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Volume 15 - Issue 4 April 2016

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April 2016

Helping people live a better tomorrow

MESCO NEWS

Make your Zakata source of transforming lives

Please donate your Zakat to MESCO to reduce sufferings of the needy and transforming their lives to new heights of self reliance with your support. MESCO has entered into the 48th year of providing gainful support to underprivileged section of the community through its Educational Aid Schemes, Medical Services and Poverty Relief Programs.

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Education DepartmentMESCO felicitated 124 Top Ranking students at Felicitation Function on 9th January 2016. The occasion was graced by presence of Dr. Sayed Zafar Mahmood, IRS (President, Zakat Foundation of India), Mr. Ali Quraishi, Mr. Jahangir Nagree, Mrs. Shakira Nagree, Dr. Abdul Waheed, Dr. Abdul Gani Dalvi, Mr. Nooruddin Naik and Mr. Mehtab Shaikh. Engineering Students Get-together was held on 9th March 2016 which was attended by 50 students and by some parents and MESCOites. Aptitude Test of 52 students, for class X and XII, were conducted on 29th March 2016 at MES Crescent English High School, Mumbra.

Get-together & Dinner was organized on 5th March 2016 and attended by 36 donors at Islam Gymkhana. A short documentary film “Ek Aur Koshish” was screened with an appeal for funding MESCO Education Society’s upcoming School at TMC allotted plot in Mumbra.CRESCENT ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOLWomen's Day was observed on 8th March 2016 and school Women teachers were honored with a small token to acknowledge their dedication. Science Exhibition was held on 14th March 2016, occasion of World Science Day by displaying the projects and teaching Aids made by the students and teachers. T-20 World Cup tickets for a match

Institutions:

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The first quarter of 2016 was as eventful as the previous years for the MESCO family. Continuing its commitment to Education the organization felicitated top ranking students at the hands of the community leaders and role models. The organization had organized a donor get-together at Islam Gymkhana which was well received and attended by many generous souls who have been supporting and strengthening our hands. At MESCO there is a conscious effort taken to trigger young minds on scientific issues, sports and extracurricular activities and also to make them aware of health issues that affect them during their growing and formative career years. The R. C. Mahim School of MCGM which is adopted by MESCO had organized its Annual Day and was graced by dignitaries and guests from the academic fraternity. Lectures, Work Education Exhibitions, Seminars and Competitions were organized. The MESCO family observed various days like the International Women's Day, World Science Day, Urdu Day, World Kidney Day and Balak Utsav. The Medical aid continues as efforts to address comprehensive and holistic development of the beneficiaries with events like the Eye Camps, Kidney Share & Care Program and the services through the Mobile and Static Clinics. Engaging the women from various communities in optimizing their financial independence and reducing poverty, the organization distributed sewing machines. We are growing in every field as an organization, with the support from many who have been strengthening our hands to reach out to the most in need in the populations. Another feather in MESCO's cap has been the listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange Website as part of the BSE SAMMAN initiative. In February the World CSR Conference awarded us a Certificate of Merit as Good NGO. MESCO also received Certificate of Accreditation from Credibility Alliance under Desirable Norms for a period of five years (2016-21). MESCO's relentless efforts to pass benefits not only to its end beneficiaries but also to the donors materialized in the form of 35 AC Certificate (100% Tax Exemption) from the Income Tax Department for some of our projects. As an organization we are growing and hope that the Almighty keeps us going with support and love that we are receiving from all the quarters.

MESCO & MESCO EDUCATION SOCIETY HAVE GOT PROJECTS - SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME (MESCO) & SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL AND SETTING UP VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE (MES). DONORS FOR THESE PROJECTS WILL QUALIFY FOR 100% I.T. EXEMPTION.

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on 15th March 2016 at Wankhade Stadium were sponsored by “Book My Show” team and facilitated by Concern India Foundation under “BOOK A SMILE” program; we are grateful to them, 17 students of the school witnessed. Ms. Aarti Kakad (Sharp NGO) conducted a Health Awareness session on 'Effects of Tobacco' on 23rd March 2016.

