katra katra baham darya (repost)

I am reposting this blogpost, because last year the people at steunpakistan.nl actually worked hard at making this happen. They were able to collect 65,930 PKR for these Eid gifts! The aim of project was to put a smile on a kids face, but they were able to put a smile on 200 kids faces. Mashallah! So here we go again, let's see if we can beat that number and make 500 kids happy! Pakistani's around the globe: Unite like drops in the ocean! Katra katra baham darya....

 This was specially true for the flood of 2010. The worls watched in awe as tiny drops of rains joined forces and became overwhelming, ravishing anf devastating floods! 


But by the grace of Allah the omnipotent, this was also true for helping hands. We as one nation rose to the occasion and helped the flood victims with food and shelter. With our joined efforts we have rebuilt hundreds of villages, with better facilities now than they had before the floods.


Dekha: we ARE a nation. A nation of kind, hardworking and giving people!  This Eid let's give something to these pakistani, who seem to be forgotton in the daily humdrum of life.  I think we should give them an Eid-gift.  Nothing big or expensive. Just simply something to show that they are NOT forgotten,sending a strong message that they are loved and cared for. That their lives DO matter.

I would suggest:Take a shoebox, fill it with some small things of your choice, and an Eid card that sends a message of thoughtfulness and support.

For example: 2 small toys, soap, a comb, some pencils, a copy or color book, kaida, and something sweet that travels well, chooriyan and, now decorate the box, with ribbon, a dupatta, paint, wrapping paper or anything you like. 


Be as creative as you can. It must look like something you would give to a loved one!  Send the box to any of the newly built villages. If you cannot find any see: http://www.steunpakistan.nl/en/?subpage=56

Not to be put in the box
:- Food that spoils easily and fruits
-  War toys: like guns and tanks etc!
- Animal toys etc.
- clothes and shoes (as this makes the box too heavy and let's face it is a shoebox not pandora's box;P)

If Allah has given you enough, instead of filling one box with luxury item, make two! Do gharon mein jaega, do gharon mein khushian aur muskurahatein hoongi. If filling one box is beyond your means, have your whole family help you. Everyone adds one thing and before you know it the box is full! Dekha katra katr baham darya!



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