Of Gratitude for NUST’s Unsung Heroes

by Zunaira Saadat

Here at NCSC, we aim to spark a light in every heart to feel for the impoverished and those in need. Lending a helping hand and uplifting each other, in every possible way, is the driving force behind each of our events.

With this same intent, the project ‘Ehsaas’ came into being, garnering inspiration from “World Kindness Day”. Often in our race to attain the best, we forget to take a glance at those who remain behind the scenes. These are the drudge workers, a group of people who give so much, but are given so little.

As a token of gratitude and appreciation for all their backbreaking work, NCSC organized a grand lunch for the NG staff of NUST named Milaap-e-Dastarkhwaan. The honourable guests included the sanitary and horticulture workers, the security guards, the sports staff and many more.

29^th November, 2019: The Big Day

With the volunteers pouring in before the arrival of the guests, the CIPS basement was primed to host; tables set neatly with the help of the students and a station-type buffet with the volunteers ready to serve. The arrival of the guests was eagerly awaited, who soon after reached from their duties and the Friday prayer. They were warmly welcomed and seated as drinks were served to quench their thirst. Within minutes, the aroma of the meals prepared by Daig.com.pk filled the hall, and the place buzzed as the crowd got lost in its flavour.

Apart from making sure they eat their hearts full, the students of NUST engaged in interactive sessions with the workers. This gesture further added a welcoming ambience, and was a way of letting these labourers know how grateful the NUST Community is for all the countless hours they spend in making sure us students are at ease and comfort here. Since these hard workers had very little time to spare, they were given “Thank You” cards as something they can hold on to (quite literally) before they were off to their duties again.

The whole NCSC family ,ever so willingly, volunteered in serving the honourable guests with the passion and purpose of giving back to these unsung heroes. With all hands on deck, the event swung in full colour and its success was clear as day by the smiles on the faces of our hard-working staff. Through this event, it was evident that NCSC, in all its pride, did what it has always aimed of doing: Get.Set.Serve.

Introducing Project Ehsaas!

written by Hamza Waqas
edited by Abdul Hayee

As we’ve creeped into the 21st century, with all our technological advances and vast knowledge, the human factor inside us has diminished at a similar rate.

But why not just label it as trivial? Why consider it a pressing issue? The answer lies in the essence of humanity; the powerful force that sets us apart from the other living beings; and to deny the concept of humanity is to deny your very own existence, it is to deny the very ideals that our form was founded on.

And why deny this beautiful concept? The idea of exerting yourself for someone else without any vested interest is what sets us apart. Among the various acts of kindness that we can perform, lay the most simple and seemingly insignificant acts that may mean a lot to people who are not used to such behaviour. These may include, but are not limited to: speaking kindly to the janitorial staff, giving food to children living on the streets, smiling at the security guard while entering the university, holding a door for someone (preferably chanting ‘Hodor’ simultaneously) and so on.

Imagine you help an elderly woman cross the road and she passes you the most genuine smile you’ve ever seen. Wouldn’t you feel a rush, a breeze gliding through your face leaving a peculiarly complacent smile on it? Wouldn’t you feel whole?

These little acts may be so significant in achieving self-redemption or just to experience those waves of satisfaction.
What exactly is Project Ehsaas?

This November, we are delving deep to ponder what defines us as humans. We’ll be figuring out the cost of bringing a smile to someone’s face. At NCSC, this month is dedicated to doing those little acts of kindness which make life a bit more worthwhile. But now we’re taking it up a notch by launching a project dedicated just to this.

To reinvigorate this spirit, NCSC presents its brand new project Ehsaas. Ehsaas will explore the avenues of doing those little acts of kindness which which make the world a better place. Join us in this noble cause, find yourself, and give meaning to your life.