KARACHI: Friends of Burns Centre (FOBC), in collaboration with ZVMG Rangoonwala Trust, organised the Children’s Poster Contest 2026 on the theme “Prevention from Burn Injury”. The contest concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony and the inauguration of a poster exhibition at Rangoonwala Community Centre, Karachi.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Hattori Masaru, Consul General of Japan in Karachi, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Students from various schools across Karachi participated in the competition, using art to communicate messages on burn injury prevention and safety awareness.
A session on burn injury prevention was conducted by Prof. Dr. Ehmer Al Ibran, Consultant Plastic and Burns Surgeon, and Mr. Aijaz Ahmed, Manager Sales & Training, Haseen Habib Trading. The submitted posters were evaluated by a distinguished panel comprising Mr. Jimmy Engineer, Ms. Mona Naqsh and Mr. Shahid Rassam.The Chief Guest distributed prizes and certificates among the winners in the Junior and Senior categories.
Senior CategoryFirst Prize: Ghizra Shahan, Grade 9, St. Joseph’s Convent School.Second Prize: Aisha Minhaj, Grade 9-B, Kiran Foundation, DTCO Campus, Lyari.Third Prize: Zainab Asif, Grade 7, Ladybird Grammar School.Third Prize: Shahryar Fazil, Grade 8-A, British International School.Junior CategoryFirst Prize: Aiza Bint Saqib, Grade 4, Karachi American School.Second Prize: Abdul Kabir Irfan, Grade 3, Karachi American School.Third Prize: Hasnain Jumani, Grade 4, Karachi American School.Third Prize: Saifuddin Adnan Dhari Wala, Grade 3-B, MSB Badri School.Seven consolation prizes were also awarded in each category.
Shields were presented to the judges, sponsors, and ZVMG Rangoonwala Trust in recognition of their contributions.The ceremony was attended by members of the Executive Committee of Friends of Burns Centre, participating students and distinguished guests. Mr. Faysal Abdullah, Honorary General Secretary, FOBC, delivered the vote of thanks, while Mr. Fawad Ateeq Barry, Vice President, FOBC, presented a commemorative shield to the Chief Guest.
Through this initiative, Friends of Burns Centre aims to promote awareness of burn injury prevention among children and encourage the adoption of safety measures through education and creative engagement.
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