iHope Batch 32: A Week of Purposeful Learning and Service

We are proud to announce the successful completion of iHope Batch 32, which welcomed nearly 70 students from schools across Karachi. Participating institutions included:

Bay View High School, Indus Academy, Froebel Education Centre, Haque Academy, The Avicenna School, Happy Home School, The Generations’ School, Wahaj Hussain School System, Foundation Public School, The Cedar School, Happy Palace Grammar School, Karachi Grammar School, Whales College, Nixor O Level School, DHACSS Creek Campus, The Lyceum, Alpha College, Reflections School, DHACSS Seaview Campus, Beaconhouse School System, Dawood Public School, and Learning Alliance.

The program began with formal registration, followed by an insightful orientation on Pakistan’s healthcare landscape and the mission of the Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN). Students were also introduced to the Indus Yaqeen Program and taken on a comprehensive guided tour of the hospital to familiarize them with its service lines.

This batch was built around impactful, skill-based sessions aimed at exposing students to the realities of healthcare, developing empathy, and fostering leadership through service. Throughout the week, students received practical medical training, including: CPR training, First Aid training, and a hands-on Firefighting drill. These sessions were designed to equip students with the skills needed to respond to emergencies.

In addition, students attended a series of enriching sessions, including: How to interact with patients with sympathy, The Art of Storytelling with Khurram Khan, Career talk, how to build resume & appear in interview, Voices Against Tobacco – a session raising awareness about the rise of novel tobacco use among youth, Mental Health & Wellness by Dr. Imran, an inspiring talk by Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, President of the Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN).

Each component of the program was thoughtfully curated to blend clinical exposure, personal development, and community awareness, making iHope Batch 32 a deeply enriching and memorable experience for every participant.