In developing nations, it is not
uncommon to have an unemployment rate of 50% or higher. Those who are
fortunate enough to hold a job, depending on their profession and
experience, typically earn between $20 and $200 per month. The head of
household often supports a family of five to seven members as well as
parents, and sometimes siblings.
These severe economic
circumstances result in less attention to personal hygiene in the
family. This creates various medical problems. The problems are often
ignored and can develop severe, long-term health related issues.
Furthermore, school going children catch various diseases, but treatment
is often neglected.
It is difficult to support each
and every medical case. Hence Hidaya Foundation has given priority to
patients with contagious diseases to protect their families and
community at large from catching these diseases. Hidaya Foundation
supports patients suffering from contagious diseases as well as others
and provides them access to doctors, lab tests, medicines and follow-up
visits. In addition, assistance is give to patients who need surgeries
in the localities where Hidaya operates.
The sister organization of Hidaya Trust, Hidaya Foundation was awarded Sitara-i-Eisaar (Star of Sacrifice) by the Government of Pakistan, in recognition of the results-oriented relief efforts of both the organizations during the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. It was awarded during a special ceremony held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, DC.
In Keeping with our commitment to the communities in which Hidaya Trust operates, it hires its work force as an equal opportunity employer. It means that employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, status in the society, ancestry, sex, age, religion, creed and marital status.
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