Visitors views

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Visitors Views

This presentation prepared by Mrs. Roubina Kausar, System Engineer, Amin Maktab.

Presented at Al-Hamra Art Council, Lahore

on Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Amin Maktab

Visitors prepared by Roubina Kausar, System Engineer, Amin Maktab.

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Love one another. As God loves each one of you. God bless you.

Mother Teresa


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I have spent a very rewarding morning at the Amin Maktab. It was a heart-warming experience to see the devotion and love of the teachers for their pupils, without which these children could not at all develop their faculties.

S. Anwar-ul-Haq

Justice of Pakistan.


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Thank you for bringing love and help to the most difficult families and children.

Deng Piofang

Chairman,

China Disabled Person’s Federation, Beijing, China.


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Amin Maktab is undoubtedly one of the best-run institutions of its type that I have seen anywhere, any time. It is not only located in beautiful surroundings, housed in a beautiful building, but it is also well-managed and well run. The institution was lucky to have some one like Mr. Yaqub Shah as its founding father, but I think it is equally lucky to have someone like Justice (R) Aamer Raza, as its dynamic President. I wish Amin Maktab all success and good luck.

I.A. Imtiazi

Secretary-General, INFAQ Foundation, Karachi.


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This visit is a very heart warming experience. A rare silver lining for meeting the tragedy of ailing humanity.

Masrur Hasan Khan

Secretary-General, INFAQ Foundation, Karachi.


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Visiting Amin Maktab was a heart-warming experience. This project deserves more than praise and good wishes. It deserves unflinching moral and material support of the society, which it is serving with such dedication and compassion.

Dr. Nabiha W. Hasan

Principal, F.J.M.C., Lahore.


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Amin Maktab is the most outstanding institution of its kind that I have seen in Pakistan. In point of fact it appears better equipped and organized than similar institutions seen by me in U.K. and U.S.A.

M.P. Bhandara

M.N.A. Rawalpindi.


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A pleasure to visit the centre, with its dedicated staff. An excellent example of community based effort. I commend the work and pray that others would emulate the example- for those who wish to help; it is not the mere hours of work, but the interest- a light to be kindled.

S.K. Mahmud

Secretary,

Special Education & Social Welfare, Islamabad.


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A very rewarding visit for me any my colleagues. This institution is perhaps the most outstanding in the field of mental retardation. Highly motivated and committed staff members, under inspiring leadership are achieving excellent results, which we would like similar institutions to follow.

Salman Farooqi

Director General, Special Education, Islamabad.


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I am impressed to see the quality and level of training and instruction being imparted to mentally retarded children. It is exemplary and I wish that other NGO's should also involve them in this noble work.

Tariq Sultan

Secretary, Social Welfare & Zakat,

Lahore.


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It was indeed a very pleasant experience to see how this institution has moved forward in the last few years towards offering services to the mentally retarded through dedicated workers. With continued support from the community and the professionals, we hope, this work will bear fruit.

Prof. Dr. Rafia Hassan

Department of Applied Psychology, University of Punjab, Lahore.


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The loving professional care and devotion coupled with patience has resulted in progress which is equal to, if not better than what on can imagine in the best of centres I have seen. Amin Maktab has overcome all handicaps in helping the student.

Dr. Yousaf Kamal Mirza

Psychiatrist, CMH, Kharian Cantt.


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This school reflects high professional educational standards. The atmosphere is very good and for my second visit I am greatly encouraged that the school is continuing to develop so well.

Judith Coupe

Headmistress, Melland School,

Manchester.


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I found the visit extremely thrilling because the expertise and commitment shown at Amin Maktab offers the potential for great influence on other teachers and establishments. I was very impressed by the Outreach Program and most importantly the ethos, which emanates from leadership. I learned from my visit.

Francis Stanley

Rockdale, England.


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Thanks for the extensive briefing about the most useful work you are doing in Lahore and in particular in Katchi Abadies. It's hoped that many other NGO's will be attracted by your concept and that you may guide them when possible.

Geert J. Edelerbosch

UNICEF, Islamabad.


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This is the best special education program that I have seen in Pakistan. In addition to the superior quality of the academic programs, and cleanliness, the building is very well maintained. The Outreach/Home Visitation Program needs to be modeled after, by other special education organizations.

Dr. Naseem Dil

Professor, Special Education,

University of Nevada, U.S.A.


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Congratulation for the excellent work and effort made so far. I wish that your activities would continue to help and alleviate children.

