I am a deputy principal of a local school and had no idea on how to develop an understanding of environmental and social issues in our students. Equipping teachers on these themes was also challenging. The latest Nurture pack provided extremely useful resources such as the magazine as well as stories carrying important messages for children, interactive exercises and well-illustrated posters. We have used the resources for various school projects in classrooms and understanding of children has improved greatly on the subject. 
Ashiq Chaudhary
Sukkur

The recent issue of your magazine carries information that caters to a wide range of stakeholders including architects, psychologists, social workers, environment educationists and caregivers, who contribute in their own way towards the upbringing of children. As a psychologist, I work with disaster victims and face a lot of stressful situations. Please also publish more information on what can be done professionally to help children recover quickly from post-traumatic stress.
Asifa Manzoor
GilgitI

am associated with a local NGO that works to promote the well being of working children in the country. I will specifically refer to the article, ‘Why is Child Labour Detrimental for Children?’ and endorse Ms. Cassandra Fernandes’s observations on the detrimental effects that a lot of working environments have on the development of children. Such advocacy is needed to enhance awareness, protect and advocate for the rights of children. It is good that your magazine is also published in the local language as well so that knowledge of children’s rights also reaches relevant audiences at the grassroots.
Abdul Rafay
Islamabad

Early years being the most significant part of life, it is important for developmental agencies to address high risk issues for improving young children’s growth and development. Nurture magazine has highlighted critical issues that face children today. I work with various ECD programmes and found the articles very helpful for sensitizing both adults and children towards playing an active role in creating a safer world for children.
Shelina Bhamani
Karachi

Health and safety during construction is an important aspect often ignored during planning and development work. I am working with a construction firm and I often find reluctance from within to take on an added responsibility for ensuring safety while designing facilities. I have personally gained insight from articles in this issue as well as an earlier one on the safety of built environment. Work being done by the Aga Khan Planning and Building Service in Pakistan is noteworthy and studying their models in greater details will definitely assist us in considering the many aspects in construction that impact the health and growth of a young child.
Faiz Rasool
Tando Allahyar

Nurture magazine’s 9th issue was a real treat for everyone at home. I especially liked the posters and the newsletters for children on themes of climate change, safety measures in disasters and caring for the environment. We have done the activities together at home and I tell you that the storytelling has been effective and concepts of disaster planning, conservation, eco-friendly actions etc. have been well received by the children.     
Asifa Manzoor
Gilgit