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DONOR AGENCIES : A FARCE OR REALITY

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DONOR AGENCIES: A FARCE OR REALITY

Hello Folks!

Every now and then, I keep on hearing about donor agencies who are doing such and such work for strengthening the position of women and addressing their issues.

Today, I aim at talking about these agencies,their sincerities in reality and see whether they are a farce or reality. So let’s start.

Firstly, International Organizations such as the United Nations and National Governments have started acknowledging women in their policies.

Due to the long struggle by women activists, now the International Development agencies along with the Government departments have started paying heed to women’s issues.

Secondly, the donor agencies invite the women activist to come forward and help the agencies to draw up policies for women.

The agencies adopt a cautious approach while dealing with women’s issues.

Thirdly, the focus of the donor agencies is to work within the system to make it work and thus promote women’s rights.

However, sometimes the view and approach of the agencies clash with the personal view of the activists.

Who believe that the condition of the women can only change by radical restructuring of power and gender relations at every level of the society.

Fourthly, many observers have witness a great change in the women movement since women activists began helping the International Development agencies and Government departments.

They have become faces of the same coin as they have too little energy and time left for their activism anymore.

They are embedded within the system and no longer can criticize the policies and approaches of these agencies as they now serve the donors manifesto.

Fifthly, women activists are accountable to these agencies and lose their political edge regarding redressal of women issues which makes the donor agencies a farce in reality.

Sixth, participation of women activists in these agencies should strengthen women movement rather than weakening their place.

Women working in these places need to use their influence to change the policies according to our environment for it to work.

And Lastly, Womens movement has moved from being a movement and is institutionalised and has become a part of establishment.

Women groups are now institutions,feminist are members of the establishment.

And one can see a ray of hope where women are being included in Decision making process and state structures.

However, in the end I would like to say that the women movement cannot be helped by the aid of the donor agencies.It has to heal from within.

It has to reflect upon itself otherwise it will be forced to tread the manifesto of the donor undermining its true worth.

Not all Donor agencies fall under the same umbreella.The exceptions are always there to look up to and considered as a model.They are for real and not a farce.

Think about it.Until next time stay safe an healthy.

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PROBLEMS OF CHILDREN AT SCHOOL PART -I

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PROBLEMS OF CHILDREN AT SCHOOL PART-I

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Hello Folks!

Life is simple yet it can become complicated at times especially when children /teens face school problems. Today, I aim at talking about school problems that children face. So let’s start.

School is said to be the next lap after a mother’s lap but unfortunately, many schools fail to provide that safe lap as compared to a mother’s lap. The moment a child enters a school he/she is exposed to the external world.

The first shock that a child receives is the difference between reality and what he/she is told right from the beginning about schools. All the dreams start shattering as children start realizing the reality of school.

The second problem that children face is the difficulty in making friends. Every child is coming from a different background and schools might not be well equipped to make every child apt to the environment or make them feel less miserable than they already are.

The third problem that children face is the problem of bullying. Every child is not a born leader or may not have the strength to stand up for themselves. Here, too, the administration seems to fail desperately in acknowledging and resolving the problems of bullying.

There are very few institutions in Pakistan that have zero tolerance towards bullying. Others are benefitting from them. They are enjoying this benefit in the name of clientele.

The fourth problem the children face in schools is Nepotism. It is rarely seen that a staff child may be of outstanding caliber as compared to other children. Although exceptions are always there.

But most of the time, a faculty staff-child is given the undue privilege as compared to a hard-working student. This attitude of the school administration devoids the confidence of a hard-working student for life. For he/she knows in that particular system, he/she cannot excel with the lot.

The fifth problem children face in schools is regarding grouping. The groups in school gain the favour of certain faculty staff and enjoy benefits whereas others are at a disadvantage. This attitude is mostly witnessed at the time of school elections and other co-curricular activities.

The need of the time is to have fair and accountable elections if a scenario arises.

The sixth problem children face in schools is regarding the food provided in the canteen. Most of the food is junk which altogether is injurious for the health of any child. There should be a balance between the foods served in the school keeping in view the dietary habits of every child. Plus a separate canteen is needed for the junior and senior level.

The seventh problem that children face in schools is regarding the mixing of young and old boys, especially at off times. Mostly the transport areas are the most neglected areas where young children can become easy prey to older children not to mention the van drivers.

