The first entry in Telemart’s Positive Pakistan Series is a group of students from Karachi who took an initiative to facilitate charitable organisations that lack the expertise to promote or raise funds for their cause effectively.

ReachOutt Pakistan, a youth-empowered organization, was founded to serve the different non-profits set up across the country. ‘We realized this gap when we observed the many organizations striving to do something for our society but lacking the resources to increase awareness for their causes’, cited the founders of Reachoutt Pakistan. They explained the reason behind ReachOutt Pakistan, and why they felt the need to facilitate charitable organizations. ‘Many of them just need a platform which can provide them with assistance, whether monetary or non-monetary, or merely help them get their message across and that is where ReachOutt Pakistan comes in.’

‘The inception of this platform was in fact due to a very unfortunate incident, one that made us realize the need to provide such a service to struggling NGOs. We came across an orphanage that was asked to evacuate its premises because of lack of funds. 140 orphans were asked to pack their belongings and go back to where they came from, the streets. We saw the patrons of the orphanage struggling to meet the demands of the landlord, with social media being their only calling and donations being their only source of finance. There was a realization that when these charities are in need, they should have a way to reach out to Pakistan for help, which should explain where the name came from.’

‘We believe the youth to be our strongest asset, as they have the power to contribute to the development of this country. We involve them in our fund-raising events, and give them various ways to participate to instill a sense of ownership and social responsibility.’

‘Furthermore, we are based on the ideology of a ‘philanthropy marketplace’, where people give more if they believe their donations are making a difference. To promote this giving culture, we aim to raise funds by involving the people in the process, by either volunteering or donating directly to NGOs.’

‘We hope to catalyse these ideologies in Pakistan in the long-term, as we envision to become the credible and effective link between the people and the nonprofits of this country.’

A growing ReachOutt Pakistan calls out to you for your support.

Stay tuned for their upcoming event, Act #4 – A theatrical fundraiser, where two leading Arts universities, NCA and IVS, will come onstage to re-enact the social issues faced by the masses of Pakistan to raise funds for Akhuwat Foundation.

Details of the event:  goo.gl/hr086a
More Information on ReachOutt Pakistan: goo.gl/ENWr4F

Positive Pakistan is an awareness campaign by Telemart highlighting Pakistanis who are contributing to a better Pakistan and making Pakistan proud on various forums.

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