Birth Defects Foundation – Free Skill-Based Social media Courses AnnouncementBy the end of this month, Birth Defects Foundation (BDF) will be opening admissions for new Social Media skill development courses. These courses are 100% free (excluding registration fees) for intersex individuals, transgender, Cleft Pallets persons, and their families.Participants from Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Bahawalpur will be required to attend the classes in person at the BDF centers. However, those from other cities can join online via Zoom.In addition, members of the general public can also enroll in these courses for purposes such as starting a business or work-from-home opportunities, but a course fee will apply to them.Participants—especially intersex and transgender individuals and their families—who successfully complete the training will be provided with home-based work opportunities or small businesses by BDF to help them become financially independent.This project will be conducted by Mr.MuhammadAdnanComplete program details will soon be available on our official website:🌐 www.bdfpk.org📞 For more information, please contact: 0308-5781723

May 10, 2025
Awareness Saves Lives – A Message from Birth Defects FoundationDuring a recent weekly OPD, a young man visited Professor Dr. Afzal Sheikh, convinced by someone that he had an issue with his gender identity. After a thorough examination, Dr. Afzal Sheikh assured him that he was completely healthy and had no such issue. The young man was so relieved and overjoyed that he immediately asked his family to speak with Dr. Afzal over the phone to share in the good news.Similarly, two young girls faced significant challenges later in life due to issues that could have been resolved during childhood—had there been awareness and timely intervention. Their parents, unaware of treatment options, struggled for years. Thankfully, the Birth Defects Foundation provided them with complete guidance, clarity on all aspects, and the freedom to make informed decisions.All of this progress is only possible because of your continued support in spreading awareness. When you share our message on social media, you help save real lives. In fact, many individuals have said that they only learned about the Foundation and its work through social media—and that’s when they realized they too should get checked.Only Allah can truly reward your efforts—we are simply grateful for your support.Contact: 0308-5781723Birth Defects Foundation
May 11, 2025