The land purchase is one of the most cruical aspects of the project as the location of the orphanage is key in assuring the safety and security of the orphans. Multiple trips have been made to Pakistan in order to search for land and to ensure it is the best place to build an orphanage.

We have now managed to purchase land in an area of Kotli which is in close proximity to a hospital, shops, police station and other services such as schools and colleges. It also has access to running water and drainage which can be an issue in cities such as Kotli and is in a family neighbourhood with road access from both sides. It is an ideal plot of land which will allow the construction of a safe and secure orphanage and have the potential to be a thriving community hub and centre.

We are now in the construction phase of the orphanage. The orphanage will be designed to ensure the children have a safe and secure place they can call home. It will have living quarters with bedrooms and bathrooms alongside studies, play areas, garden, prayer area, kitchen and living quarters for employees.

There will also be dedicated areas for study and tuition for all students. Which will then be converted into a community hub in the evening, providing vocational studies and courses to women in the community.

The orphanage will aim to home 20-30 orphan girls to begin with. The orphans will be sourced from the poorest parts of Pakistan and in particular girls living on the streets. Research for this is underway and we are working with multiple agencies in order to understand the demographics of street children and exactly where the children will come from.