Shigar Community Adoption Project
Shigar, the beautiful valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, is the gateway to the Karakoram mountains. The land of honorable people that are as resilient as the mountains surrounding them and as welcoming to the tourists as the freshwater streams flowing there. Their biggest challenges apart from tough weather, are lack of clean water and highly deficient health resources. They reached out to Momina Cheema Foundation to help them help themselves. Momina Cheema Foundation has launched Shigar community welfare project starting August 2021, with the help and cooperation of the residents of the villages of Suguldo, Shigar. This community project focuses on 4 areas
1. Making Clean Water Available
2. Providing Healthcare Services
3. Providing Education
4. Disaster Relief
Making Clean Water Available
Unfortunately, the water in the area of district Shigar is unclean and contains silt, which has caused health concerns, including diarrhea. To counter this issue, MCF is working towards providing clean water by doing boring & drilling with the installation of submersible pumps and the construction of water tanks in the villages of district Shigar. So far, clean water has been arranged in the following villages:
1. Gamba Khur
2. Zahreepa
3. Marahpee
4. Mmno Chunmo
5. Mashanpi Bala
6. Xukhpa
7. Suguldu
8. Thugmo
9. Thesil
10. Jamia Masjid Chorka
11. Islamia Public School, Kuro, Ghanche
Providing Healthcare Services
a: MCF Teleclinic
MCF has established a telemedicine clinic in Chorkah to provide teleconsultations to patients in nearby villages. Free camps are arranged in summers where consultants of different specialties provide free treatment to patients
b: Initiation Of An Ambulance Service
MCF has initiated an ambulance service in Chorkah to transport patients from chorkah and surrounding villages to the only secondary care government hospital in Skardu. The Ambulance service is serving 24/7 to help people in Shigar as well as the tourists visiting the area. This service is the first formal ambulance service in district Shigar.
c: Collaboration with Marafie Foundation
In 2024, the Momina Cheema Foundation solidified its commitment to improving healthcare in Baltistan by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Marafie Foundation. This partnership paves the way for collaborative initiatives that will enhance healthcare services and accessibility for the communities we serve in the region.
Providing Education
Children in village Suguldu have to walk 4 km to go to school. As a result children younger than 7 to 8 years of age generally do not attend school. As requested by the local people, a kindergarten school was established within the village to help these young kids start their learning journey close to home. This year we have finished constructing a new building for Momina Cheema School in village Suguldu, that will accommodate nursery to grade 5 classes. Our students absolutely love this development and they don’t want to leave!
Providing Education
In 2025, we successfully launched the Momina Cheema Professional Training Center, affiliated with the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC). The center is currently offering IT courses to help students gain valuable technical skills. In the foreseeable future, we plan to expand our programs to include a range of other skill-based courses, ensuring that learners have access to practical training that can support their professional growth and career opportunities.
Disaster Relief
Flood Relief Program
When devastating floods struck, the Momina Cheema Foundation responded swiftly, providing critical aid to affected communities.
Our Flood Relief Program delivered essential support, including food packages, medical aid, clothes, and blankets, reaching those most in need in:
- Balochistan.
- Kunee, Ghanche District, Gilgit-Baltistan.
- Village Kondus, Siachen, Gilgit-Baltistan.
Through these efforts, we provided immediate relief and demonstrated our unwavering commitment to communities facing hardship.
Annual Qurbani Scheme
Each Eid-ul-Azha, our Qurbani Scheme not only allows deserving families to partake in the festivities but also significantly boosts the local economy in Shigar. We achieve this by purchasing animals directly from local farmers, ensuring the benefits of your donations circulate within the community. The meat is then distributed to nearly 250-300 deserving families each year, allowing them to celebrate Eid with dignity and joy, all thanks to the generosity of our valued donors.
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