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Updated 6 November 2013
It is a common known fact that education plays a major role in the success of an individual. However in many countries the gap between male and female literacy levels exists because women have been discouraged from receiving the same educational benefits as men. Women also have less of an opportunity to pursue an education due to financial constraints, and often the males of the family are educated and the females are not.
Providing education to both males and females can have a huge impact on the development of a nation. Through education, individuals regardless of gender have the power to make skilled, educated decisions, make better choices, and develop new ideas and concepts. Through education women can pass down their knowledge and skills to their families, building a stronger, confident and independent family. Educated women can also have an impact on the financial stability of a family unit, as she will also be able to join the work force and increase the standard of living for her family. 
Through the support of ZCSS, Viquar a student from India has had the opportunity to pursue an education and she has successfully completed her Bachelor of Commerce Degree with excellent marks and is now pursuing a one year Pre-Primary Teachers Training course.
After her teachers training course Viquar will have the ability to support herself and her family as well as pass on the skills and knowledge to others around her. Her education will open up doors of endless possibilities for her future.
Education is a powerful thing. When we educate a person, we give them the possibilities for their future. We give them both the tools and the spirit to change things around them for the better.
Viquar is one of the many girls that ZCSS is sponsoring, but there are many more who need support and assistance from donors like you.
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Sponsoring a child through ZCSS undoubtedly begins a domino effect that carries over ten fold. When you help educate a child, you are helping educate a nation. Let’s give education to everyone, because everyone deserves a chance to learn.
Zainabiyya Child Sponsorship Scheme works in Kenya, Tanzania, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Haiti. We sponsor over 5000 students in six countries ranging from Kindergarten to University Education. For more information about ZCSS please email [email protected] to request a brochure with detailed information about the scheme.
To sponsor a student, you can donate online or email [email protected]
Updated 27 November 2012
“Educate & Empower”. The powerful words of the Vice President of The World Federation Of KSIMC, Munawer Bhai Rattansey, in a speech delivered to the community of Hyderi Islamic Centre in south London, where he launched the Ghaza and Muharram appeal. He inspired the audience to “Be the reason for Success” and to work together in helping providing assistance to those in Gaza.
The full speech can be read below:
There are currently over 7 billion people living on Earth, and the world illiteracy rate is just shy of 900 million people. The sad reality is that amongst these are thousands of children that have no hope of ever getting a chance to educate themselves or escape poverty.
