Protecting Children. Preventing Tragedy
Burn injuries are among the most devastating traumas a child can suffer—and yet, the majority are entirely preventable. At The House of Charity, we are committed to breaking this cycle through education, awareness, and community engagement.
The Facts Are Urgent
Every single day:
Why It Matters
A severe, non-fatal burn is one of the most painful and life-altering injuries a child can endure. Beyond physical trauma, burn injuries can have lasting emotional, social, and financial impacts—not just on the child, but on the entire family. Many families spend years coping with the consequences of an accident that could have been avoided.
But here’s the good news:
Our Mission: Educate to Prevent
The Fire Safety and Burn Prevention Education Program by The House of Charity is built to reduce these injuries through life-saving knowledge and skills.
We teach:
Who We Serve
This program is designed for:
Our outreach is global and inclusive, reaching families from all backgrounds—both virtually and in-person.
Program Components
To make fire and burn safety engaging and accessible, we offer:
Building Safer Communities Together
Our goal is simple yet urgent: Transform risky habits into safe practices through education, awareness, and accountability.
By empowering families with knowledge and tools, we can drastically reduce the number of burn injuries—saving lives, easing suffering, and creating safer futures for children everywhere.
Part of the Fire Safety and Burn Prevention Education Initiative by The House of Charity
The Safety Smart Babies Program is a life-saving educational initiative by The House of Charity, developed especially for expecting and new parents, as well as caregivers. Focused on burn and fire prevention for infants and young children, this program addresses one of the most common but preventable causes of injury in early childhood—burns occurring in the home.
Why This Program Matters
The majority of childhood burn injuries happen at home—and most are preventable. Through early education and awareness, we aim to significantly reduce the number of burn incidents in infants and young children by empowering families and caregivers with vital safety knowledge.
What the Program Teaches
Our Fire Safety and Burn Prevention curriculum equips families with:
Who the Program Serves
We offer our programming virtually, in-person, and across social media platforms to ensure wide access and engagement.
Partner Hospitals Receive:
Join us in protecting the most vulnerable—before a preventable injury happens.
Let’s build a safer world for babies, one home at a time.
If you need more information or are interested in becoming a partner, email us: [email protected]
Empowering Young Lives Through Fire Safety Education
Our signature Safety Smart Children’s Program delivers vital fire safety and burn prevention skills through an engaging 30-minute interactive experience. Specially designed for children from preschool through fifth grade, our program creates a nurturing environment where life-saving lessons come alive.
Inclusive Learning for Every Child
We proudly adapt our curriculum to honor diverse cultural backgrounds, accommodate special needs, and support various native languages—ensuring every child receives these critical safety lessons in a way that resonates with them.
Bringing Safety to Life
Set in familiar home settings, our dynamic sessions transform essential safety concepts into memorable experiences through:
Life-Saving Skills Your Child Will Learn
Children master practical safety habits including:
Community Partnerships That Make a Difference
We’re grateful for our dedicated partners who help bring this innovative safety education to communities throughout the region:
Together, we’re building a safer future—one child at a time.
Empowering Youth to Champion Fire Safety
Our Fire Safety and Burn Prevention Ambassador Program provides middle and high school students with the knowledge and tools to become passionate advocates for safety in their communities.
Program Overview
Through engaging 45-minute sessions available both virtually and in-person, participants gain valuable insights into:
Making a Difference
Our Safety Ambassadors play a crucial role in our mission by:
Ambassador Benefits
Students who join our program receive:
Recognition Opportunities
We celebrate our ambassadors’ achievements through:
Join us in building safer communities through youth leadership and education.
The Power of Storytelling in Safety Education
At House of Charity, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling to teach critical fire safety and burn prevention lessons. Our storytelling approach offers several unique advantages:
Experience Our Storytelling
We offer flexible storytelling sessions through multiple channels:
Izza’s Tea Party:
Book Your Storytelling Session: Email us at [email protected]
Featured Publication: Izza’s Tea Party
About the Book
Written by Hashmat Effendi, “Izza’s Tea Party” serves as both an engaging children’s story and a comprehensive family guide to fire safety and burn prevention. This thoughtfully crafted book:
Story Overview
Join young Izza as she visits her grandparents’ home for a special tea party, accompanied by her mother, pet bird Sonu, and pet dog Ella. Through this charming narrative, children learn the crucial “Five Steps Away” rule for hot stoves and liquids.
Interactive Learning Features
“Izza’s Tea Party” goes beyond storytelling with:
For more information about the book, please visit: www.hashmateffendi.org
“This Tea Stain Never Goes Away.”
At The House of Charity, our experience caring for burn patients over two decades has revealed a painful truth: 80% of burns among children under the age of seven in both urban and rural Pakistan are caused by hot tea—and nearly all occur at home. With an estimated half a billion cups of tea prepared daily in Pakistan, the risk is widespread and deeply rooted in household habits.
In response to this alarming reality, we launched the Chai Ka Nishaan (The Tea Stain) Burn Prevention Campaign on November 1, 2019, in memory of Chaudhry Ahmad Saeed, a passionate advocate for public health and safety.
About the Campaign
The Tea Stain Campaign aims to:
Featured Media & Storytelling
Our campaign includes impactful storytelling tools designed to shift behaviors and save lives:
🔥 Television Commercial (TVC)
Featuring a real child burn survivor, this emotionally powerful video opens with children answering the question:
“Who burnt you?”
Their reply—“My mom did”—delivers a heartbreaking truth, ending with the stark reminder:
“This tea stain never goes away.”
📺 Watch the TVC here
📚 “Izza’s Tea Party” – Storybook & Animation (in Urdu)
This warm, engaging story follows Izza, a 5-year-old girl visiting her grandparents for a tea party. Along with her bird Sonu and dog Ella, Izza teaches children:
The book includes a Parent Safety Pledge to reinforce accountability and protection at home.
🎬 Watch the animated storybook
Impact & Results
In less than one year, the campaign contributed to a 50% reduction in burn cases among its target audience.
Disclaimer: This campaign was developed for Pakistani audiences and is based on research conducted in 2018.
Join Us
The Global Burn Prevention Education Program continues to expand our mission of education, prevention, and healing. Together, we can change habits, save lives, and ensure that no child suffers from a preventable burn.
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We welcome educational institutions, healthcare providers, and community organizations to partner with us. As a partner, you will gain free access to our educational resources and presentations. Contact us to learn more about partnership opportunities.
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Request a customized presentation for your school, healthcare facility, or community event. Our programs are offered at no cost and can be tailored to meet your specific needs.
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Help us extend our reach by volunteering, sponsoring educational materials, or contributing to program development. Every donation is instrumental in creating safer communities.
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For program scheduling or to learn more about our initiatives, please reach out to us at:
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Together, we can create a future where preventable burn injuries are increasingly rare. Join us in our mission to protect children through education and awareness.
