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In Today's Newsletter
Pakistan Earthquake Update from HDF
Helpless Pakistani Victims Need You!
HDF's 2005 Report to the Community
HDF Fundraiser in Detroit: Simply Inspiring
Pakistan's Growing Poverty
8 Ways to Boost Ramadan Spirit
Zakat and Charity are Instruments for Developing Poor
Eradicate Poverty through Zakat- Give Your Zakat to HDF!
Latest Online Poll: How did you donate to the earthquake victims?
Calculate Your Zakat Online
Have You Greeted "Ramadan Mubarak!" to Your Friends yet?

Assalamu alaikum,

You are doing it again! Your generosity in the month of Ramadan is already changing lives in Pakistan.

While the hopes of finding survivors in the earthquake disaster are growing grim, we need to keep trying. Next step involves clearing the debris, re-building the infra-structure, healing the wounds, and sheltering the survivors. Find out how HDF is helping the victims of the earthquake.

We have a tremondous job of development ahead of us! Ask yourself today: What have I done to save a life or to re-build a family in Pakistan today?

At the same time, the poverty in Pakistan is ever growing! Discover how HDF's model of development and relief helps reduce poverty in rural areas. You will be surprised to know how your annual Zakat contributes to the development of the poor!

We invite you and request you to help HDF eradicate poverty in Pakistan with your Zakat! Donate Now!

Is your Ramadan spirit low this year? Check out 8 ways to pump up your faith and Ramadan spirit!

Peace,
YesPakistan.com Team

Helpless Pakistani Victims Need You!
Muslims are responding at a phenomenal pace, with benevolent hearts grieving and working in solidarity! We request you all to give from the depths of your heart to help re-build the lives of 80,000 helpless injured survivors! Your funds will be used for immediate relief as well as for rebuilding the lives of people affected by this calamity. [read more]

HDF's Strategy on Poverty Reduction And Rural Development
Any study of poverty should logically begin with a definition of the problem we are trying to solve. This study stresses that improvements in the well being of the poor will only be possible through enhancement of their productive, social and environmental assets. [read more]

Pakistan's Growing Poverty
Some of the structural reasons for poverty in Pakistan include unequal income and asset distribution, inadequate investment in providing basic social services to all Pakistanis and the country's powerful feudal structure which aims to hinder the benefits of growth to the ordinary Pakistani, instead concentrating such benefits among the country's small elite. [read more]

8 Ways to Boost Ramadan Spirit
Whether it's someone who's away from their family, a person who's having problems with a spouse or their kids or a fellow student struggling with their grades, make an extra effort this Ramadan to help others out. The spiritual boost you get in return is well worth it. [read more]

37% of our Donors and Readers prefer to donate to HDF because HDF's development model empowers people to stand on their feet; a quarter of them trust HDF because HDF is reliable and has a track-record of service.

Survey Question: Why do you Prefer Donating your Zakat to HDF Projects?

HDF's model empowers people to stand on their feet	36.67%
HDF streches my dollar into an ongoing charity	26.67%
HDF is reliable and has a track-record of service	23.33%
HDF is 3rd largest & most visible NGO in Pakistan	13.33%

How did you send your donation to the Pakistan earthquake victims?

Zakat and Charity are Instruments for Developing Poor
What efforts are we, as human beings, commanding certain surplus comforts and luxury, doing for the comfort of the poor? Islam has rightly given a mandate to all believers that negligence of the incapable does not earn the good will of God. [read more]

Eradicate Poverty through Zakat- Give Your Zakat to HDF!
HDF counts on your donations to sustain and expand our vital projects. It is only through your generous financial support - and the tireless devotion of our volunteers - that HDF can accomplish its mission of bringing about positive social change and community empowerment. [read more]

Calculate Your Zakat Online!
Having trouble figuring out the final amount of Zakat you are supposed to pay? Check out our online Zakat calulator. [read more]

Greet Your Friends "Ramadan Mubarak"!
Select an E-card from a variety of 10 unique Ramadan messages.[Read 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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