Deaf Reach Schools and Training Centers, operational in 6 locations, are a project of Family Educational Services Foundation (FESF) - a non-profit educational organization working in Pakistan since 1984. 

The ceremony centered on Health and Safety and an introduction by DuPont to over 130 Deaf Reach School students and faculty.

DuPont also shared valuable tips to promote personal hygiene and food safety among children. The deaf students then presented a moving performance on overcoming life’s challenges entitled “Deaf people can do anything…except hear!” After providing a nice lunch for all the children and staff. 

With a focus on pioneering innovation in food science and unlocking solutions to help end hunger, the DuPont Community Fund Program aims to improve nutrition and quality of life for these less privileged deaf students and to improve academic progress through improved health. 

Tauqir Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer, DuPont Pakistan Operations (Pvt.) Ltd., said, “Our goal is to give back to the communities where we live and work.  It is part of our core values as a company and key to DuPont’s sustainable growth mission. DuPont is delighted to support FESF’s goal to  promote healthy living. Through this program, we hope to provide nutritious meals to the  children and instill life-long healthy eating habits. We hope that a healthy lunch will help them improve their productivity and scholastic aptitude.” 

“The mission of FESF is to enhance the quality of life of the children, their families, and their communities. With six campuses, our investment in educational development and innovative training programs and services empowers them to gain both competency and self-sufficiency, thus realizing their full potential. We are grateful to DuPont for their help in making that happen. We share the same vision; we want our children to stay safe and healthy, and to grow up to be responsible citizens of Pakistan. Our projects can be viewed at www.fesf.org.pk and we encourage organizations and individuals to partner in further strengthening this initiative,” said Richard Geary, Executive Director, FESF.