SIUT Student's Volunteer Winter Program Concludes
Karachi Dec 28: Certificate distribution ceremony to a group of 190 volunteer students was held at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, they successfully completed 30 hours week long community service program organized by the Institute.
The prime aim of organizing the bi-annual program was to impart the concept of community services among the students who are completing their matric/intermediate, O/ A level. The course of the program is designed in such a manner that when they enter in their practical life in the days to come, should they emerge as a conscientious members of the society.
In the week long program they were trained and exposed igniting the spark of compassion for the less fortunate members of our society.
The program was initiated in the year 2006 and held during summer and winter vacations of educational institutions. Response has been overwhelming up till now, 7190 students have successfully completed the program.
During the program, participants were apprised the basic philosophy of SIUT which is aimed to mitigate the suffering of the masses without any discrimination of cast, color, creed and without any financial burden. SIUT offers completely free medical care to its patients.
Multiple lectures on various medical topics including biomedical ethics was an integral part of the program. Motivational talks were also delivered focusing on career building, emphasizing empathy and compassion for the underprivileged population.
Prof. Dr. Adib Rizvi, founder & director of SIUT, speaking on the occasion, said that it was very encouraging to see the young generation participating in the program. The lessons learned from these programs will go a long way in helping them become more responsible citizens.
Concluding was attended by parents participating students, members of the SIUT faculty and representatives of city educational institutions. Speaking on the occasion the representatives of students, parents and teachers lauded the whole concept and said it will go a long way in mitigating the sufferings of the masses and generating greater human values in our society.
