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A Lesson in Perseverance

Tcf Usa — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:54:24 +0000

“During my interview for Principal’s position, the Regional Manager asked me, ‘What if you do not make it?’ I told him that I will try harder next time. I will be like a spider that never gives up … time and time again it falls, yet gets back to try again.” Rohaila Khan completed her […]

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Changing Minds to Empower Lives

Tcf Usa — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 04:52:50 +0000

“My father was afraid that if he let me continue with school my relatives will say bad things about me. After all, we are a conservative society. I told my father, ‘Let’s not be scared of doing something which is right. Going to school is not wrong.’ He agreed … but it was not easy […]

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Standing Tall

Tcf Usa — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:57:43 +0000

Studying at the Hamida Amin Kothawala Campus in Gadap, Syed Umer is a self made student. At 15 years of age, Umer not only studies hard to improve his grades, but also works at a utility store after school hours to support his family. “Every day after school, I work at the store for 7 […]

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