Cooking class for friends of SOS

Mahnaz Fareed, Riffat, Zooni Dehar and Freeha Ismail,
Rameen Anis and Ramada's chefs,
Mahnaz Fareed thanking friends of SOS fo their support

SOS village Multan is not only changing lives of the children it houses, but it has planted the seeds of goodwill and goodness all around the city of saints.

The dedication and commitment of Mahnaz Fareed Sheikh, transformed many lives through the offshoots of this cause. Like SOS Herman Gmeiner school, SOS Multan institute of technology, SOS stitching center. Providing job opportunities, educating, enlightening people. Ventures like these always on the list. Some new and enterprising projects always awaiting.

Whereas, 'friends of SOS' is entirey a different kind of platform. Rameen Anis leads this 'FOS', chapter of Multan and has being doing a splendid job, since forever.

Haniya Shahid heads 'friends of SOS' committee. Which includes a huge number of members, from every age group of women. A wonderful platform for them to meet and know other women, make friends and build their social life, alongwith contributing to this charitable cause.

This committee has been going around extremely successfully in circles for over two decades now. Same enthusiasm and excitement is witnessed every time a new round begins. Like magnets, old members attract new people, bring in their family and friends. Superb committee parties are hosted to generate healthy amounts for the welfare of SOS children and other developmental projects. It is fun for a good cause tha everybody wants to be a part of.

Here we bring to you, glimpses of the last party hosted for February and March 2023, by two groups of members. Their names are (February) Amna Akhtar, Ayesha Khakwani, Bisma Salman, Bushra Gillani, Eesha Faisal, Faima Aoun, Maria Buccha, Mona Bucha, Ramla Saim, Maryam Farrukh. (March members) Asiya Ejaz, Filza Mumtaz, Hina Mansoor, Maryam Faisal, UzmaAziz, Asma Mahmood, Shahnoor Nasir, Sumaira Arshad, Wajiha Hasnain and Rameen Anis.

They decided to arrange some learning lessons from chefs of Ramada. Rameen Anis took charge of the presentation, where the experts went on to demonstrate their skills and techniques. Members were requested to concentrate as questions were to be asked about the ingredients and method used for cooking, which would fetch them prizes. Those gifts were sponsored by the hostesses as well. Maryam Faisal was one of them, she exceeded in generosity and brought special gifts for the girls of SOS village. Looking at her spirit, she was requested to personally present those to them.

The event turned out to be amazing, like every other party by 'friends of SOS'. Which provides its members an opportunity to dress up, go out at a nice place, meet friends, enjoy the ambiance and have fun, all of this done to support an extremely noble cause, which is to support the children of SOS village.

For all those who are waiting for becoming the members of this wonderful and happening group, the good news is, its latest cycle is about to be completed. The new round is to begin. So hurry up, contact Haniya Shahid to get your name on the list. Or you can ask any of the members, who are already a part of it. Do not miss this opportunity or you will have to wait till next round.

Riffat and Bakhtawar, alongwith few other daughters of SOS village Multan

Mrs. Khawaja, Shahina, Haniya Shahid, Fariha Munir and Samreen

Mahnaz Fareed Sheikh

Zooni Dehar looking gorgeous

Rameen Anis and Samreen Zeeshan. Samreen and Rameen

Freeha Ismail

Misbah Ali

Shahina, Farrah Abrar and Samreen

The prize winner

Samreen, Rameen and Munazza Nasir

Shaheena, Rameen, Samreen, Fariha Munir, Asmi, Rabia Bosan, Mrs. Javed and Alina Riffat

Maryam Farrukh gave away the prizes she gifted

Samreen with Zeba Javed

Mahnaz Fareed and Saliha Bokhari

Mrs. Shahid

Bakhtawar and Samreen

Ramada's chefs at work

Freeha Ismail, Samreen Zeeshan, Mahnaz Fareed, , Ayesha and Yasmin Durrani,
Samreen, Shaheena, Munazza Nasir
selfies with Fariha Munir Shah

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