top NGO in Pakistan

  Introduction Wuhan, China, Coronavirus, tragedy. These four words have hijacked our TV screens since December 2019. And by the looks of things, the situation isn’t going to be any different for at least another few weeks. The damage inflicted by Coronavirus is still under assessment. However, the increasing number of victims presents a very gloomy picture. This alarming situation demands that masses must have basic knowledge of this deadly epidemic and the causative agent behind this. This article is one such effort in this regard. Coronavirus symptoms, diagnosis, and prevention are the main features of this discussion. Hopefully, after reading this discussion, you will be better prepared than ever to fight the Coronavirus! What is Coronavirus? The etymology of Coronavirus is interesting. In Latin, corona means crown. The spikes found on the surface of this virus are similar to a crown, hence the name Coronavirus. Now, Coronavirus is not a new adversary of the human population. Y...

  Introduction Even though it is the year 2020, the concept of corporate social responsibility remains a rather vague one. Corporates social responsibility, or simply CSR, is a concept that encourages companies to integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations. The private sector of industry invests a lot in CSR these days, thanks to the high importance placed upon it by the customers. Speaking from social and economic perspectives, Corporate Social Responsibility activities in Pakistan are pivotal to the turnaround that the country needs badly. The role of the corporate sector in alleviating the issues in Pakistan holds key importance. This is the prime reason why we have seen a recent surge in CSR activities in Pakistan. Companies which lead CSR activities in Pakistan Some of the local and international enterprises have realized their roles concerning CSR activities in Pakistan. Let’s have a look at how they are contributing to the cause, here in Pakista...

  Introduction We rise by lifting others. The wisdom behind this quote becomes obvious when one looks at the state of humanity in current times! Was there ever a time like this, when necessities were deemed luxuries? In such troubled times, charity becomes a vital source of sustaining lives which might not be possible otherwise! This discussion focuses on top charities to donate to in the year 2020! You are reading this discussion probably because you are going to contribute to some noble cause, right? In this regard, it is important to know which charities are the most esteemed ones currently. You can’t just give the money away and forget about it. Keeping a track of where your donation was used is equally important as well. To save you the laborious task of searching through the big book of charities, we narrowed it down for you. 1- Transparent Hands Transparent Hands is Pakistan’s biggest technological platform for crowdfunding. The funds collected are spent on ameliorating the ...

 Introduction Healthcare is a key element of any welfare state. One of the most important sectors in any country, healthcare demands a government’s utmost attention. Unfortunately, in countries like Pakistan, the state just doesn’t have enough resources to cater to the needs of everyone. Best NGOs working on Healthcare in Pakistan aims to find the Organizations working for Welfare of the underprivileged people. Despite the efforts made in the last few decades, healthcare presents a picture of plight, and that is very polite! That is where the role of non-governmental organizations becomes extremely important. These NGOs support the government in a big way. They share the burden by providing health facilities on their own, to the unprivileged class of the country. The basic health facilities must be accessible to everyone. In Pakistan, a lot of NGOs are striving hard to achieve this goal. Today’s discussion is aimed at highlighting those NGOs which are doing a remarkable job in heal...

  Introduction Giving is one of the kindest and nicest things a human can do for humanity. The gesture reflects nothing but empathy which all humans have for each other, innately. That the gesture must be made wisely, is a separate topic. Often, our intentions betray the action taken. When we donate money to charity, we are overwhelmed by the sense of giving. And in doing so, we ignore the first rule of giving charity: Your money must not fall into the wrong hands! While finding a trustworthy charity, there are a lot of factors to keep in mind. If your problem is UAE specific, then you have arrived at the right place. In this article, we are going to see, wherein UAE, you can donate money to charity. These are the top-ranked charities of UAE! Top 10 charity organizations in the UAE The first thing any donor looks for in a charity is the trust percentage. How many people trust this charity! Trust is a product of dedication and hard work. Keeping other factors in the mix of things as...

