FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
General FAQs
What is the purpose of HsO?
The Humera Shahid Organisation came into being with a primary focus on the period poverty and the associated problem of non-existent or inadequate facilities for feminine hygiene; Humera Shahid comes up with a solution by providing sanitary pads along with the installation of sanitary pad dispensers in School, Colleges, Universities, and various other public places for free!!!
When was HsO founded?
The foundations of HsO were laid in 2020 by Muhammad Asad Butt and Muhammad Wasif Butt, who was then joined by a group of like-minded people having the same drive and passion. Since then, the Humera Shahid Organisation is working towards this noble cause.
How does HsO make sure that its projects are sustainable and independent?
We not just provide free Menstrual products and dispensers to institutions but also make sure that our projects run sustainably and independently. To achieve this goal, we have our wonderful volunteers, also known as ‘HsO ambassadors’, who take the responsibility to collect donations locally and keep the project running. This saves the organisation’s time and money, as by just bearing the initial setup costs for one project, it can now focus and expand in other deprived areas without any unnecessary burden or concerns of the previous ones
Donation FAQs
Why HsO?
HsO is Pakistan’s first non-profit organisation that not only provides comprehensive menstrual education but also facilitates access to menstrual products along with the installation of sanitary pad dispensers in schools, Colleges, Universities, and various other public places for free!!!
We ensure our projects run sustainably and independently, with the help of our incredible volunteer network, also known as ‘HsO ambassadors’, who take the responsibility to collect donations locally and keep the project running. This saves the organisation’s time and money, as by just bearing the initial setup costs for one project, it can now focus and expand in other deprived areas without any unnecessary burden or concerns of the previous ones.
How can I donate HsO?
You can send your donations directly to our bank account, and our bank details are provided on our donate page. Alternatively, you can also donate HsO using your debit or credit card on our secure server by visiting donate page.
Thank you so for your donation for HsO, your support matters! Please also remember to include your name and address so we can send a certificate and a letter of thanks.
HsO Ambassador FAQs
How to become a HsO ambassador?
You can become a HsO ambassador if one of our projects runs at your School, college, or University or you want to join HsO as a volunteer. All you need to do is to email us at info@humerashahid.org or call us at +923222476476; we will share all the details with you that are required to become a HsO ambassador.
Or
You can apply online via our HsO ambassador page!
What are my responsibilities as a HsO ambassador?
As HsO ambassador, you are responsible for:
- Collect donations locally and keep the project running.
- Collaborating with our staff team to identify schools to partner with, building and maintaining a professional working relationship with the staff at the schools.
- Recruiting, training and leading a team of volunteers to deliver workshops on Menstrual Education.
- Managing project budget and resources.
- Planning and implementing an effective evaluation strategy for the project.
- Undertaking all relevant training provided through the HsO.
- Maintaining regular communication with the HsO committee and staff team.
Don’t worry about knowing it all already- we will give you all the training you need!
What benefits and skills I gain through participation?
Benefits and Skills Gained Through Participation:
- Looks great on a CV.
- Training and resources to help make your lessons tremendous and that you can take with you for a lifetime.
- Control over the work you do and flexibility around your timetable.
- Stakeholder management – for example, external partners (schools), children, volunteers, academic staff, HsO staff team
- Volunteer management – leading a team, providing pastoral support, and organising shifts
- Training coordination (and the training you’ll receive yourself – e.g. GDPR)
- Effective communication with diverse audiences
- Adequate budget and resource management
- Recruitment (of volunteers)
- Project planning and risk assessment
- Evaluating a project and making/implementing recommendations based on this
- Tutoring and workshop facilitation skills
- Knowledge of GDPR compliance
- Networking and Personal Relations
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate