Story of Maula Bakhsh Brohi: Building Futures Through Collective Resolve In the quiet, resilient village of Khair Muhammad Village in Sindh, where generations have lived without electricity, clean water, or basic infrastructure, a remarkable journey of transformation began in 2022.Maula Bukhsh Brohi, a long-time resident and community leader, recalls the turning point vividly. “Our village had been settled for over a century, but we had no school, no healthcare, and no facilities. When the HDF team arrived and proposed setting up a school, we saw a glimmer of hope—and we chose to stand together.” — Maula Bukhsh Brohi With a deep understanding of development work, gained through his experience working with a local NGO, Maula Bukhsh recognized the opportunity and stepped forward. Offering two rooms from his own property—modest spaces shaded by trees—he became one of the first to actively support HDF’s mission in Khair Muhammad Village. But his contribution went far beyond offering space. He played a pivotal role in mobilizing the community, building trust, and ensuring everyone understood the value of education and healthcare. He facilitated meetings between HDF and the villagers, helping bridge cultural gaps, address concerns, and inspire ownership. Maula Bukhsh also collaborated with HDF to engage government stakeholders; advocating for public-sector support and connecting the organization with local authorities to strengthen the village’s access to long-term services. “I used to send my four children 5 kilometers away by motorcycle each day just so they could attend school. Not everyone in the village could afford the journey or transport. But every child deserves a chance to learn.” — Maula Bukhsh Brohi Thanks to this collective effort, 170 children in Khair Muhammad Village now receive education right within their community. But the impact didn’t stop there. Recognizing the urgent need for healthcare, a community health center was also established with HDF’s support. Previously, even minor health concerns required costly travel to distant hospitals. “For a simple stomach ache, people would spend Rs. 1,500–2,000 on transport just to reach a hospital 5–6 kilometers away. Now, those services are available right here, and lives are being safeguarded every day.” — Maula Bukhsh Brohi What began as a shared vision for education has blossomed into a broader movement of social capital development—where local leadership, trust, and collaboration have empowered a once-isolated village to take control of its future.