ANGELS' PARADISE NURSERY SCHOOLSAnnual Sports were held on 13th February 2016 at M.E.S. Nursery Schools at Angels’ Paradise Nursery School, Kurla. Mrs. Hamida Shaikh, Asst. Supt, conducted the Workshop on 'Preparing Teaching Aids' on 27th February, 2016. Puppet Show was organized for students at Govandi – l, Nursery School on 13th March 2016.

MES Vocational Training CentreAnnual Sports & Cultural Activities (Indoor and outdoor games like Chess, Carrom, Essay writing, Elocution, Singing, Rangoli, Skipping, Kho Kho, Kabaddi, Racing, Cricket, Volley ball, Sack race, Lemon & spoon race) were organized for the students of MESVTC on 4th and 5th March 2016. Godrej Disha programme for the 228 pass-out students of various Extension Centers of Fr. Agnel Technical College, was held on 12th February 2016.

R.C. MAHIM MUNICIPAL URDU SCHOOL Annual Day function was held for Students of Primary, Secondary & D.Ed. College was graced with presence of Dr. Mudassir Lambe, Beat Officer, Mrs. Raeesa Gudakuwala and Mr. Mansoor Ahmed, Co-Director of Jamaitul Muslimin, on 5th January 2016, and for D.T. Ed. students on 16th March 2016. Balak Utsav was held on 7th January 2016 for primary section students. A Seminar for D.Ed. students on MS-CIT was attended by 48 students on 23rd March 2016. Urdu Day Celebration was held on 28th March 2016 for the students. The occasion was graced by the presence of Mr. Gulam Peshimam (Proprietor, Al-Samit International), Mrs. Raeesa Gudakuwala (Beat Officer), Mrs. Rasheeda Qazi and Mr. Mudassir Patel.

Three Free Eye Check-up Camps were conducted at the MESCO static clinics on 14th & 28th February, 2016 and 30th March 2016, during which 232 patients were checked. Spectacles at concession rate were provided to 61 cases while 13 were referred for Cataract Surgery. There were 24 new cases detected with refractory errors. The organization is thankful to, Mr. Moiz Kachwala and Mr. Raza of Optometrists-Health Care Trust for extending their professional services.

“Kidney Share and Care” programme was arranged on the occasion of World Kidney Day at R. C. Mahim Municipal School on 27th March 2016 for 80 dialysis patients. Dr. Sandip Bhurke, Nephrologist from National Kidney Foundation (India) delivered an informative lecture.

Medical and Clinic Services

Membership: Mr. Faiz Khan - Patron Member

Corpus donation: Funds in the tune of Rs 1,63,380 received from well wishers of MESCO.

Sponsorships:

Rs. 60,000/- : Kurla Dispensary

Rs. 2,22,000/- : Nursery Schools

Rs.49,400/-: Crescent English High School

Rs.64,10,000/-: Construction of New School at TMC allotted plot

Rs.3,33,829/- : Educational Aid Scheme

Rs.16,66,872/-: Educational Adoption Scheme (Sponsor-ship from 27 donors, 82 students)

Rs.1,00,000/- : High Cost Education Scheme

Rs.96,450/-: Sewing Machine Sponsorship from 4 donors (Including donors through Give India)

Rs.25,62,734/-: Ration Support from 7 donors

Rs.2,60,117/- : Dialysis support

Rs.13,04,175/-: Give India- Under donation options for Dialysis, General Medical Aid, Ration Support and Sewing Machine.

Rs. 4,56,840/- : Medical Assistance

Rs.2,45,087/- : Interest amount from 6 well wishers

Rs.10,82,683/-: General Donation for MESCO

Rs.29,000/-: General Donation MESCO Education Society

Rs.6,95,802/- : Sale of Old newspapers received in donation.

Donation in kind: We are thankful to Mr. Parvez Shaikh (Mumbra), Dr. Shetty (Wadala), M/s Medley Pharma-ceuticals (Andheri), Mr. Pinto (Mahim) and Pokar Hospital for their regular medicine donation.

HOLDING MESCO’S HANDHOLDING MESCO’S HAND

General AidSewing Machine Distribution Programme was held at Bandra Urdu Boys High School on Sunday, 27th March, 2016. Ms. Arifa Salim, Beat Officer, L Ward- Kurla, was the Chief Guest. 75 Full shuttle Singer Sewing Machines were distributed.

