The Hunar Foundation held various events and training programs. Ms. Humaira Shahnawaz of THF's Women's Institute attended hair color training in Dubai sponsored by Enspa UAE and Salon Educators Academy. THF appointed Ernst & Young as their auditors to ensure good governance. A sports gala was held at DMS Technical Institute with various sports competitions. THF received recognition for their work in technical education at the Skill Development Council awards.

1. The Hunar Foundation
Working Towards a Skilled Pakistan
Instructor’s Training in Dubai
In March 2013, Ms. Humaira Shahnawaz, Head of Cosmetology for
THF’s Women’s Institute attended training in Hair Color Service in Dubai.
The training was organized and sponsored by Ms. Shabana Karim
(owner of Enspa UAE) at Salon Educators Academy, L’Oreal Academy
& Pastels Salon, Dubai. Ms. Natallie O Sullivan trained Ms. Humaira for
a deeper understanding of science of colors and hair.
Corporate Governance
In keeping with THF’s view of good control, management systems, and transparency, one of the top four audit firms of
Pakistan, Ernst & Young Ford Rhodes Sidat Hyder, have been appointed as THF’s auditors.
SPORTS GALA 2013EVENTS
THF believes that Sports plays a vital role in the development and growth of
one’s character. THF provides its students and faculty with various indoor
and outdoor sports, which gives everyone a chance to participate and
enjoy their leisure time apart from their work and studies.
A Sports Gala was held at DMS Technical Institute, Karachi and was well
attended by students, faculty and other staff. The event consisted of table
tennis, cricket, volley ball, badminton, tug of war and relay race. Winners
were awarded trophies and certificates.
THF WASHINGTON DC FUNDRAISER
‘Friends of Pakistan’; one of the oldest Pakistani social work organizations in the US chose
THF to be the beneficiary of their annual fund raiser. The event was held in Washington DC
in early 2013, where Dr. Nafis Sadiq, ex Secretary General of the United Nations was the
key note speaker.
In recognition of THF’s contribution in promoting Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TEVT) in Pakistan, the Skill
Development Council presented THF with a shield at their annual awards distribution day.
TESTIMONIALS – From the Donor’s Book
Khushhali Bank Limited
“Khushhali Bank is proud to
be associated with The Hunar
Foundation in their endeavors to impart quality foc-
used skills along with ethical, social and moral values.
Khushhali Bank shares the vision for creation of means
of dignified existence that is self-sustained and
beneficial to the economy at large. We support The
Hunar Foundation’s efforts of not just creating indivi-
dual means of survival but to equip individuals to be-
come productive members of the society as a whole.”
Mr. Ghalib Nashtar, CEO/President, Khushhali Bank
Farouq Ahmed & Aftab Shamsi Technical
Institute (FAASTI), Bedian Road, Lahore
The Farouq Ahmed & Aftab Shamsi Technical Institute for boys is under
construction in Bedian, Lahore. This will be a flagship institute and once
complete and fully operational, the institute will have the capacity to
accommodate up to 750 students per year.
THF is actively seeking funding for workshop equipment and tuition.
Project is expected to commence operations in June 2014.
Women’s Institute Delhi Colony, Karachi.
THF’s first Women’s Institute is underway in Delhi Colony, Karachi. The
project is in its finishing stages and has the capacity to accommodate
600 students per year. The institute will commence operations in June 2014.
K-Electric
“We, at K-Electric have worked with The Hunar
Foundation to uplift the living standards of our employee’s family by
enrolling them in the technical courses being offered there. The facility
is well outfitted with all the necessary tools and paraphernalia required
to teach and train the students. The students can hone their skills at
the state-of-the-art technical labs set up at THF. Every student is given
individual attention and efforts are made to ensure every student
passes out successfully. Proper donor reporting is at par with THF
instilling a trust factor within both the sides.”
Ms. Zehra Mehdi, General Manager, Corporate Social
Responsibility, K Electric
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THF RECOGNIZED
The Hunar Foundation is proud of the incredible accomplishments that its students
and staff make every day. And we want you to be proud of them too.
With your support and contribution, THF is helping bright young minds, and one of
them is Syed Muhammad Ebad Kaleem, a graduate with a diploma in Electrical
Installation, who is currently employed at Coca Cola Beverages since Dec 2013.
Attributing his success to his instructors, Ebad says,
“THF is where you not only learn how to create but dream more for your future, it
works sincerely towards the development of student’s skills. They helped me in finding
a job and got me where I am today. I am very thankful to Allah and to all my
instructors from the bottom of my heart.”
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