Jacinthe Desmarais

Resident Project Officer, UNICEF,

Lahore.


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My wife and I were immensely impressed by the dedication of the staff to the noble cause of helping the lesser fortunate children. We wish the staff of the Maktab lots of success in their endeavors.

Rashid Ahmad

Director, Special Assignment, UNESCO, Paris, France.


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This visit is a very heart warming experience. A rare silver lining for meeting the tragedy of ailing humanity.

Masrur Hasan Khan

Secretary General,

INFAQ Foundation, Karachi.


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Very great pleasure to visit this marvel of an institution. I hope we can learn from this excellent model.

Muzaffar Mahmood Qureshi

Secretary, Special Education,

Govt. of Pakistan.


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It was heartening to see so much good work being done in Amin Maktab for retarded children. The innovative approach attends the unreached, besides the students enlisted in Maktab. God bless these efforts. N.Z.F. participation in this institution is well utilized.

Javed Ahmad Khan

M.D., N.Z.F., Islamabad.


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It was given me real pleasure to visit Amin Maktab today. I had heard a lot about this institution, but seeing the students and dedicated teachers is entirely different. This is real good work.

Fakhar-un-Nisa

Principal, F.J.M.C.


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What an inspiring visit. Inshallah on my return I shall reach the unreached.

Prof. George Thomson

University of Edinburgh.


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Thank you very much for sharing your experiences with the Outreach Program with my and for showing me your nice Centre.

Berit Veghein

The Norwegian Ass. of Disabled People, OSLO.


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It is a wonderful organization, which is run and organized by people of high dedication and devotion. I am pleased to visit it today. Such organizations are the backbone of our Society and should be encouraged by us so that more and more persons are attended.

Mahmud Ahmad

M.D., National Zakat Foundation,

Islamabad.


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A very inspiring unit where the devotion & experience of the staff is very evident. I am inspired also by the structure & regular evaluation of the children. Thank you for the opportunity.

Pamela Lee

Past President, Soroptimist International, U.K.


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I am highly impressed by the work carried by the teachers and other workers involved in the care of special children. It is really a great job. God bless them all.

Dr. Saleema Qaisera

Prof. of Medicine, F.J.M.C..


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It is a well run organization and very well established institution. The staff employed is fully devoted, dedicated, motivated and highly qualified.

Lt. Col. M. Iqbal

GSO-I (Edu) Corps HQ,

Bahawalpur.


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I am very impressed by all the work done here. The Outreach services are especially interesting to me. I have learned a great deal in my short visit, which I hope to put to good use with our own Pakistani families. Thank you and may your work continue to strengthen and grow.

James Robinson

Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, Scotland.


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Thank you so very much for showing us your Center and inspiring us about what can be done in Outreach for special people. We hope to learn more from you in future and to having you visit us in Gilgit.

Dr. Zeba Rasmussen

Chairperson, Mehnaz Fatima Educational Welfare Organization, Gilgit.


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Amin Maktab is delivering very commendable services and this is all due to commitment of its leadership and team. Amin Maktab is providing its services with very innovative ideas.

Mohammad Fazil Cheema

Director, Special Education, DGSE, Islamabad.


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The first impression was one of cheerful activity, warmth and a busy happy place. We were amazed with the wide range of activities going on. Most impressive is the patience of the staff, which has obviously contributed to the happiness of the children.

Iram Qazi

Lahore School of Learning,

5-H, Gulberg-III, Lahore.


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Thank you Dr. S. Yasmeen Shah and the team for very useful discussions on the subject disabilities particularly the prevention aspects. I am impressed by your good work and wish you expand your work further. Your inputs would be very useful for our work on NPA.

Fauzia Rahman

Consultant WB/AAA for

NPA-Disabled Persons.


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Amin Maktab is portrayed in a poem by Harris Khalique about his visit to a similar facility in Romania: ‘Giving Meanings; to God’s Unfinished Poems.’

Usman Qazi

Economic Development Officer,

UNICEF.


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Really impressed. The great job being done by this institution. Just keep up the good work.

Dr. Zahid Mahmood

Consultant Clinical Psychologist,

Govt. College University, Lahore.


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Really impressive Centre doing an excellent job.

Abdul Qayyum

V.S.O. Ali Institute of Education.


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May Allah bless you for all your great work, Ameen.

Asma A. Ejaz

Psychiatrist, New York.