MESCO HAS BEEN ACCREDITATED BY CREDIBILITY ALLIANCE UNDER

DESIRABLE NORMS FOR THE PERIOD 2016-2021

EMPLOYMENT NEWSEMPLOYMENT NEWSStudents who completed their studies recently and are now into the world of work

Ms. Malik Rahedeen, B. Com. was employed at Al Hamd Charitable Trust as Office Assistant.

Mr. Zamir Bashir Khan, B.E. (Mech.), was appointed by M/s. Chem Sales Engg Pvt. Ltd., as Trainee Engineer.

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April 2016

Dr. A. A. Qureishi, President MESCO, presentingcompliments to Dr. Sayed Zafar Mahmood, IRS,

President, Zakat Foundation of India, during Students’Felicitation Program on 9th January, 2016 at Bandra

52 Students appeared for Aptitude Testat Crescent English High School

On World Science Day Projects and Teaching Aid made by students were displayed at Crescent English High School

17 students of Crescent English High Schoolwatched the World T20 Final at Wankhede Stadium.

Tickets were sponsored by under “ ” Program

“Concern India Foundation”Book a Smile

MESCO’s Top Ranking Students with theircertificates during Felicitation Function

Studentrecevinghis certificatefrom Prof.M. F. MakbaGen. SecretaryMESCOduringFelicitationProgram

Ex-Students interacting with students ofCrescent English High School duringEngineering Students’ Get-together

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FORTHCOMING EVENTSFORTHCOMING EVENTS¢Zakat Collection Drive Get-together will be held on

Sundays 22nd & 29th May 2016 at Bandra Boys Urdu High School and a simultaneous Get-together will be held on 22nd May 2016 at Crescent English High School, Kausa.

STUDENTS SPEAKSTUDENTS SPEAK“When I was in Std. IX, no one was helping me except Allah (SWT). MESCO came as a miraculous hand and changed my life and gave hope to my dream of becoming an Engineer”, says “Mr. Shaikh Mohammed Bilal Peer” who is appearing for his B.E. (Elec.) final year.

“MESCO is a family in my life, it has made my personality, increased my confidence and gave financial support for my house” says, “Ms. Shaikh Sana Nooruddin” who appeared S.Y.B.Com working with “J.J.D.Ed. College Aishabai” as “Quranic Arabic Co-ordinator”.

Your Support, Our MotivationYour Support, Our Motivation

?Rs. 1,50,000/- a year, would help sponsor a Nursery School in a poor locality. (Nursery School)

?Rs. 50,000/- a year ensures professional education for a meritorious student. (HCES)

?Rs. 17,000/- provides dry ration to a widow and her family for a whole year. (Ration Support)

?Rs. 18,000/- per year helps a meritorious child continue his/her education. (Educational Adoption Scheme)

?Rs. 6,000/- enables us to provide a sewing machine to a destitute woman in order to make her self reliant.

?Rs. 6,000/- a year will cover a child’s school / college fees. (Educational Aid)

?Rs. 500/- single dialysis cost for Chronic Renal Failure patient.

?You can help in any of these activities by setting up a Corpus (dedicated to the memory of a near one) and build it up over the years.

?You can send your Donations / Zakat.

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Prize Distribution to the Best Performers ofUrdu Bait-bazi Program on the Annual Day

at R.C. Mahim Municipal Urdu School,(adopted by MESCO), on 5th January, 2016

Dialysis Patients supported by MESCO onWorld Kidney Day Program held on 27th March 2016

R.C. Mahim Muncipal Urdu School, Mahim

Mr. S.A.Vohra,Treasurer,MESCO,presentingCertificateto beneficiaryduringSewingMachineDistributionProgramon 27th March 2016

VISITORSVISITORS

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Office (In connection with the HCES proposal submitted)mMr. Robin Blench from USA visited MESCO office on 26th

February. He donated Rs.67,000/- for HCES and Ration Support.

mMr. Imran Inamdar, a well-wisher visited MESCO office on 13th & 14th January 2016.

m A well wisher of MESCO, Mr. Salim G. Ratansi from USA who is a businessman by profession visited MES’VTC on 17th March 2016.

Representatives from RBL Bank visited the Administrative