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Furthermore, the Foundation’s endeavors were Somalia, they established a partnership with the Aster
not restricted to infrastructural developments. The Clinic Foundation to finance a mobile medical service,
organization took concrete steps to bolster medical making healthcare more accessible in remote areas.
services in four countries. In Egypt, its contributions
ranged from providing an ambulance and buses to In essence, the Big Heart Foundation’s approach
spearheading the establishment of a Pediatric Intensive to healthcare is comprehensive, ranging from
Care Unit at the Global Aswan Heart Center. Meanwhile, infrastructure enhancements to direct medical
in Pakistan, the Big Heart Foundation introduced state- services, ensuring they leave a lasting impact on the
of-the-art surgical oncology facilities, which included communities they touch.
the installation of two advanced operating theaters,
and also channeled efforts towards malaria control. In

02 Education

In 2022, the Big Heart Foundation made significant also funded the construction of both a primary school
strides in advancing the global educational agenda. and the SOS Girls and Boys High School in Rawalakot,
With the Education Sector capturing over 20% of the amplifying its commitment to accessible education.
Foundation’s funding, it underscored the organization’s
commitment to fostering education across the globe. Emergency situations often lead to disruption in
This commitment translated into impactful projects educational services, but the Foundation was quick
spanning seven diverse countries. to address such contingencies. In Jordan, where
displacement is rife, the foundation donated a
The majority of the educational funding, accounting for staggering 5,000 books in both Arabic and English,
over 60%, was steered towards bolstering educational ensuring children in refugee camps and surrounding
facilities and training. For instance, in Bangladesh, the communities remain connected to the world of
Foundation’s efforts culminated in the construction knowledge. In a similar vein, Kenya saw the foundation
and equipping of a community school. Egypt saw making a concerted effort to improve the education
an even grander gesture with the establishment of a experience for vulnerable girls from refugee and host
comprehensive educational institution: an equipped communities. By supporting the operational costs
school, housing 11 classrooms, an IT laboratory, a of a girls’ boarding school and procuring essential
dedicated science lab, a library, and recreational rooms equipment, learning materials, and furniture, the
to ensure holistic development. foundation ensured that these girls receive quality
education in an environment optimized for learning.
Kenya, a nation with its unique challenges, witnessed
the foundation’s drive to empower the girls. A fully In sum, the Big Heart Foundation’s efforts in 2022
equipped boarding school tailored for girls was erected illuminated its unwavering commitment to eradicating
in the Kalobeyei settlement, ensuring they receive educational barriers, ensuring that children, irrespective
education in a safe, conducive environment. On the of their circumstances, have the resources and
other hand, Pakistan, a nation of diverse educational infrastructure to learn and thrive.
needs, benefited from the foundation’s multifaceted
approach. Not only did the Big Heart Foundation
cover the operational costs of an existing school, it