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Well-Being
May 2025
The Silent Killer: Fighting Cardiovascular Disease in Pakistan
The leading cause of death worldwide is not car accidents or plane crashes — it is cardiovascular disease. South Asians, including Pakistanis, are genetically more likely to develop heart disease at a younger age than other ethnic groups. Rehmat-O-Noor has partnered with Humanity Initiative, a non-profit of medical students and healthcare professionals, to bring prevention, early detection, and treatment sponsorship to those who need it most.
Our intern Baneen Fatima raised $253 through bake sales to fund cardiovascular treatment for those who cannot afford it.
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Infrastructure
April 2025
A Road to Success: Connecting Khura Village to the World
Can you imagine a life without roads? In the remote mountain village of Khura, Pakistan, that is reality. Children rarely venture out, mothers plan grocery trips for days, and a doctor visit means a 2-hour drive. Rehmat-O-Noor is changing that — with a road that will connect Khura to the city and unlock the village's hidden potential.
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Education
March 2025
Every Child Deserves to Read: Pakistan's Literacy Crisis
20 million Pakistani children aged 5–16 are out of school. Over half are between 5–9 years old — the most critical window for brain development. Only 35% attain basic literacy by age 9. Rehmat-O-Noor, with partner TAKMIL, is fighting to change these numbers — one school, one child, one future at a time.
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