  Introduction People who catch the giving bug, often search for reputed charities to donate to. The trend is no different when it comes to the UK. Diversity reflects from every aspect of the UK, charity is no different. There are thousands of causes that trusts and charities raise voice for. Fundraising and donation collection is a science well learned by these top 10 charities to donate to in the UK. You might get puzzled when you first search about top charities to donate to in the UK. So while giving, make sure you give it to the right cause which appeals to you! And that’s where we come to your help. This discussion focuses on some of the most reputed charities in the UK. Hopefully, you can find a charity here whose mission statement appeals to you! Top 10 charities to donate to in the UK Popularity, fame, trust, repute. These synonymous yet very important key terms make or break a charity or trust. The names you will see in the upcoming lines are trusted because they have spe...

  Introduction The period in which we are reading this discussion, heart health has become quite a worry for everyone. Statistically speaking, nearly one-third of the deaths all around the world are courtesy a heart disease. One can’t hope to keep the heart beating without defeating these diseases. And one of the ways of defeating a heart disease is revising your diet plan. Here are the 5 heart-healthy foods you need in your diet. At first, it might sound trifle. However, it is an absolute truth that diet can influence your heart health, both negatively and positively. The micro and macro elements found in foods can have a say in your average blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Hence, it becomes imperative to identify the stuff which will help in minimizing the overall risk of, let’s say, a stroke? To help you in this cause, we are going to discuss 5 heart-healthy foods. You need these in your diet if you don’t want more heartaches! Right, let’s get cracking straight away. Here ...

 Introduction Heart diseases can affect anyone, irrespective of their age. It is unfortunate enough to see an adult suffering from an anomaly that affects the heart. But to see a kid going through a suffocating misery as such this is simply heart wrenching. The 5 most common heart diseases in kids are listed below. It is heartbreaking when children are diagnosed with heart diseases. After all, they are the flowers that just bloomed! A timely diagnosis is critical. On one hand, it can prevent the disease from affecting the major portion of the heart. Also, it makes it much easier to treat the diagnosed disease. This discussion aims to disseminate, the knowledge about the most common heart diseases in kids. This is a small effort to keep our kids smiling forever! The 5 most common heart diseases in kids We did a fair bit of research to identify which heart diseases in kids are most prevalent. Of course, certain demographic factors can influence our findings. But speaking globally, th...

  Introduction Heart Healthy Snacks for Kids. Skip dieting and eat healthily. A statement, which at first, doesn’t seem that impactful. And yet, there is no way of getting around this universal truth. Now when we talk about snacks, the first impression is quite negative. Not all snacks are bad, and on a long exhausting day, snacking keeps you refreshed between the meals. And while we on the topic, no one snacks more than our school going kids! It is just not them, the scholars. Kids get bored when they don’t snack, whether they are at home or at school. While giving them money to buy a pack of crisps gets rid of them for a while, it isn’t a great long term strategy. These commercial, mass-produced snacks are only going to create problems in your kid’s body, especially the heart. This is the theme of this discussion as well. We will look at some heart-healthy snacks for kids, which can easily replace that bag of crisps they buy every day! Which snacks are unhealthy for heart health?...

 Introduction Usually, it is older people are who affected the most from cardiovascular diseases. This group of diseases is one of the major reasons for morbidity and mortality, worldwide. Heart diseases in kids are quite rare. Let’s play a little game. Close your eyes and try to think of kids who are suffering from heart disease in your vicinity. We are pretty sure that the number isn’t that high. But it doesn’t mean heart diseases don’t get kids. They do, and when they do, it is a very tragic situation. In this discussion, we are focusing on how these heart diseases can be prevented in kids. There are many elements involved in this discussion. We will try to cover all of these factors comprehensively in this discussion. Defining a heart disease So what defines a heart disease? Well, simply put, you have heart disease when your heart isn’t pumping well or the vessels aren’t functioning properly. We all know that proper blood circulation is extremely important. Heart diseases reduc...