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I have thoroughly enjoyed visiting Amin Maktab. I always do. I am full of admiration for all you do for the children who have the greatest need- helping them to enjoy, feel better, and behave openly and freely with those around them. Keep up the good work and always remember us so we can join in with your good works

Maryam Salam


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Very much impressed by the program organized by the society.

Aasia Shahid

Director, VTCDP, Lahore.


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I am extremely impressed with the high quality services offered by your highly motivated staff. Your center compares with most in the developed world. Wishing you the very best, and keep up the excellent work.

Dr. Balbir Singh

President, Down Syndrome International, Singapore.


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So much progress in 3 years, especially with the new Sub-Centers and inclusive program. Thanks so much for training our staff of Gilgit.

Dr. Zeba Rasmussen

Mehnaz Fatima Special Education Centre, Gilgit.


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It is spiritually satisfying to see facility like Amin Maktab. I must acknowledge and congratulate the very committed faculty/staff for their wonderful work to serve humanity.

Brig. Imtiaz Hussain Sherazi

H.Q. Logistics, Multan.


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Pleased to visit a very good institute in Pakistan working for Special Children. Excellent work you are doing. A learning Institute for others who are working for Special Persons.

Dr. Khawaja Khan

Chairman, Kado Karimabad, Hunza.


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I will remember my visit here with fondness- you are doing a wonderful job.

Prof. Jenny Hewisonb

University of Leeds, U.K.


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Very interesting and encouraging. Keep up to good work.

Dr. Qamar Rashid

Hamza Foundation.


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I am impressed. May Allah bless you all.

A.V.M. M. Yunus ®

A concerned citizen.


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Thanks for your most impressive pioneer work for the best of the children.

Nana Gobee

Managing Director,

Frenz der Grech House Bench, Germany


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Working very well in this field, very dedicated people.

Nausheen Malik

Speech Therapist,

Dept. of Special Education,

Punjab University.


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Amin Maktab is an institute of standing. It is a trend setter. I wish all the success and good speed.

Major Mumtaz H. Hashmi ®

Speech Therapist,


Punjab University.


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This is an extremely valuable organization which provides services that are invaluable for such needy children. Thank you for allowing us to access parents of these children for our research!

Shenaz Ahmad Phd.

University of heads, UK.


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I have found this place a very competent and professional with all facilities that a perfect institute should have. I am privileged to visit here. Thanks a lot for your cooperation.

Mehwish Wakeel

Psychologist,

Govt. Special Education Centre,

Nishtar Town.


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It is a world class institute. Excellent work and efforts by staff. Well-done, keep it up.

Dr. Shaheen Pasha

Chairperson,


University of Education, Lower Mall, Lahore.


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Amin Maktab is source of hope for MR children and their parents. It’s services, discipline, warmth, cleanliness and cooperation are highly appreciated.

Muhammad Javaid Iqbal Khan

Assistant Professor,

University of Education, Lahore.


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This is an institute of full of love. After reached here we felt a new life of happiness and hope. With best wishes and prayers for all.

Nuzhat Jabeen

Mother of Hamna (student)


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A devoted team; looking after these who need special and extra care but usually remain neglected. Keep it up and best of luck.

Tariq Shafi

Managing Director,

Pb. Vocational Training Council


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I am very impressed with the excellent work being done.

Shirin Zaman ® Prof.

Community Med. F.J.M.C.,

living in New Jersey, USA.


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Amin Maktab is well organized school. Looking after the MR children very well. Teachers are dedicated, hardworking and well qualified. My message is “If you can’t hold the children in your arms, hold them in your hearts”.

Brig. Muhammad Fiaz Iqbal

Army Special Education School, Bahawalpur.


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Wonderful visit, very impressed by the school and staff.

Prof. Michael Lewis

M.B. Jackie Holland, London.


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An excellent state of art faculty. Most impressive. Thing is that it is being run by very dedicated and enthusiastic staff. Duas for its continued success and progress.

Justice Muhammad Farrukh Irfan Khan


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I am extremely impressed by your staff dedication, passion and facilities; you do an amazing work with children and families. Thank you for all your work with these children in need for Pakistan.

Dr. Muhammad Waqar Azeem

Medical Director, Albert J. S. Center,

USA.


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You are blessed people serving, designing and making lives comfortable of those who even cannot say a word of thanks. May Allah bless you.

Akhtar Abbas

President, Ghazali Education Trust,

Editor Urdu Digest.


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An excellent set up for the special children. The management and staff is well motivated to take care of the special children. May God bless you for the good work in the life thereafter.

Abdul Shakoor

G.M. Administration, LRBT Central Office, Karachi.