Ayesha Bibi

Roll No:08
M.S.c (Sociology)
 1. Title:
The Role of Charitable Efforts in Poverty Alleviation

2. Table of content: -

* Introduction of organization
* Rationale for choosing organization/Relevance with my course studied
* Job description

Duration

Responsibilities of internes

* Overview of the project

* Key learning’s
Skills and Techniques
Interpersonal skills
Decision making
Team management
* Conclusion

* Weekly reports
⚫ worthy points for new internes
 3. Introduction of organization: SDGs Centre
The Institute of Social and Cultural Studies at Punjab University is a prestigious academic institution that
fosters a profound understanding of society and culture. Established with a vision to delve into the intricate
fabric of human societies, the Institute has been a center of knowledge and research since its inception.
Located within the vibrant campus of Punjab University, the Institute offers an array of interdisciplinary
programs that cater to students' Intellectual curiosity. It offers different programs to study for students such
as sociology, public health, criminology etc. to make us able to see different aspects of society in a scientific
or rational way.
Through Its comprehensive academic programs and scholarly endeavors, the Institute of Social and Cultural
Studies continues to contribute significantly to the understanding and betterment of our diverse and dynamic
world.

Background:
The University of Punjab, founded in Lahore in 1882, is Pakistan's largest and oldest Institution of higher
learning. It was the first in the subcontinent to be built in a Muslim majority area. This university, located in
the historical and culturally vibrant city of Lahore, has played a pivotal role in the growth of higher
education in the country. The University attempts to create a welcoming environment for intellectual
pursuits. The university is students' first choice because of its highly trained and internationalized faculty,
attractive setting, and affordable fees prices. Gujranwala and Jhelum have also become sub-campuses of the
university. These campuses' major specialties are Business Administration, Commerce, Law, and
Information Technology. Newer disciplines are being added progressively to these campuses.

4. Rationale for choosing this organization:

I came to know that I have to work as an intern on the topic "The Role of Charitable Efforts in Poverty
Alleviation" in the Center of ISCS. As it relevant to Sustainable Development goal no. 1"No poverty". We
do research of Internship in the center of research on sustainable development goals in ISCS, university of
the Punjab Lahore.
ISCS boasts a strong reputation for its academic excellence and research contributions In the field of social
and cultural studies. Its faculty members are renowned scholars with diverse expertise, providing conducive
environment for fostering Innovative and Insightful research. Moreover, Punjab University's geographical
location, situated in a region experiencing rapid economic growth and Infrastructural development, offers
me valuable opportunities to conduct on-the- ground research.

I made up my mind that I will try doing my internship in this center and some voluntary work which I am
capable of doing. This was the best place to build my confidence while working as an intern in any
organization. It was offering me to provide me the platform for increasing my confidence level.

5. Overview of the project:

Primitively, we have a project on "No poverty" and we have a lot of queries and challenges regarding
Pakistan society, then we talked with my supervisor, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Usman and asked some queries about
my Internship. So, after talking with sir and read the history of "The Role of Charitable Efforts in Poverty
Alleviation" which reflect the SDG no 1"No poverty" then I also started working on SDG 1 ant try to get
some literature from relevant authorities.
With the help and support of my supervisor, I had the opportunity to talk about the current situation in
Pakistan regarding "No poverty" and also in the world, that "United States SDGs of No Poverty" have
already worked a lot on this. Through the Interviews, I explored the current situation of Poverty in Pakistan,
and the Role of charitable organization.
After this, I work in Microsoft word. This project is so amazing and I learn too much about the "charity to
reduce the poverty" but informal charity and formal organization of charity also plays a major role in society
to reduce poverty.
Studies of "The Role of Charitable Efforts in Poverty Alleviation" is generally regarded as covering
research and teaching on the causes of poverty, including lack of resources, unequal distribution of wealth
and etc.
The description of workplace is related to the name of a Centre of research for sustainable development
goals in the Institute of ISCS at University of the Punjab.

6. Job description:
The description of workplace is related to the name of a center of research for sustainable development goals
in the institute of ISCS at university of the Punjab.

Internship duration:-
Internship starts from02-07-2024 till 16-08-2024.

Sr. Day Start Time End time

1 Monday 2:00 Pm 4:00 Pm
2 Tuesday 2:00 Pm 4:00 Pm
3 Wednesday 2:00 Pm 4:00 Pm
4 Thursday 2:00 Pm 4:00 Pm
5 Friday 3:00 Pm 5:00 Pm

Responsibilities of internee: -
1. Complete all internship duties in a professional manner.
2. Satisfactorily complete required internship hours.
3. Maintain regular, substantive contact with faculty and site supervisors.
4. Take initiative when questions, situations or concern arise.
6. Have fun and enjoy one of the most beautiful places on Earth!
Host organizations will provide the internee with: -
1. Relevant work, professional development and educational opportunities
2. A work plan including specific goals, tasks and dates.
3. Appropriate work space.
4. Networking opportunities with staff, community members and other interns.
5. Active mentorship.

