Unity in Hope Schools and Community Center Are Breaking The Cycle of Poverty
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Unity in Hope Schools and Community Center are the only Christian schools in Islamabad, Pakistan
In Pakistan 98% of the population identifies as members of the Islamic faith and the other 2% are considered religious minorities. This translates into almost 4 million people who face discrimination in education, housing and employment. Unity in Hope School System Inc. was founded in 2019 to assist families living under these conditions. The organization is located in Iqbal Town, Islamabad, Pakistan. and provides a non-denominational Christian education at no cost.
The Unity in Hope School System and Community Center develops students spiritually, academically, socially, physically and emotionally
Due to economic deprivation religious minorities, mostly Christian, are often forced to live in ‘colonies’ that are walled off from the adjacent neighborhoods. Disease, malnutrition, illiteracy and poverty are rampant in these areas. Most children grow up with limited or no educational opportunity.
Unity in Hope Schools and Community Center create opportunities for systemic change
Impoverished communities require a holistic approach to systemic problems that an education alone cannot fully address. Unity in Hope School: Ummeed and Unity in Hope School: Maan provide an education from preschool through high school completion. The Unity in Hope Community Center: Kidmait provides families and the surrounding community with many life changing programs and services including Medical/Dental/Vision, Business Incubator to include micro-loans, Bible Studies, Prayer Services, Virtues training, Interfaith Dialogue, Computer Lab. Academic Tutoring, Sewing Center and many more.
Meet Unity In Hope Schools’ C0-Founders
Allen Ruppel: Co-Founder and President
Allen Ruppel is the founder of Unity in Motion and served as the organization’s Executive Director for the first 20 years. He is currently serving as Development Director. Allen is a U.S Navy veteran and navigation team member of the 5th nuclear submarine to circumnavigate the world. Allen earned his Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduating Summa Cum Laude. In April 2000, Allen founded Unity in Motion, building the program from a karate class to a non-profit corporation that works with Milwaukee central city youth starting as early as K4 and supports them all the way through post-secondary education offering numerous programs and services. He did this while working full-time for 15.5 years at Northwestern Mutual in various management level positions. In 2008, Unity in Motion became incorporated and in 2010, Allen became the full-time Executive Director. He is also the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Hope Christian Schools network and a member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Urban Teaching.
Dr. Amir Gulzar: Co-Founder
Dr. Amir Gulzar was born and raised in Pakistan. He has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Marketing, MBA in Marketing, and a Ph.D. in International Finance. From 1996 to 2002 he worked at Pakistan Adventist Seminary as an instructor and head of the business department. From 2003 to 2019 he worked as a missionary of the Seventh-day Adventist church at the Adventist University of Lukanga in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as an associate professor in the department of business, internal auditor, chair of business and computer science department, and President of the university. He currently resides in Milwaukee, WI working towards promoting education and community development. Gulzar loves to teach and make a positive influence on the life of his students.