We propose to create a library, which would also have internet facilities, for the folks from the basti. Enabling the children and mothers to engage with books, information and IT, helping them gain key skills and at the same time, make them IT literate, something that would usually be beyond them at present.
Having engaged and discussed our ideas with other projects around the globe, it is evident that such a library would be the perfect stepping stone to allow the basti folk to become a contributory member of society and give them the confidence to go out into the world and improve their lives and livelihoods.
Funding for such a library would need stronger support from the authorities as well as those who are willing to support our cause, this is by no means a simple task, however, the future potential of the basti would be greatly enhanced.
This project is the brain child of Mr. Amir Niazi, who returned to Pakistan recently after living in Europe for 42 years. He was disturbed to find that the "KATCHI BASTI" and its inhabitants were living in awful conditions. With limited help and resources afforded to them.