Friends of SOS, Multan.

Saadia Yaqub and Mahnaz Fareed
The two heads of SOS village, Multan.

SOS children's villages; work in almost 132 countries all over the world. The aim behind this private welfare organization, is to provide abandoned children or orphans, an environment possibly close to their normal home. Along with good nurturing; education, security and loving care is provided to children deprived of their parents, till they are able to lead independent lives.

In Multan, SOS village is headed by Mahnaz Fareed; a gorgeous young woman, who has brought this project from simplest of its origin, to the greatest heights. The impressive construction of an entire village for SOS children, Herman Gmeiner school specially meant for children of SOS, speak volumes about the strength of this beautiful young soul. And now, the latest feather in her cap is a 'youth house' for the children of this village, specially boys who reach puberty and require a separate style of raising.

Friends of SOS are among the greatest supporters of all the projects related to this village. There is a regular, monthly committee, which includes 115 members, who donate half of their committee amount, every month, to SOS village. In November, the party was hosted by Huma, Humaira, Madeeha, Mahwish, Qudsia and Tehreem. They arranged an excellent hi-tea for all their members in MUX restaurant. An entire hall was booked for the purpose. The turnover of the members was amazing.

Saadia Yaqub, who is the chairperson of 'friends of SOS', Multan, briefed everybody about the launch of event/ inauguration of the 'youth house', on 10th of December, 2012. An excellent musical evening, with a formal dinner will be arranged. All the members were requested to attend the function. Mahnaz Fareed also emphasized the importance of the presence of maximum friends of SOS, to make this event a memorable occasion.

So, remember friends! Be there to be a part of another important step in the life of children of SOS village Multan. You will receive your invitations soon.

Hostesses of the event.
Huma, Madeeha, Humera, Tehreem.

The pride of our city, Nightingale of Multan.
Rahat Bano Multanikar

Zainab and Uzma Akbar.

Mrs. Zeba Javed.

Zahra Bassat, Rameen Anees.

Mrs. Tehmina Munir.

Rubina Arshad, Saira Nasir.

The gathering at MUX.

Comments

Umar Jamil said…

SOS? save our souls? Cool! :)

December 3, 2012 at 4:01 PM

FarihaMunirShah said…

Thanks Umar :)

December 4, 2012 at 4:36 AM

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