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A service of HDF (Human Development Foundation)
Helping people help themselves
In
Today's Newsletter
 Volunteer
Opportunity at HDF Booths!
Teen's
Review of HDF's Tampa Dinner
Become
an HDF Friend!
HDF and the Government of
Pakistan
Latest
Online Poll: What will You do for Pakistan this Summer?
Spend Summer for Pakistan!
11 Ways to Maximize Your
Trip to Pakistan
Etiquette Guide for being
the Ideal Guest
Assalamu alaikum,
Regardless
of whether you are an immigrant to North America or you were born here, have
you thought about giving back to Pakistan this summer?
This summer, join
the Human Development Foundation's movement for a positive social change!
Yes, you have the power to help bring about that change.
Volunteer at one
of the HDF Information booths and become part of the HDF family. You
will have the opportunity to meet many great people who have made a commitment
to this cause!
Mark the following
TWO Conventions on your calendar:
ASSOCIATION OF
PAKISTANI PHYSICIANS OF NORTH AMERICA
28th Annual Convention: June 29, 2005 to July 4, 2005
Hilton Americas Hotel, Houston, TX
ISLAMIC SOCIETY
OF NORTH AMERICA
42nd Annual Convention: September 2-5, 2005
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont , Illinois 60018
Please call 847-490-0100
or email info@hdf.com for more information.
We invite you to read Khadeeja
Safdar's inspiring narrative
of the HDF Fundraiser held in Tampa, Florida. Khadeeja is a high school senior
in Tampa.
In this newsletter, discover
some ideas to help you to plan your activities this summer for Pakistan.
Peace,
YesPakistan.com Team
Dreams
Shall Never Die - Teen's Review of HDF's Tampa Dinner
I have been to numerous fundraisers in the past with my parents. The reality
of poverty in third world countries is not new to me either. I’m a Pakistani
American and visiting Pakistan every other year, I see the poverty on the streets.
I’ve always felt sympathy and have always valued the concept of charity.
But, on April 9, 2005, after spending two hours in a banquet hall, the concept
and its implications took on a new turn and started meaning much more. [more]
Become an HDF Friend!
This season HDF has introduced a “Friends Asking Friends” program.
This offers an exciting, self contained, easy to deliver program for facilitating
the movement and promoting the Human Development mission. At the same time,
it will help us raise needed funds that make our social change projects possible.
[more]
HDF and the Government of Pakistan
During the recent HDF telethon on PTV Prime, many people asked questions regarding
the relationship of HDF with the government of Pakistan. We believe that there
are many others out there who have the same questions. So we have decided to
use our web site to answer these questions [more]
37% of our Readers
indicated that the lack of education about the need for political activism is
the reason why Pakistani youth are not involved in politics.
Survey Question: Why are the Youth not Visible in Pakistani Politics?
| Lack
of Education about Political Activism |
37.50% |
  |
| Today's
Youth prefer Technical or Medical careers |
33.33% |
|
| Very
few Career Opportunities in Political Science |
15.00% |
|
| Government's
Discrimination against Youth |
14.17% |
|
What will You do for Pakistan this Summer?
Spend Summer for Pakistan!
Summer is a great opportunity for young Pakistanis to spend their time
for the improvement of Pakistan. Here are some ideas to plan your activities
to help improve Pakistan. [more]
11 Ways to Maximize Your Trip to Pakistan
Visiting relatives, whether it's in North America or abroad should
not mean spending time only at home to bond and hang out. These trips can be
used to benefit you and your hosts in many other ways. Check out these 11 ideas
and add yours too below the article [more]
Etiquette Guide for being the Ideal Guest
Whether it's your uncle, your friend, or your neice in Pakistan, invitations
from relatives to visit for most Pakistanis are not scarce, Alhamdu lillah.
Welcoming guests is a part of our way of life as Pakistanis. Below are some
tips to keep your hosts happy and your visit virtually problem-free.[more]
Help a family achieve dignity for just fifty cents a day!
Your tax-deductible donation of just $15 per month will help us provide services
for a family of eight. $30 per month supports two families. That’s just
a dollar per day to help two families reach for dignity and well-being. Won’t
you take a moment to donate
now?
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HDF is an organization of
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to all who care for Pakistan & America
The
mission of HDF shall be to facilitate a non-political movement for a positive
social change and community empowerment through mass literacy, enhanced quality
of education, universal primary health care and grassroots economic development.
Date/Time Last Modified: 6/28/2002 5:32:02 PM
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