Master Ayub's struggle to turn around the lives of poor children

(Web Desk) - Located in a park in Sector F6 of Islamabad, is a one of its kind school. This unique school has no ceiling, walls, and lacks tables and chairs for its students. This is Master Ayub’s school, where he can be found imparting education to the poor and downtrodden children of the city.

This school has existed since three decades in Islamabad and has been fulfilling the learning needs of poor children. It is a testament to Master Ayub’s dedication that the school remains open throughout the year, both in hot summers and cold winters.

The children take lessons on a paved open area in the park. Screengrab Dunya News

Master Ayub, originally hailing from Mandi Bahauddin and who works as a firefighter in Islamabad, has worked hard to turn around the life of these needy kids. Students who received their education from him have succeeded in changing their lives. Many who studied at this school are now engaged in receiving education in colleges and some are even playing their part in fulfilling the teacher’s mission by teaching at the same school.

Many students taught by Master Ayub come back to teach at the school. Screengrab Dunya News

Master Ayub says that in the 32-33 years that he has been involved in teaching, thousands of children have been taught at this school and are now employed in various organizations, involved in their own businesses, and are studying in colleges and universities. The teacher says that this is what gives him peace.

He says that if these kids did not receive education they would have resorted to begging on the streets or would have indulged in wrong deeds. It is only after studying in a school that they are able to live a life of dignity.

Master Ayub giving lessons to students at this school. Screengrab Dunya News

A student of Master Ayub told a representative of Dunya News that Master Ayub had started teaching him from kindergarten and taught him till matric. After matric, Ayub taught him for his FA exams and he is now studying for his graduation. Another student said that she wanted to be a teacher and expressed the wish to teach in Master Ayub’s school.

After years of hard work for the education of needy children, the firefighter-cum-teacher finally received acceptance from the government which in recent years has bestowed him with various honours, including the pride of performance award. However, Master Ayub says that he does not have a desire for awards and accolades and only wishes that this school keeps on running even after his death.

Master Ayub has received many awards for his efforts. Screengrab Dunya News

Moreover, he hopes that the school gets a building with proper infrastructure so that students can receive an education related to information technology.

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