The term congenital heart disease describes all the anatomical or physiological abnormalities of the heart that occur during the fetal or embryonic stage. Understanding congenital heart disease in teens and these abnormalities can also occur due to maladaptation following delivery. The sufferings of those who have congenital heart disease are very different from other heart patients. For them, it is a lifelong affair. Congenital heart diseases manifest themselves as a person grows up with a slower than normal growth rate. The developmental processes tend to get slower in patients who have a CHD issue. The best way to have a deep insight into this tragedy is to understand congenital heart disease in teens. Congenital heart disease in teens Individuals within the age range of 13-19 are deemed as teenagers in society. If a kid had a heart-related anomaly, this is the time by which this anomaly is going to create trouble. The pediatric environment in which a child is kept and monitored bec...

 Introduction Living with a heart condition is quite painful, and that’s a mild statement. Some patients have to live with a cardiac disorder for years, even lifetime in worst cases. Often, heart surgery is required to bring back the heart health status to normal. Living with a heart condition for years is not as frightening as the term heart surgery itself as is to prepare for heart surgery.  While some are OK with the idea, for others, heart surgery is quite a big deal. Not only the patient, close friends, and family also suffer from nerves and anxiety. And it is understandable, it is your chest being cracked open! 5 things to prepare you for heart surgery So, how does one fight this anxiety? Well, there are certain acts recommended by cardiac professionals, which can put one at ease. If one follows these steps before heart surgery, he or she will have their minds at ease. 1- Meeting your saviors Yes, meeting your heart surgery team before the operation is quite important. C...

Medical tourism is a relatively less known term. It means seeking medical treatment in a country other than your native country. The reasons for medical tourism are frequent, most primary of which is the lower cost of treatment, as compared to the cost in one’s homeland. Pakistan has always been deemed as an attraction for medical tourism. It might surprise a few people but medical tourism in Pakistan has a long history. We will discuss this historical aspect, in detail, later in this discussion. The primary purpose of this discussion is to throw some light on the rise of medical tourism in Pakistan. We will also discuss some of the challenges faced by this industry in Pakistan. Medical tourism in Pakistan If we glance at the tourism policies issued by the government of Pakistan, medical tourism is quite frequently mentioned. The government has stressed on multiple occasions that medical tourism is one of its top priorities. A task force formed back in 2010 aimed to promote medical and...

 Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are one of the major mortality causes, worldwide. While some of these diseases are manageable and are short term, the same is not the case with other ones. The old cliché statement which signifies the importance of prevention could not fit a more appropriate situation than this. So what are the Practices for a Healthy Heart? If one is aware of their heart health status, they might be able to avert a bigger heart issue. A diet intervention in teen years might avert a cardiac intervention in years to come! In this discussion, we are going to look at such practices which can improve anyone’s heart health. Try incorporating these in your lifestyle, you are promised some magical improvements. Even adopting half of these practices can have a wonderful impact on your heart health! Practices for ideal heart health So, without further ado, let’s have a look at the 10 best practices for a healthy heart!  1- Annual checkups Going to a heart physician...

  Introduction It was only a matter of time before another pandemic, like the 1918 influenza, hit us. Some back this prediction by scientific data and some just enlist the horrific human activities. Activities that have caused havoc and mutations of all sorts. The coronavirus pandemic is a fine example of that. It is slowly shaping up as a global tragedy, one that has engulfed the entire world, as we speak.  Pakistan is no exception to this sad state of affairs. The alarming statistics urge us to have a closer look at the coronavirus issues in Pakistan. Only knowledge of these unprecedented challenges can help us in having a chance of any sort against this deadly contagion. 1- Diagnostic Testing As of 7 April, Pakistan has a COVID-19 testing capacity of 3000 diagnostic tests a day. For a country with a population of 220 million, this is hardly a satisfying number. The state is using all its resources to increase the testing capacity so that isolating the infected individuals c...