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April 10, 2013- U.S. Consul General Nina M. Fite inaugurated new school facilities at Sohail bin Sadiq Model School in Herpoki village, Gujranwala district. These facilities were constructed with a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund program.
“Education is central to improving lives and building economic prosperity. I am very glad to have been able to partner with Friends Development Organization to increase the opportunities for the children of Herpoki village to receive a quality education,” said Consul General Fite. With support from the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund program, the Sohail bin Sadiq Model School was able to construct seventeen new classrooms, a science lab, a computer lab, a cafeteria, principal and staff rooms, and other improvements. The grant also provided new furnishings such as ceiling fans and desks.
Prior to the construction, students at the crowded Sohail bin Sadiq Model School often had to hold classes out in the open, enduring bad weather and distractions. Modern facilities for computer and science classes were not available. Since the school was rehabilitated, students have enthusiastically embraced science and computer studies and overall enrollment has increased from 595 to 707 students. “Convincing my parents to continue my education was a great challenge, as they did not allow me to travel outside our village for higher classes. Now with the extension of our school, I am able to continue my education,” said Faiza Rani, a student at Sohail Bin Sadiq Model School.
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