INTRODUCTION

It intends educating young boys and girls about eye diseases, care & treatment. It would also wish that these young boys and girls would in turn create the awareness in the society and encourage others to participate for the noble cause of Al-Shifa Eye Trust.

PURPOSE

• Our purpose is to motivate teenager boys and girls to take up a leadership role in the days ahead for the noble cause of Al-Shifa Eye Trust.

ASSOCIATION OF YOUNG FRIENDS OF AL-SHIFA

• Miss Asma Shaheen of Al-Shifa Eye Trust has been appointed as a coordinator to organize and coordinate the activities of young friends of Al-Shifa.

• Country level organization will be instituted in Pakistan & other countries of interests.
• The country organization will work & maintain contact with the coordinator at Al-Shifa Eye Trust Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Young boys and girls elected as Office bearers so far are at   annexure “A”. Further details will be communicated through newsletters.

MEMBERSHIP

• All school going boys and girls within the age group of 10 to 18 years, who are of a good moral character and are willing to work with sincerity & dedication are eligible to become the members of the organization. Intending members are required to fill in the form attached as annexure “B” and forward to coordinator at Al-Shifa Eye Trust, Rawalpindi, Pakistan directly or through country organization. They may use E-mail for this purpose. Each member will be given a membership number.

ACTIVITIES

• Hold regular meetings to review progress and prepare plans for future activities.  
• Organize walks to create awareness about eye diseases, care and treatment and the role of Al-Shifa Eye Trust in this regard.
• Organize camps/functions in school where knowledgeable persons can come and educate members about eye diseases, care and treatment. Al-Shifa Eye Trust will help arrange knowledgeable persons to come and address the members. Doctors from Al-Shifa Eye Trust can be called and will come to carry out eye examination and treatment of school children.
• Internship in and visits to Al-Shifa Eye Trust for interested members can be arranged and should be planned.
• Special package for overseas members include social work at Al-Shifa Eye Trust, visits to places of interest and internship with Al-Shifa Eye Trust.
• Activities of the organizations can be supported and financed by Al-Shifa Eye Trust with prior approval of the coordinator.