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Cricket match FOS Tufaans vs SOS Sultaans





Pakistani women are quite fond of 'Committee system', a method of money collection in which some members pool a specific amount of money together and each of the member receives the entire amount at their turn and also get an opportunity to meet and greet other members. Keeping that in mind, 'Friends of SOS Multan' committee was formed almost a decade ago. The purpose was to introduce and involve willing ladies in the society to the noble cause of SOS. To form a big group of ladies and explore their philanthropic spirit, while providing them lots of opportunities to socialize and have fun. This committe is actually a fundraiser, where each member donates, half of their collected committee to SOS village.

The genius behind bringing them together, is none other than, very talented Hania Shahid. Who has been running it in a very systematic way. The increasing numbers of members every year, speak for its popularity. The best part of it is that it ends within an year and begins afresh, even with hundred of members. The latest committee started in March 2022. The first party was hosted by Mahnaz Fareed Sheikh and her group members. Most of you know that Mahnaz Fareed is the head of all of SOS projects in Multan. Her gifts to underprivilged of the society, in form of  SOS village, SOS Herman Gmeiner school, SOS village youth home and SOS college (HSSC), contributed her a stature, far more colossal than anybody. As a recognition of her dedication, she is taken as a member of 'board of directors' all Pakistan SOS villages organization. 

Hostesses of the first FOS committee party, alongwith Mahnaz Fareed, included the names of Mrs. Fozia Mughees, Asma Mahmood, Farah Ibrar, Mahnaz Amir, Maria Nadeem, Sajeeda Hafeez, Dr. Uzma, Dr. Waseema Talat and Masooma Sibtain. 

Venue, the splendid lawns of Mahnaz Fareed's house. It was the first mega event by FOS, after relaxation of Cornona restrictions, that is why the turnover of the members was massive, but so were the preparations, which were willingly done by Mahnaz Fareed all by herself. 

As the fever of T20 matches, was on those days. Mahnaz came up with the most exciting theme. A cricket match between Friends of SOS (FOS) and Girls from SOS village and she also named both the teams. FOS Tufaans and SOS Sultans. Her preparations for the event were extensive. Sashes for the team members of FOS Tufaans and SOS Sultaans. Whistles and pom poms for the cheer leaders and supporters. Chilled mineral water bottles for all, in case someone gets tired of shouting and cheering. The playground was marked with chalk powder. Music fillled the air. Atmosphere was exhillarating.

Shazia Fareed played Captain of FOS Tufaans. Whereas, Bakhtawar lead the SOS Sultaans. Whoever was willing to play, got a chance to play cricket, ball or bat. Ladies in sportsgears, in shalwar kameez, everybody had an equal share in the game. No discriminations. Though, a clear win was being anticipated for SOS Sultaans as they were young and energetic, but FOS Tufaans proved their worth too and the match ended up in a tie. Both the teams played brilliantly.

After the game, all the guests were lead to dinning area. Where scrumptious hi-tea was awaiting them, but before that, the tradition of a video presentation of all the achievements of the children and recent activities taken place at SOS village. Mahnaz Fareed conducted that session and also announced that, Misbah Mehar Ali has been selected General secretary of FOS committee for the year 2022. Also that a ''Committee of advocates of SOS'' is formed as well. Out of all the members of FOS, four members have been inducted as advocates. 

1) Umbreen Qureshi (Education advocacy)
2) Asma Athar (Maternal care advocacy)
3) Dr. Muneeza Nasir  (Health care advocacy) 
4) Mrs. Maryam Faisal (Mental health)

Hania Shahid took out the draws for the upcoming committees and announced the names of the members and their turns. Misbah Mehar Ali also addressed the gathering and thanked for the honor bestowed on her. 

All the members thoroughly enjoyed the respledent evening, the amazing company and so much fun. We congratulate the hostesses for putting an extraordinary show, also greet the new inductions and wish them all the best with their avocacy plans. 





Mrs. Fozia Mughees Sheikh with team SOS Sultaans



The hostesses of the evening
Mahnaz Fareed and Masooma Sibtain



Yasmin Durrani, Ayesha Durrani, Rameen Anis, Saadia Yaqoob




Saima Faisal, Shazia Fareed, Haniya Shahid, Masooma Sibtain




Seemal Kanju, Misbah Mehar Ali alongwith her mother



Shazia Arshad, Fariha Munir and her sos child Riffat 


Hafsah Ali Siddiqui with Samreen Zeeshan




Dt. Waseema Talat, Haniya Shahid, Farah Abrar, Rameen Anis, Zahra Bassat
Saleha Bokhari, Saima Faisal, Saadia Yaqoob



Mahnaz Fareed batting and bowling 


Rabia Rahman batting



Haniya Shahid and Zahra Bassat



Umbreen Qureshi


Shahina, Yasmin Durrani, Ayesha Durrani, Rani and Samreen



Hafsah Ali Siddiqui



Team FOS Tufaans




Kiran, Asma Nadeem, Umbreen Qureshi, Masoom Sibtain and others with SOS Sultans




The gorgeous team SOS Sultans




Fariha Munir Shah in the game



Selfies with FarihaMunirShah

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