{
  "id": 6062698,
  "title": "Underprivileged children to access science learning under new partnership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/underprivileged-children-to-access-science-learning-under-new",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-06T23:49:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438186/underprivileged-children-to-access-science-learning-under-new-partnership"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi: Children from disadvantaged backgrounds will soon have the chance to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at The Dawood Foundation's MagnifiScience Centre, thanks to a new partnership with Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited's Tameer Trust. The initiative aims to provide interactive science and experiential learning opportunities to students who typically lack access to specialized science facilities.\n\nUnder the programme, young learners will be invited to visit the Centre to partake in exhibits, experiments, and hands-on activities that bring scientific concepts to life through curiosity, observation, and discovery. This approach seeks to make meaningful STEM learning experiences accessible to children from diverse backgrounds.\n\nFavad Soomro, CEO of The Dawood Foundation, emphasized the long-term impact of such learning experiences on young people's perceptions of themselves and the world around them. He expressed the Foundation's mission to make science engaging and accessible for all children.\n\nZubair Shaikh, CEO of Wafi Energy Pakistan, highlighted the importance of investing in young people's development, stating that the future of Pakistan hinges on how today's youth learn and grow. He noted that the partnership will enhance STEM education by making it more engaging and enjoyable for students.\n\nShafiq Ahmed, Trustee of The Dawood Foundation, explained that such collaborations enable the MagnifiScience Centre to reach more young visitors, providing them with opportunities to experience science through exploration. He added that the partnership aligns with the shared commitment of both organizations to widen access to education and create learning opportunities for young people.\n\nThe agreement was signed by Shafiq Ahmed and Favad Soomro, along with senior representatives from both organizations, including Imran Qureshi, Director of Corporate and Government Relations at Wafi Energy Pakistan, and Christoph S. Sprung, Chief Governance Officer at The Dawood Foundation.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Children from underserved communities will gain access to interactive science and experiential learning opportunities at The Dawood Foundation’s MagnifiScience Centre through a new education-focused partnership supported by Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited’s Tameer Trust. The initiative will sponsor student visits to the Centre, allowing young learners to explore science, technology,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Underprivileged children to access STEM at Dawood Foundation's MagnifiScience Centre.",
    "Partnership with Wafi Energy Pakistan's Tameer Trust to fund initiative.",
    "Interactive exhibits and hands-on activities to make science engaging for diverse backgrounds."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This partnership expands access to interactive science learning for underprivileged children, aligning with the organizations' shared goal of making STEM education more engaging and accessible to a broader audience.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}