“Let us realize that we now have only the illusion of
defense and that we can secure a more real safety by relying less on the use
and threat of arms, and by placing more emphasis on helping people to help
themselves.”
Alice Franklin Bryant
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
We ALL can make a difference!
Op-Ed in the Boston Globe:
Shock absorbers for US, Pakistan
Why don’t we try a surge of humanitarian work in Pakistan instead of sending drones & CIA agents? Ask any Pakistani what the problem is and they will say education & infrastructure. If you ask them what they are doing to help you will be amazed at their philanthropy.
They go on to suggest that we “Educate those around you and make your elected officials accountable for what they do”. I’ve been travelling there frequently for over 20 years and have witnessed this first hand.
With the help of vibrant American/Pakistanis here in the US, we can create a political movement of diplomacy and humanitarian assistance that will truly change the situation.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Peace Poem from a young schoolboy
MAKE PEACE
Poem by schoolboy in northern Pakistan
Make Peace, Make PEACE
Peace will give war a defeat.
We want a happy world,
But can only give us hurt.
We don’t fuel an exchange of blood.
Make Peace, make PEACE
We can’t see an eye filled with tears.
We cannot hear bad news from a place so dear.
Make Peace , MAKE PEACE!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Rotary Scholarships Sponsors Girls!
This is Rachel last month in Peshawar standing behind
the 3 girls sponsored by Portsmouth Rotarians!
Many thinks to Rotary Clubs of Ipswich & Hamilton/Wenham for their generous donations!
We will be able to sponsor 15 girls for this coming year that starts this month!
Also, thank you to the members of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth, NH for their contributions!
Selection of candidates was based on individual financial situations as well as who had the greatest determination to remain in school with parental consent.
This project is to encourage older girls to complete their high school education with the possibility that they may even look toward attending college. Often in this area of Pakistan, girls are pulled out of school by their parents due to the increased expense of classes as well as the possibility of premature marriage.
Education for girls at this stage in their life is essential in transforming society. The more education girls in this troubled region get, the less domestic and local violence will occur; chances of infant and maternal mortality also are greatly decreased. It has been shown repeatedly that in developing countries, the greater the number of educated women, the more civil the society is. Education empowers women with rights and independence in any culture or religion.
the 3 girls sponsored by Portsmouth Rotarians!
Many thinks to Rotary Clubs of Ipswich & Hamilton/Wenham for their generous donations!
We will be able to sponsor 15 girls for this coming year that starts this month!
Also, thank you to the members of the Rotary Club of Portsmouth, NH for their contributions!
Selection of candidates was based on individual financial situations as well as who had the greatest determination to remain in school with parental consent.
This project is to encourage older girls to complete their high school education with the possibility that they may even look toward attending college. Often in this area of Pakistan, girls are pulled out of school by their parents due to the increased expense of classes as well as the possibility of premature marriage.
Education for girls at this stage in their life is essential in transforming society. The more education girls in this troubled region get, the less domestic and local violence will occur; chances of infant and maternal mortality also are greatly decreased. It has been shown repeatedly that in developing countries, the greater the number of educated women, the more civil the society is. Education empowers women with rights and independence in any culture or religion.
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