Visit of COO to SOS village Multan

The dinner, in honour of the COO SOS

SOS children's villages international is a global organisation, which strives to maintain its standards all over the world. There is a strong sense of responsibility and realisation in it. That, not only the future of many children is dependent on them but the contributions of the philanthropists are put to use correctly. It is made sure that everywhere in the world, the system operates smoothly and successfully. Therefore, special checks are balances are kept through inspections on all its levels, nationally and internationally.

Recently, for this purpose, Mr. Carsten Volz, COO SOS Children’s Villages International was in Pakistan. On 14th & 15th January 2017, accompanied with team of Ms. Saba Faisal and Ms. Rubina Ali (vice president, SOS children's village Pakistan), Mr. Volz visited Multan as well. A very warm welcome was stretched out for them by Mahnaz Fareed Sheikh, Chairperson of SOS Multan.

On 14th January Mahnaz, hosted a resplendent dinner at Ramada, for the distinguished visitors to introduce them to board members at Multan. Those among the present were, Rameen Anis, Mr. Freed Sheikh, Mr. Shahid Khokhar, Mr. Anees Khwaja, Mr. Hussain, Ayesha Najeeb, Fariha Munir Shah, Rubina Arshad and Saira Nasir.

With great humility (which is her star characteristic) Mahnaz Fareed introduced the visitors and the board members, using kindest of words to honour them. Later, this session proved out be great for exchange of ideas and how all those who were present at the occasion were associate with SOS. Which was followed by dinner. Mixed menu of desi and international cuisine was served, keeping in view the tastes of the guests. Here, special credit must be given to Saima Faisal, friend of the company and one of the owners of Ramada hotel. Who created, extremely beautiful ambience with plenty of flower arrangements and candles to make this evening even more beautiful. Mahnaz did show her gratitude for that, even in Saima's absence.

The evening did turn out to be useful and fabulous. Board members were then released of further responsibility of taking the visitors to tour all the projects of SOS, Multan. And Mahnaz carried on with that.

On 15th January, Mr. Volz, Saba and Rubina Ali, visited the village and enjoyed the company of children. Took a tour of SOS school, SOS youth house and other projects and were truly delighted to see everything running flawlessly and successfully. They admired the efforts of Mahnaz Fareed and her team.

And The city of saints, completed endorses the opinion. Mahnaz Fareed is indeed pride of Multan. Keep shinning dear Mahnaz. We love you.

Mahnaz, Mr. Fareed Sheikh, Mr. Shahid khokar

Rameen Anis and Saba

Rubina Ali, vice president SOS children's villages, Pakistan

Rameen Anees with Saba Faisal

Mr. Anees Khwaja and Mr. Hussain

Saira Nasir and Rubina Arshad

After dinner, group photo

Mahnaz lead the tour of SOS village

Visiting one of the houses

Group photo, with the natives of youth house

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