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eid greeting

Eid Greetings plus some thoughts...

Wednesday 8 September 2010 at 10:49

Peace & Blessings be upon you all,
Eid Mubarak everyone. It’s been a blessed and rewarding month – God bless and reward us all.
I humbly request that we remember those less fortunate than us, namely our people in Pakistan who are still suffering as a result of the floods which took place just over a month ago.
The truth is that a month after the floods began, the effort is still focused on the first stage of relief, rescue and evacuation — this is unacceptable.
It is estimated that only 3% of needs are being met…  As flood waters recede the death toll is likely to significantly increase as more bodies are found — disease will further add to this death toll. Over  72,000 children are affected by severe acute malnutrition in flood-affected areas and Conjunctivitis is spreading, with around 2 million cases reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone.
WFP estimates that 14% of the country’s cultivated land has been damaged, at a cost of around $3 billion.  In Sindh, over 7 million have been displaced, and some 6,800 school buildings have been damaged.
According to a UN survey in the 10 most affected districts over 72,000 large animals, 65,000 small animals and over 552,816 poultry have been lost, destroying the livelihoods of those people who depended on their livestock.
I’m very proud to say that Save the Children are doing a great job on the ground. I’m proud to be associated to an organisation that made sure they one among the very first to be present on the ground and to attend to the immediate needs of the flood victims.
Here are just a few example of the great work they’re doing:

• In 30 days, Save the Children has reached over 305,000 people through emergency medical care and distribution of tents, shelter kits, hygiene kits, food and other supplies.

• In Buner, over 2380 patients were treated by Save the Children health teams in the last week.

• In Jacobabad in Sindh, over 1000 families of UC’s Thull were provided with Shelter kits, Buckets and Blankets.

• Over 2857 children (1444 boys and 1413 girls) have benefited from art, play and psychosocial support in Save the Children’s Child Friendly Spaces.

This is indeed excellent work, but MUCH more needs to be done everyone, and it can only be done through the generous donations that come through by yourselves. I’m requesting ALL my supporters, friends as well as visitors who are reading these words to donate now before it’s too late. You can donate by visiting here or visit the Save The Children site and donate directly (please donate generously).
Much love and respect to you all.
Sami

eid mubarak

Today...

Saturday 11 September 2010 at 16:59

Peace and blessings be upon you all,
On this day of Eid, where we celebrate and rejoice, let us not forget those who are suffering and have suffered throughout history.
It is particularly poignant on this day, 11th of September, that we remember those who were tragically murdered in cold-blood 9 years ago and it’s absolutely imperative that we categorically and unequivocally continue to condemn this, and indeed, all acts of terrorism — especially those carried out in the name of our peaceful faith. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of 9/11 and with all the bereaved of this world.
Let’s all pray and work towards a brighter and more peaceful world for ourselves, our children and for future generations to come.
God bless you all & Eid Mubarak.
Sami