The eighth problem that children face in schools is regarding settlements issue. Most of the times the faculty is not trained according to the requirement of a specific child’s need. Every school requires the services of trained counsellors who knows his/her job and can guide the children accordingly.

And lastly, every child needs a conducive environment to excel in life. If there is no or less conducive environment for the development of a child then we are looking in for trouble. The impact may be deep and take another few years to bring the child back to normal again. Think about it. Until next time, stay safe and healthy.

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DONOR AGENCIES: A FARCE OR REALITY

Hello Folks!

Every now and then, I keep on hearing about donor agencies who are doing such and such work for strengthening the position of women and addressing their issues.

Today, I aim at talking about these agencies,their sincerities in reality and see whether they are a farce or reality. So let’s start.

Firstly, International Organizations such as the United Nations and National Governments have started acknowledging women in their policies.

Due to the long struggle by women activists, now the International Development agencies along with the Government departments have started paying heed to women’s issues.

Secondly, the donor agencies invite the women activist to come forward and help the agencies to draw up policies for women.

The agencies adopt a cautious approach while dealing with women’s issues.

Thirdly, the focus of the donor agencies is to work within the system to make it work and thus promote women’s rights.

However, sometimes the view and approach of the agencies clash with the personal view of the activists.

Who believe that the condition of the women can only change by radical restructuring of power and gender relations at every level of the society.

Fourthly, many observers have witness a great change in the women movement since women activists began helping the International Development agencies and Government departments.

They have become faces of the same coin as they have too little energy and time left for their activism anymore.

They are embedded within the system and no longer can criticize the policies and approaches of these agencies as they now serve the donors manifesto.

Fifthly, women activists are accountable to these agencies and lose their political edge regarding redressal of women issues which makes the donor agencies a farce in reality.

Sixth, participation of women activists in these agencies should strengthen women movement rather than weakening their place.

Women working in these places need to use their influence to change the policies according to our environment for it to work.

And Lastly, Womens movement has moved from being a movement and is institutionalised and has become a part of establishment.

Women groups are now institutions,feminist are members of the establishment.

And one can see a ray of hope where women are being included in Decision making process and state structures.

However, in the end I would like to say that the women movement cannot be helped by the aid of the donor agencies.It has to heal from within.

It has to reflect upon itself otherwise it will be forced to tread the manifesto of the donor undermining its true worth.

Not all Donor agencies fall under the same umbreella.The exceptions are always there to look up to and considered as a model.They are for real and not a farce.

Think about it.Until next time stay safe an healthy.

Happy Reading!

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PROBLEMS OF CHILDREN AT SCHOOL PART-I

(BASED ON PERSONAL EXPERIENCES)

Hello Folks!

Life is simple yet it can become complicated at times especially when children /teens face school problems. Today, I aim at talking about school problems that children face. So let’s start.

School is said to be the next lap after a mother’s lap but unfortunately, many schools fail to provide that safe lap as compared to a mother’s lap. The moment a child enters a school he/she is exposed to the external world.

The first shock that a child receives is the difference between reality and what he/she is told right from the beginning about schools. All the dreams start shattering as children start realizing the reality of school.

The second problem that children face is the difficulty in making friends. Every child is coming from a different background and schools might not be well equipped to make every child apt to the environment or make them feel less miserable than they already are.

The third problem that children face is the problem of bullying. Every child is not a born leader or may not have the strength to stand up for themselves. Here, too, the administration seems to fail desperately in acknowledging and resolving the problems of bullying.

There are very few institutions in Pakistan that have zero tolerance towards bullying. Others are benefitting from them. They are enjoying this benefit in the name of clientele.

The fourth problem the children face in schools is Nepotism. It is rarely seen that a staff child may be of outstanding caliber as compared to other children. Although exceptions are always there.

But most of the time, a faculty staff-child is given the undue privilege as compared to a hard-working student. This attitude of the school administration devoids the confidence of a hard-working student for life. For he/she knows in that particular system, he/she cannot excel with the lot.

The fifth problem children face in schools is regarding grouping. The groups in school gain the favour of certain faculty staff and enjoy benefits whereas others are at a disadvantage. This attitude is mostly witnessed at the time of school elections and other co-curricular activities.

The need of the time is to have fair and accountable elections if a scenario arises.

The seventh problem that children face in schools is regarding the mixing of young and old boys, especially at off times. Mostly the transport areas are the most neglected areas where young children can become easy prey to older children not to mention the van drivers.

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