Tanveer A Padder

Srinagar November 10:(KNS) As a physician and a proud father, I want nothing more than to see my children grow up with the best of everything: quality education, moral guidance, and a healthy environment. Unfortunately, some children never get close to receiving these blessings, either through a lack of opportunities, financial barriers, or other hardships. That is why I am so very proud of my brother, Dr. Feroz Padder,(Founder of AAA) for his incredible effort in establishing Ayesha Ali Academy.

I wish that the inspirational story behind the inception of AAA was a happy one, but the truth is that the academy's idea was born out of the worst tragedy that a person could go through. On October 31, 2006, my brother’s life was changed forever when his wife and two beloved children, Ayesha and Ali, were killed in a car accident in the US. Amid his unbearable sadness and overwhelming loss, my brother was plunged into a deep questioning of why The Allah Almighty would allow His precious children to be taken away. The next morning - my brother- who is a very optimistic human being and finds motive and meaning in everything- made an unbelievable statement of strength. 
He said - “This must be Allah’s plan. God wants me to raise hundreds of Ayesha's and Ali’s.” What an act of courage, conviction, and faith in Almighty Allah. 

Instantaneously, he was struck with the idea to open a school in his children’s honor—to offer thousands of other children the educational opportunities that Ayesha and Ali would have experienced in the US.
My brother’s heart has always been connected to Kashmir. He chose Kanipora district Kulgam, our birthplace, to fulfill the vision bestowed to him by Allah Almighty. Inspired by our family’s humble beginnings, my brother hopes to provide poor, orphaned, or underprivileged children with the same blessings and educational opportunities that helped us achieve more than we could have ever imagined. To fulfill that purpose, the Ayesha and Ali Padder Foundation will grant hundreds of merit- and need-based scholarships to AAA students. Additionally, after establishing this academy in Kulgam, he will be expanding this unique learning environment to other Districts of J & K. 

AAA aims to empower students to follow their passion and achieve their goals by instilling them with the skills needed to become competent and effective world citizens. The school looks to blend spiritual values with modern scientific thought while providing a healthy environment for students to thrive. Thousands of future doctors, engineers, professors, scientists, and leaders will find their lives changed forever by having the opportunity to be educated at AAA.
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Within a short period, AAA accomplished so much that it will take decades for other schools to achieve, like getting CBSE in affiliation and numerous awards including:
Best Emerging School of the year by the International Academic and Research Excellence (IARE)
Standalone School of the year by Asian Education Foundation
Best Principal of the year Asian Education Foundation
Best teacher award and many others others 

Having closely known my brother for all my life, I can affirm that he is one of the best human beings you could ever meet. He is a world-class cardiologist, wonderful father, amazing brother, obedient son, the outstanding individual with a heart of gold who wants to give back to where he came from. As a humble man, I know he would not like me to disclose this, but I feel it is important to acknowledge his generous person. He has anonymously contributed to education funds for hundreds of kids, marriage funds, disaster funds, and other honorable causes. Anything he touches turns to gold, and so I know without a doubt, he will be successful in changing the education system for the better to give every child a fair shot at achieving their dreams. I can vow to me with all my heart and soul that under the leadership of Dr. Feroz Padder as the Chairman, AAA will provide an unparalleled safe, peaceful, and advanced learning environment. 

In addition AAA academy is the only school in valley who is giving around 30% of all seats –about 200 seats to poor meritorious students across the valley free of cost after passing the entrance examination. This is a unique opportunity for underprivileged kids who otherwise could not afford to go to best school.

Disclaimer: I want to make it very clear that AAA is not affiliated with any religious, sectarian, political, governmental, or non-governmental organizations or any other non-profit or for-profit organization.
The following traditions of the Prophet Muhammad supplement the foregoing teachings of the Qur’an in the following way:

“Seek knowledge, “even though it be in China.”
“The acquisition of knowledge is compulsory for every Muslim, whether male or female.”
“Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave.” 
“The best form of worship is the pursuit of knowledge."

Let’s give your children the gift of education, security, and hope!
My family is forever grateful for the support received across the valley and humbly promises to be relentless in pursuing education for our greatest hope, our children.(KNS)
The writer is a psychiatrist based in the US and can be reached at  vc@aa.academy website: aa.academy