The believer is harder than a mountain, for the mountain - The World ...
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Iraq Orphan PlightToronto, OntarioRebuilding HomesHangu, Pak<strong>is</strong>tanOn 10 and 11 July 2008, <strong>the</strong> Tabligh Committeeof <strong>the</strong> Islamic Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat of Toronto(ISIJ), in cooperation with <strong>The</strong> <strong>World</strong> Federation ofKSIMC held its first ever fundra<strong>is</strong>ing event to ra<strong>is</strong>emoney <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> orphan children of Iraq. Volunteersgave <strong>the</strong>ir time and ef<strong>for</strong>t to bring awareness of<strong>the</strong> dire state of <strong>the</strong> orphans in Iraq. <strong>The</strong> eventtook place at both <strong>the</strong> Scarborough Civic Centreand Mel Lastman Square.Specially designed water bottles were printed with<strong>the</strong> phrase ‘I care, <strong>the</strong>re<strong>for</strong>e I give’. <strong>The</strong> bottleswere donated and were sold <strong>for</strong> $5 each. Allproceeds went to <strong>the</strong> Iraq Orphan Fund.<strong>The</strong> stalls drew much attention and v<strong>is</strong>itorsoffered <strong>the</strong>ir support in several ways. Somedonated generously, while o<strong>the</strong>rs took brochuresto d<strong>is</strong>tribute to <strong>the</strong>ir friends and family. Manyexpressed <strong>the</strong>ir compassion towards <strong>the</strong> innocentlives lost in Iraq, having come <strong>the</strong>mselves from wartorn countries <strong>the</strong>mselves. <strong>The</strong>y quickly connectedwith <strong>the</strong> situation and had tears in <strong>the</strong>ir eyes.As a result of <strong>the</strong> success of th<strong>is</strong> event and <strong>the</strong>importance given to caring <strong>for</strong> orphans, th<strong>is</strong> hasbecome one of ISIJ’s annual donation campaign.<strong>The</strong> <strong>World</strong> Federation of KSIMC in partnership with<strong>the</strong> Hussaini Foundation of Pak<strong>is</strong>tan have workedtoge<strong>the</strong>r to rebuild homes in <strong>the</strong> D<strong>is</strong>trict of Hanguthat were ei<strong>the</strong>r damaged or destroyed by <strong>the</strong>Taliban. After <strong>the</strong> Taliban attacked <strong>the</strong> communityin December and January 2008/2009, 27 houseswere destroyed and 74 homes were damaged.<strong>The</strong> d<strong>is</strong>trict of Hangu <strong>is</strong> a settled area of <strong>the</strong>North-West Frontier Province in Pak<strong>is</strong>tan locatedapproximately 150 kilometres from Islamabad.D<strong>is</strong>trict Hangu <strong>is</strong> surrounded by Aurakzai Agency,Kurram Agency, North Wazir<strong>is</strong>tan Agency, TehsilTal, Parachinar and Lachi. <strong>The</strong> total population ofD<strong>is</strong>trict Hangu <strong>is</strong> nearly 0.8 million where 30% of<strong>the</strong> inhabitants compr<strong>is</strong>e of Shia Muslims.Hangu <strong>is</strong> divided by <strong>the</strong> main highway that leadsto Parachinar. Access to Parachinar <strong>is</strong> blocked dueto <strong>the</strong> Taliban insurgency. <strong>The</strong> Muslim population<strong>is</strong> also divided along th<strong>is</strong> highway who are trappedand surrounded by <strong>the</strong> Taliban people.<strong>The</strong> <strong>World</strong> Federation contributed Rs. 3.54 millionin housing and relief programmes in Hangu through<strong>the</strong> Hussaini Foundation. To date, nine newhouses are under construction, and six partiallydamaged homes have been renovated and twomore restored.18Insight Jamaadi al Ula 1431 / May 2010
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