7. Key learning’s:
Things learnt during the internship period: -
1. Understand general concepts of SDGs.
2. Explore history of SDGs how MDGs converted to SDGs.
3. File in the proper way and filing standard.
4. Develop an appropriate task management strategy.
5. Able to conduct interviews of relevant authorities.

Explanation: -
With the help of this Internship work I have learnt many things as how to read write and express the
thoughts and many other skill full works which are helpful for my life after graduation. It also helped me to
do a work with in prescribed time as a researcher.

Relationship with the course studied: -

This has a close relationship with development of society that I have studied in my ADP Sociology
7th semester.
Explanation: -
It also enhanced my communication skills. Working and conducting interviews of teachers
Boosted up my confidence level.
It also helped me to do a work with in prescribed time as a researcher.
Skills and Techniques: -
Skills learnt during internship: -
* Communication skills
* Strong work ethics.
Teamwork skills
Flexibility/Adaptability
* Computer skills

* Entrepreneurial skills/Risk taker

* Leadership skills
* Self-confidence
* Creativity
* Strategic planning skills
⚫ Risk taker

Improved job opportunities:-

Increasingly employers are looking for people with practical experience, skills as well as academic
achievements. Internships offer the perfect opportunity to gain this kind of experience and skills while still
studying. Internship is a full experienced and skill full work we may say a training from which we learn
many thing which opens more opportunities our life.

Experience of teamwork and development of interpersonal skills:-

An internship will allow you to gain experience of this first hand and develop your own teamwork and
interpersonal skills.

Awareness of current development in the sector:-

This kind of direct and specialist knowledge will often set you apart from other candidates looking for a job.
Dead line: -
If a supervisor sets a deadline, it is usually for a reason it is important that we do our best to meet
It. Both institutions and individuals need structure to maintain organization. Deadline helps to
Provide that structure. During my internship my supervisor gave me deadline and I had to do my
Work on given deadline.
Decision Making: -
Decision making is the process of making choices by identifying decision gathering information
And assessing alternative resolution.
Using a step-by-step decision-making process can help you make more thoughtful decisions by
Organizing relevant information and define alternatives.

Team management: -
Team management is the ability of an individual or an organization to administer and coordinate
A group of individuals to perform a task. Team management involves team work, communication,
And objective setting and performance appraisals.
Some activities which I did during my internship (i.e. Interview) was done by the coordination of
Other internees and all of us managed it beautifully as a team.
As a whole learning from this internship has a close relation with my course studies because after
Studies, I will have to join any organization or NGO where decision making and team management
Would be a key element towards success.

8. Conclusion: -
Centre of research for sustainable development goals has offered me a great opportunity to grow and
develop in development sector. It has propelled me to able to overcome challenges and develop my
career.
The internship is a key element in the technical writing student’s professional preparation and the
internship report is a key element in the internship experience. It is through writing the report that the
maturity and professional experience the student gained as an intern becomes fully realized. On the
whole, this internship was a useful experience. I have gained new knowledge, skills and met many
new people. I achieved several of my learning goals. I got insight into Professional practice. I learned
the different facets of working with in an organization.
Furthermore, I experienced that it is of important that the education is objective and that you have to
be aware of the view of other people. To conclude, I have learnt through this internship is time
management skills as well as self-motivation and communication skills with practical work.

Weekly work: -
1st week: -
The first week of internship is about learning the ropes.
After that, you should be engaged in projects and tasks you know, actual work.
02 July 2024 I went to the Center for Research in Sustainable Development goal with my
supervisor Sir Dr. Ahmed Usman.
As it was the first day of my internship, I was excited about this. Firstly my supervisor welcomed me
and expressed good wishes which had boost up my morale even more. After that Sir gave me
introduction of my internship. He told me about the importance and related activities and places to
visit and then at the end there were some questions and answers.
2nd week: -
It was the time to cross the ropes and do some actual work. Here the supervisor organizing the
different tasks of my internship told me to make search on different local and international institutions
regarding Sdg#1(no poverty)and also told me to make research on history of SDGs .The matter was to
choose the work related to my course studies.
3rd week: -
In this week I visited different organizations in Lahore and came to know about Pakistan performance
regarding SDG 1.Along with my fellows and sir I visited SDG wall in our department and we had
fruitful discussion with him as he explained all SDGs and also cleared queries of students. He advised
us to make other students aware of the importance of SDGs for the society. My two weeks report was
checked by my supervisor. The meeting provided valuable insights into the importance of SDGs in
shaping our work towards a more sustainable future.
4TH week
In this week, I got contacts of two teachers and was told to conduct their interviews. But due to
unexpected circumstances I could not make it possible to meet them because of strike. However i
utilized my time and made further research and found most suitable questions regarding my goal.
5th week: -
In this week I conducted interviews of both teachers and had a very fruitful session with them. They
share their experiences with me and gave me a lot of information about the said aspects of society. I
learnt a lot from i.e. noted their thoughts and experiences on my register and then summarize it.
6th week:-
In this week I made my final internship report and submitted it to my supervisor and gave viva voice.
Useful points for new internees: -
“To be successful from the get-go interns need to understand how to navigate the necessary programs,
how to manage their tasks, who to submit their assignments to the approval process”