Since independence, our country — and our community — has advanced economically, socially, and globally. Yet, we still lag behind the pace of international progress. We have moved past a dark period when many were indifferent towards educating their children. Today, every parent desires quality education for their child, and numerous government and private schools have emerged to meet this demand.
However, the quality of education, especially in rural areas, remains a major concern. Many institutions fail to provide affordable, quality education. As a result, children lack the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to reach their full potential — and this directly affects their employability, leaving them vulnerable to poverty and exploitation.
This issue extends beyond schools to professional and higher education institutes as well. Many of these institutions fall short in providing quality learning and training, resulting in graduates who are not job-ready.
In this scenario, it becomes essential to ensure our children receive quality and employability-driven education so they are not left behind in today’s highly competitive world. All stakeholders in the education sector should collaborate to adopt the following key measures:
At TMT, we are committed to implementing these measures in our schools and programs. While we have made meaningful progress, there is still much more to be achieved in our journey toward excellence in education.
Mothers have always played a pivotal role in shaping future generations. To strengthen the element of “Tarbiyat”, we at TMT have partnered with mothers through our project “Tarbiyat” — a program designed to educate, train, and motivate mothers for the holistic upbringing of their children. Although the COVID-19 pandemic delayed our plans, we are relaunching a pilot version of the project in the coming session. Initially, we will work with mothers from underprivileged families whose children are enrolled in our free education program. Our team visits homes to assess living conditions and conduct one-on-one interactions with mothers. Based on these assessments, we organize orientation sessions using audio-visual aids to address identified needs and challenges.
It is an age-old truth that “Taaleem” (education) must go hand in hand with “Tarbiyat” (upbringing or grooming). Proper upbringing is as vital as quality education. Unfortunately, our society is witnessing a decline in the quality of upbringing. Parents’ busy lifestyles, the influence of social media, and the shift from joint to nuclear families have all contributed to this challenge. Additionally, many parents tend to shift their primary responsibility of grooming to schools and teachers. Parents must take this seriously — they play a crucial role in nurturing moral, ethical, human, and spiritual values in children. Only with active parental involvement can we raise confident, compassionate, and socially responsible citizens.
Before concluding, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our well-wishers, supporters, donors, and team members. Your contributions have enabled TMT and its projects to grow and evolve continuously. Whatever we have achieved is by the grace of the All-Merciful and the support of our community. Yet, our mission continues — we still have miles to go in empowering the underprivileged through quality education, healthcare, and overall well-being.Kind regards and best wishes
Najmul Hasan Rizvi
