From empowering young girls to supporting students and uniting communities through sport — our programs are built around the real needs of District Ghizer.
In 2022, Zeenat Welfare Foundation organized its very first community initiative: a one-week Self-Defense Camp for Girls in the Ishkoman region of District Ghizer. Around 40 young girls, ages 13 to 18, were brought together in a safe and empowering space to learn essential self-defense skills.
Nationally trained martial arts instructors Neeha Nadeem and Shakira, both from District Hunza, led the sessions. This was a historic initiative — the first structured self-defense training program for girls ever organized in the tehsil. The closing ceremony drew local leaders and community members, who praised the program's impact.
In March 2023, Zeenat Welfare Foundation launched a one-time Community Scholarship Program in Immit Valley, aimed at supporting talented students from financially challenged backgrounds. The initiative brought together students from both private and government schools across the valley.
More than 300 students from grades 5 to 10 participated in a merit-based scholarship test. After careful evaluation, 17 outstanding students were selected to receive scholarships covering their school tuition fees — ensuring they could continue their education without financial barriers.
In December 2023, Zeenat Welfare Foundation organized a Community Volleyball Tournament in Faizabad, Ishkoman — a landmark event that brought teams from across Tehsil Ishkoman together for sport, sportsmanship, and community celebration.
17 village teams and over 500 players competed throughout the tournament. The mega closing ceremony attracted more than 1,000 spectators from surrounding villages. Local sports leaders praised the initiative, and the winning and runner-up teams were honored with certificates and trophies.
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