’s children from the disease.

Working with FAITH and Cedar Ridge Community Center, PEARL Foundation provided grocery packages to 80 families in the Northern Virginia Area.

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who came out to help build and distribute grocery boxes to local families today!

80 boxes of groceries ready to be delivered to Northern Virginia families in need

80 boxes of groceries ready to be delivered to Northern Virginia families in need

Why Can’t We End Poverty in America?

Poverty in America: Why can't we end it?

Why Can’t We End Poverty in America? After years of effort and money, 46 million Americans are poor. Hope nonetheless remains.

2012 Pearl Foundation Helps Hurricane Sandy Victims

Last year Pearl Foundation donated a van full of supplies, food and clothing to the Ocean Ecumenical Food Cupboard to help distribute these items to the victims of Hurrican Sandy. We spoke to the president of OEFC; watch the video below.

This month our goal is to deliver food and grocery packages to help families in need. Your $25 donation will feed a family of four for a month in Pakistan. A donation of $50 will feed a family here in the United States.

Please go to our website to learn more about Pearl Foundation and to donate:

http://www.pearlfound.com

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2012 Pearl Foundation Helps Hurricane Sandy Victims In November Pearl Foundation founder personally donates a van full of supplies, food, and clothing to Ocean City Ecumenical Food Cupboard to help distribute these…

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1 in 6 Americans face hunger on a daily basis. Help the Pearl Foundation to provide goods to local shelters and directly to those in need in the DC Metro area. Please donate today at www.pearlfound.org.

Jack Monroe: the face of modern poverty

Modern Poverty.

Jack Monroe: the face of modern poverty A mother's blog about feeding herself and her son for £10 a week has led to her becoming a sought-after campaigner

PEARL Foundation

We are currently collecting funds to provide groceries to the needy, both in the Washington DC area and Lahore, Pakistan. Please visit our website at www.pearlfound.org to learn more about our initiatives and donate today.

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