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The Grand Finale of Obhartay
Sitaray 2018, was a treat to the ears with the young, soulful voices echoing
through the hall. In the new season of Obhartay Sitaray, more than 75,000
household from 138 school campuses in Karachi participated in the fundraising
efforts while over 862 students (206 teams) competed in the school level
singing rounds. For the Team’s Final, 134 singers and the Voices Final 150
singers from Primary, Secondary, Senior, & College levels participated in
the competition.
Obhartay Sitaray is an annual
inter-school singing competition that provides students a platform to prove
their singing talent and also raise funds for education of the less-privileged
children of TCF. The notable as well as veteran musicians that graced the event
on the judges panel included Tina Sani, Afshan Ahmed, Salman Alvi, Shahid
Hamid, Z H Fahim, Sultan Arshad Khan and Zoe Viccaji.
Speaking on the occasion, CEO of
TCF, Syed Asaad Ayub Ahmad said, “TCF remains committed to the cause of
education and believes in enabling a holistic learning for the less privileged
children. Obhartay Sitaray provides a fantastic ground for the aspiring young
singers. It is heartening to see TCF students and the students of the leading
private schools of Karachi share the same stage; this is a true reflection of
TCF’s mission of removing the barriers of class and privilege. We are humbled
to have more schools as part of Obhartay Sitaray each year, this ever growing
TCF family marks the victory of education over illiteracy and deprivation.”
‘Obhartay Sitaray’ which
was initiated in 2012, has now become a signature event of TCF in the course of
five years. It is managed by a ladies volunteer group called Supporters of The
Citizens Foundation (STCF). The group actively puts in time, effort, expertise
and resources to arrange a vast array of fundraising events to support the
cause of an educated and enlightened Pakistan.
“We are grateful to all the
schools that participated in Obhartay Sitaray competition this time around. The
number of participating schools and students continues to grow in every
competition and is a testament to the continuous success of the event. A big
thank you to all the students for tirelessly raising funds for the TCF children
just like them and giving them a chance to get education as well. Obhartay Sitaray
has earned the spotlight by becoming a hotbed for future young musicians – some
students from last year even got selected for the Coke Studio,” said
Mrs. Biba Baseer, Project Lead.
The Citizens Foundation (TCF) is
a professionally managed, non-profit organization set up in 1995 by a group of
citizens who wanted to bring about positive social change through education. 23
years later, TCF is now one of Pakistan’s leading organizations in the field of
education for the less privileged. The TCF model focuses on providing quality
education through 1,482 purpose-built school units located in the heart of
Pakistan’s urban slums and rural communities, educating more than 220,000
children. The organization ensures that girls represent nearly 50% of overall
student enrollment.
The Winning
Teams are:
Primary Level
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Winner
Team:
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Runner-up
Team:
Secondary Level
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Winner
Team:
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Runner-up
Team:
About
TCF
The Citizens Foundation (TCF) is a
strong advocate of the belief that a truly informed and educated society forms
the foundation of a progressive state and instills in its citizens the ability
to adapt and evolve with changing times. It is a non-profit organization set up
in 1995 by a group of citizens who wanted to bring about positive social change
through education. 23 years later, TCF is now one of Pakistan’s leading
organizations in the field of education for the less privileged. The TCF model
focuses on providing quality education through purpose-built schools located in
the heart of Pakistan’s urban slums and rural communities. The organization ensures that girls represent
nearly 50% of overall student enrolment. To magnify its impact, improve enrolment
and quality of education, TCF is also adopting Government schools across
Pakistan. www.tcf.org.pk
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