On September 16th, the Human Development Foundation’s Michigan Chapter hosted another successful fundraising and community awareness event. Hundreds of local supporters helped raise funds for HDF’s humanitarian efforts in the underdeveloped areas of Pakistan.

HDF’s Detroit events are much anticipated events in the community. This year’s guests included some prominent names from the community: Dr. Amjad Hussain, Waheed and Rana Akbar, past presidents of Pakistan American Friendship Society (PAFS), Pakistan Association of America (PAA), Mr. Faiz Khan of Voice of Pakistan (WPON) and Mr. Jafri (Dil Dil Pakistan- WPON).

Professor Adil Najam, who is not a stranger to HDF supporters all over the country, gave an enlightening speech about the statistics and details of Pakistani expatriate community’s generosity and their willingness to contribute to development projects back in Pakistan as well as here in the US. Dr. Atiya Khan, Vice Chair of HDF, flew in from Maryland for the event. She also shared some very moving personal stories of individuals who have been helped through HDF’s programs.

The fundraising part of the event was conducted by Amir Ghauri of Geo TV. All the guests participated enthusiastically during the fundraising.

The organization committee including Zeenat Anwar, Muzammil Malik, Iqbal Nasir, Alamgir Khan, Nina Khan, Mrs. Rufi Mussani, Farhat Osman, Khalid Rao and Shahid Tahir, worked very hard to put together a well-planned, very successful event.