Bridging a Gap | Lubna Shakoh | TEDxSICAS DHA Youth

Social Work & Community Engagement - The speaker emphasized the importance of striving to meet the expectations of loved ones and contributing to society [1] - The speaker highlighted the significance of respecting teachers and elders, which brought her recognition and respect [1] - The speaker realized the importance of feeling the pain of others and helping those in need, rather than focusing solely on personal comforts [1] - The speaker started a dispensary in a less privileged area, providing rations, arranging marriages, and offering medical treatment [2] - The speaker emphasized the importance of serving humanity to gain respect and recounted an instance where she secured resources for providing clean water access to underprivileged children [3] NGO Development & Impact - The speaker founded HOPE Foundation with an initial investment of ₹300 (approximately $3.60 USD), which grew into the second-largest NGO in Pakistan [3] - HOPE Foundation currently runs 22 programs and has spent one अरब रुपया (one billion rupees, approximately $12 million USD) on the people of Pakistan, assisting over 2 million individuals [3] - The speaker highlighted the importance of continuous innovation and developing new programs to serve the community [3] - The speaker secured 4 canals (approximately 2 acres) of land worth ₹22 crore (220 million rupees, approximately $2.64 million USD) in DHA for building a school [4] - Despite facing a penalty clause of ₹3 lakh (300,000 rupees, approximately $3,600 USD) per month for delayed construction, the speaker built a school worth ₹125 crore (1.25 billion rupees, approximately $15 million USD) in 25 months, accommodating 2,000 children [4]