U Microfinance Bank and Shahid Afridi Foundation work together to uplift Pakistan’s education sector

 

U Microfinance Bank and Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) have partnered together for the foundation’s education initiative.

An MoU signing ceremony was held at U Bank’s head office in Islamabad, and was signed by Kabeer Naqvi, President & CEO – U Microfinance Bank, and Shahid Afridi – Chairman SAF, in the presence of the senior management of both the collaborating organizations.

Under this partnership, U Bank will support the establishment of an IT Lab at SAF School, Malikpur Campus, Lahore.

This collaboration will enable 430 students, currently enrolled at the campus, to learn computer usage, coding, and programming skills.  

Speaking on the occasion, Shahid Afridi, Chairman SAF, stated, “Learners of all ages need to become familiar with new technologies and cope with rapidly changing workplaces.”

He said SAF would further expand this partnership to reach various sectors of the economy.

Kabeer Naqvi, President & CEO – U Microfinance Bank, stressed the need for a skills-based education program for students.

He stated, “As a mission-driven financial institution focused on uplifting the underprivileged sectors of the society, we are glad to have partnered with SAF for this initiative.”

Shahid Afridi Foundation’s education initiative focuses on empowering and uplifting youth to become independent contributing members of society.