Shahla Mehmud Farooq (Gurya Khan) started social work form a very early age, inspired by her mother and reknowned philanthropists such as Abdul Sattar Edhi. She has been well known for her social work within her family and friends. In time the size and diversity of her projects broadened and it was apprarent that her efforts needed a proper identity. As a result, Shahla Mehmud Farooq (Gurya Khan) started this trust with the name of her mother-in-law Khurshid Begum who was also a humanitarian in her time. However, there was another trust with this name.
After consultation from her husband and co-founder Mohammed Umer Farooq and the team consisting of Qasim Khan and Kaneez Akhtar, the name Dhartee Rang Welfare Trust (DRWT) came into inception for the diverse humanitarian platform that supports the underpriviled with any type of help needed. With the Grace of Allah Almighty the Dhartee Rang Welfare Trust officially got its name in January 2014. Though the DRWT team had been visiting remote areas and supporting the victims of natural disastors since 2010. Most importantly, the DRWT initially operated solely from the support of family and friends. We are very thankful for your contribution in supporting our cause.
Our Vision is to Support the Following Causes:
1 Education -- We have started with a montessori school for the underpriviled. After completion of our students montessori classes, we admit our students in local schools and continue to pay for thier tuition. We also support University level students on adhoc basis.
2 Dhartee Rang Vocational School and Job Placement Services -- We teach cutting, stiching, sewing, and all other boutique work to women.
3 Dhartee Rang Dispensary -- We have started a dispensary to provided basic medical help to the under privilged with the support of (Retd) Dr Maj General Malik Abbas.
A renowned gynecologist, Dr Tabinda Kamar will join us from September 2016 to help with pregant women and conduct free ultra sounds.
4 Dhartee Rang Dowry and Wedding Receptions -- We have helped arrange dowry for 15 girls in the past 10 years. Which includes clothes, furniture, household crockery, kitchen utencils, beddings, and financial support for the reception lunch/dinner. We will continue to do so with the help of our friends, family, and humanitarians who have witnessed our hardwork and dedication.
5 Shadakay and Kurbani -- We conduct sadkay and kurbani in northern areas, punjab, and at the DWRT head office. You can request the city in which to perform kurbani or sadaka on your behalf.
6 Monthly Stipends and Rations -- The first week of every month the less fortunate come to receive monthly stipends to support in the payment of school fees for thier children, house rents, rations, or electricity bills.
7 Dhartee Rang Hajj and Umrah -- We have sent 10 people to the house of Allah for Hajj and 3 people for Umrah with the help of family and friends.
8 Dhartee Rang Ramadan Aftar Dinner -- With the help of family and friends Dhartee Rang has been able to provide aftar Dinner for 200 people for every day in Ramadan for the past two years at the DWRT head office.
9 Dhartee Rang Disastor Relief Endeavours -- Whenever a disastor occured in Pakistan the DWRT team has reached out to support the victims financially and emotionally and will continue to do with the help of Allah Almighty.