Timeline – BSWFoundation

2011

Foundation - The Beginning

Upper Braldo Hostel started in March with 8 male students
Supported by Les Enfants du K2 (France)
Founded by Hassan Askoli and Pierre Neyret
Students showed remarkable academic improvements

2014

First Expansion & Digital Access

Moved to a new, improved building
Purchased first computer for students
Maintained support for 8 male students
Enhanced study environment established

2016

Girls Admitted - Gender Equity Priority

First inclusion of girls: 2 female students admitted
Continued support for 8 male students
Prioritizing gender equity from Braldo's 9 villages

2018

Advanced Facilities & Further Expansion

Relocated to new building with significantly improved rooms
Expanded to 8 boys + 4 girls (including warden)
Better facilities boosted holistic development
Enhanced accommodation and study spaces

2019

Connectivity Breakthrough

Extended support to 6 girls + 8 boys
Purchased new computer
Installed internet and telephone facilities
Strengthened digital access for academic growth

2020

Infrastructure Upgrade & First Graduates

Built large new kitchen, additional room, and washroom
Standardized at 8 boys + 8 girls + 1 warden (17 total)
First 2 graduates: Ali Naqi (boy) & Fatima Zehra (girl)
Both entered university and later became professionals
First official trip: Jinnah Park, Hussainabad, Skardu
Qurban Ali (10-year warden) replaced by Sir Shahid

2021

Solar Power Revolution

Installed solar system (Austrian supporter Andria + Hassan)
Enabled 24/7 electricity and reliable internet
3 graduates: Muhammad Iqbal, Dawood Hussain, Sosan Bano
Sosan Bano now teaches at Askoli Primary School
Purchased 3-in-1 printer (scan/print/copy)
Alumni visits began for motivation

2022

Technology Enhancement

Purchased 2 brand-new laptops for students
3 graduates: Muhammad Iqbal, Ali Muhammad, Mehmooda
All pursuing university degrees (7th semester by 2025)
Co-curricular activities like Bazm-e-Adab intensified
Laptops aided advanced learning

2023

Brightest Stars Emerge

2 graduates: Akhtar Abbas (FSc) & Maryam Batool (FA)
Akhtar Abbas secured fully-funded university scholarship
Purchased refrigerator for food storage
Akhtar Abbas: highlighted as brightest student

2024

Official Registration & Continued Growth

Officially registered as Baltoro Social Welfare Foundation
Acquired 2 advanced laptops
2 graduates: Ali Muhammad (business) & Kaneez Fatima (university)
Second trip: Sadpara Lake, Skardu
Muhammad Iqbal (2022 alum) managed/taught for 3 months

2025

Alumni Engagement & Sustained Impact

Maintained 8 boys + 8 girls + 1 warden (17 students)
Ali Naqi visited, praised life-changing impact
Ali Muhammad (2022) shared university lessons
Akhtar Abbas stayed days to teach and motivate
Fatima Zehra taught for 6 months
Strong alumni network continues to give back

14 Years of Impact

33

Total Students Enrolled

12

Graduates Succeeded

16

Currently Studying

100%

University Transition Rate

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