Author: Magnifi Science

In Collaboration with Citizens Archive of Pakistan The Dawood Foundation (TDF) participated in the CAP Family Carnival 2019 with CAP’s core projects that include cultural and educational programming for low-income communities in Karachi and Lahore held on 27th January 2019 at Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. TDF MagnifiScience Travel’s exhibits engaged children to explore interactive games along with a multitude of activities that cover everyday scientific principles and encourage them to put that knowledge to use. 2,500 visitors attended our stall in the carnival.

The Dawood Foundation collaborated with The Consulate of Italy in Karachi to present “Space Girls Space Women: Space Through the Eyes of Women” on 4th December 2018, with interactive exhibits and sessions representing space voyages. Renowned Italian astrophysicist, Dr. Laura Patrizii, spoke to the girls and inspired them to reach for the stars. The event attracted more than 2000 students from various schools of Karachi. The students from Khatoon-e-Pakistan also attended the event. The interactive session with the children gave them a new perspective about the galaxy and worlds beyond.

In Collaboration with Thar Foundation TDF MagnifiScience Thar Exhibition was organized in collaboration with the Thar Foundation, Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC), Engro Corporation and Engro Powergen Thar (Pvt.) Limited with the aim to encourage the quest for Science in everyone, especially students, by creating a learning space for people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, gender or class. The event was held on 26th and 27th October 2018, free of charge for the public. 14,000 little enthusiasts from both government and private sectors explored interesting themes of Optical Illusions, Forces and Motion, Sound, Mind Games and Health.

Collaboration With Khwarizmi Science Society The Dawood Foundation participated in the Lahore Science Mela 2018, a two-day science fest organized by the Khwarizmi Science Society giving an opportunity to engage all citizens, especially the children, in celebrating science on 27th & 28th January 2023 at Ali Institute of Education, Ferozepur Road, Lahore. TDF MagnifiScience used the theme of health to demonstrate scientific concepts at the mela. The event showcased inventions, discoveries, experiments, science models and artifacts received from all parts of Pakistan. 10,000 visitors were catered by TDF during the event.

TDF MagnifiScience Travels participated in The WOW – Women of the World Festival in Karachi held at the Alliance Française de Karachi with the goal of celebrating the lives and achievements of women and girls. The event was held on 2nd and 3rd December 2017. Areas of discussion included women in science and technology, gender equality, and violence against marginalized communities. TDF MagnifiScience used the theme of optical illusion to demonstrate scientific concepts at the festival with the footfall of 2,000 visitors.