Helping Internally Displaced Christians in Mardan

Northern Diocese, Sarhadi Lutheran Church, Mardan
We donated Rs 50,000/- to the IDP fund of the Church and distributed Rs. 3000 each among 50 displaced families now staying in the church and with host families.

Nearly 30 displaced Christian and a few Hindu families are staying in tents outside the church, the others are staying with host families.
Bishop Peter Majeed asked us to paint the mural with children in the church.

Painting a mural in the church.

Hamid Shah distributing the gifts among children.

Gifts were opened and the drawing copies and coloured pencils were put to use.

Mary proudly showing her drawing.

Sonia showing her drawing to Sara

Artists who painted the mural............. Michel

Shalloo

Nikaash

Naina

Raakesh

Simran

Anil

All the artists recieved a copy of 'Sadako's Prayer'

Learning how to play Ludo game we gave as a gift.

An officer from the Social Welfare Deptt, Hamid Shah and Jehagir Toru checking the I.D cards of the displaced.

Tajrin distributed Rs 3000/- each among 50 families, on our behalf.

Bishop Peter showed us the historical monuments of Mardan.

and a beautiful church built in 1880's. Its foundation stone was laid by the wife of Governor of Punjab Mr. Aitcheson.

It has amazing stained glass windows.

Thanks to Bishop Peter, Major Asad and Jehangir Toru we were able to see this historical side of Mardan. It is impossible to see this beautiful old church without the permission of the Army as it is situated in the restricted Army Cantonment area. It is locked, the keys are with Bishop Peter it is indeed a pity that people cannot visit this place freely. We are extremely grateful to Shahida Bibi of Hoti Foundation who helped us in the orderly distribution of cash.

THANKS TO FOQIA SADIK KHAN, SHAHRUKH KHAN, TAHIRA ABULLAH'S FRIENDS AND FAMILY M. Bilal (London) & Mona Nana & HUMAIRA MASIHUDDIN and her friends and family Asma Siddiqui, Ayesha Mohd, Farzana Ansari, Bitto Baji WE WERE ABLE TO HELP THE DISPLACED CHRISTIAN AND HINDU FAMILIES, WHO ARE ONE OF THE MOST MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES OF PAKISTAN