Meaning "Abode of Smiles" - A rights and needs-based comprehensive rehabilitation project
Project Basera-e-Tabassum (BeT) (meaning Abode of Smiles), a rights and needs based, comprehensive rehabilitation project was launched in Village Sulkoot in the frontier district Kupwara on May 12, 2002. It was the first of its kind (exclusively for girls) in the Kashmir valley.
BeT is an abode which belongs to the girls without parents whom the society calls as 'orphans'. These children have lost their parents as victims of militancy, due to illness and accidental deaths. Established to fight for the basic rights (to survival, protection, development and participation) of the girl child and the word 'orphan' itself (as it brings a deep seated psychological scar to the child's entire life) BeT works towards their physical and psychological recovery and social reintegration.
The aim behind the project was to educate them necessarily and help them to establish their own identity, making good human beings with ethical values and to empower them to become respectable citizens.
Presently BWF is currently running 5 homes in the districts of Kupwara, Anantnag, Beerwah and Srinagar in the Kashmir valley under BeT and in Jammu called FAH, with 230+ girls, each meticulously managed by dedicated professionals.
The homes established by BWF are equipped with essential amenities, including computers and manicured lawns, providing a safe and conducive environment for the girls' overall well-being and recreational activities.
In addition to providing shelter and security, BWF places significant emphasis on skill development and education. Through vocational training programs and academic support, the foundation prepares the girls for self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and academic pursuits.
It provides shelter and ensure care for health, mental well-being, and daily living needs. Over 200 girls currently reside across the five homes. The aim behind the project was to educate the girls and help them to come out of traumatic conditions and establish their own identity.
Each home is managed by well trained staff as Manager, House Mother, experienced teachers with multi tasks, Cook and a Watchman.
Stories of transformation and hope from our BeT family
"This organization has motivated me in many aspects. Only here I could understand the meaning of life. What actually life is!"
In the northern reaches of Kashmir, Rabia Gul, a diligent 12th-grade student at Borderless World Foundation (BWF), is preparing for the challenging NEET exams. Born on March 7, 2005, in the border town of Keran Kupwara, Rabia's life took a drastic turn when her father passed away on January 10, 2006.
The aftermath of her father's death saw Rabia's family displaced by the government due to cross-border shelling. Their home shattered by the blasts, Rabia, along with her three siblings and mother, sought refuge in a camp at Keran. However, faced with numerous challenges, including education and shelter, they found themselves homeless.
In 2006, Rabia's journey led her to Sulkoot, where Adhik bhaiya welcomed her and her elder sister Musharraf Mir into the nurturing embrace of BWF Kupwara home. From an infant of one and a half years to a student in a nearby private school, Rabia's life transformed. Surrounded by love and care, she considers herself blessed.
With aspirations to become a doctor, Rabia's journey with BWF expanded beyond academics. She embarked on tours to Mumbai and Karnataka, participated in vocational training, including computer classes and sewing, and engaged in life camps. BWF became a source of motivation and understanding of life's true meaning.
"I am God's child and BWF is my home, I didn't have to worry about anything but only study."
In the serene valleys of Kashmir, a moving narrative unfolds. Shahida Gul, orphaned at the age of two, faced financial hardships after her father's passing. In 2006, a relative's suggestion led them to BWF.
Initially daunted by the Urdu-speaking Adhik bhaiya, Shahida gradually embraced an environment that reshaped her outlook. BWF became a sanctuary, instilling values of discipline, manners, and the profound impact of giving. Shedding the label of an orphan, Shahida aspired to become a doctor, driven by the goal of supporting her family and extending aid to others.
Her gratitude expressed through actions rather than words, Shahida aims to represent India, especially Kashmir, as a symbol of the transformative influence of love and support.
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