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DESCRIPTION:In Pakistan\, orphans form one of the most marginalized groups\
 , with UNICEF estimating their number at around 4.2 million. A large propo
 rtion of these children lack shelter\, often living on the streets where t
 hey are vulnerable to abuse\, exploitation\, drug use\, crime\, and beggin
 g. Since the majority of them are under the age of 17\, ensuring access to
  both primary and higher education is vital for their future and for the u
 pliftment of society as a whole. With this in mind\, a collaborative proje
 ct between the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)\, Isl
 amabad\, and Al-Ijaz Education System\, Punjab\, was launched to engage or
 phaned children in STEM-based learning. The initiative aimed to empower ce
 rtified orphans through interactive educational activities that serve both
  a humanitarian and developmental purpose.\n\nAs part of the project\, a S
 TEM workshop was organized for 100 students aged 10–15. The workshop fea
 tured hands-on learning experiences in areas such as electronic circuits\,
  robotics\, radar\, the Internet of Things (IoT)\, and home automation. To
  encourage continued exploration beyond the sessions\, each student receiv
 ed a STEM workbook designed to guide further self-learning and practice. T
 his initiative was made possible through support from the IEEE Region 10 E
 ducational Activities Project Development Grant 2025 & TryEngineering STEM
  Grants 2025 and was carefully aligned with the United Nations Sustainable
  Development Goals (SDGs)\, particularly those focused on eradicating pove
 rty\, promoting quality education\, and reducing inequalities.\n\n[]\n\nCo
 -sponsored by: Co-sponsored by IEEE Region 10 Educational Activities Commi
 ttee & TryEngineering STEM Grants 2025\n\nAl-Ijaz Education Systems\, Kala
 r Kahar\, Kalar Kahar\, Punjab\, Pakistan\, 48530
LOCATION:Al-Ijaz Education Systems\, Kalar Kahar\, Kalar Kahar\, Punjab\, P
 akistan\, 48530
ORGANIZER:nosherwan@live.com
SEQUENCE:12
SUMMARY:Empower Orphans via STEM Technology
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/499854
X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>In Pakistan\, orphans form one of the most
  marginalized groups\, with UNICEF estimating their number at around 4.2 m
 illion. A large proportion of these children lack shelter\, often living o
 n the streets where they are vulnerable to abuse\, exploitation\, drug use
 \, crime\, and begging. Since the majority of them are under the age of 17
 \, ensuring access to both primary and higher education is vital for their
  future and for the upliftment of society as a whole. With this in mind\, 
 a collaborative project between the National University of Sciences and Te
 chnology (NUST)\, Islamabad\, and Al-Ijaz Education System\, Punjab\, was 
 launched to engage orphaned children in STEM-based learning. The initiativ
 e aimed to empower certified orphans through interactive educational activ
 ities that serve both a humanitarian and developmental purpose.</p>\n<p>As
  part of the project\, a STEM workshop was organized for 100 students aged
  10&ndash\;15. The workshop featured hands-on learning experiences in area
 s such as electronic circuits\, robotics\, radar\, the Internet of Things 
 (IoT)\, and home automation. To encourage continued exploration beyond the
  sessions\, each student received a STEM workbook designed to guide furthe
 r self-learning and practice. This initiative was made possible through su
 pport from the IEEE Region 10 Educational Activities Project Development G
 rant 2025 &amp\; TryEngineering STEM Grants 2025 and was carefully aligned
  with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, particular
 ly those focused on eradicating poverty\, promoting quality education\, an
 d reducing inequalities.</p>\n<p><img src="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/
 vtools_ui/media/display/6aad3dc8-b997-4997-b800-b2d7b546276f" alt="" width
 ="997" height="439"></p>
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