I am differently abled, not disabled!
I am Differently Abled not disabled! The Peacebuilding Department of Diocese of Raiwind spent a day with the students of Dar-ul-Mussarat Warris Road, Lahore on on Monday, 06 Feb, 2017 – Lahore, an Institute for differently abled children, A group of 10 young peace activists from the department engaged a total of 41 students different exciting activities i.e. Sports, Painting, Musical performances & Dance followed by lunch. The young activist volunteered their time. They brought sweets and gifts for the students. The volunteers hailed the efforts of the teachers who were making their exceptional contribution in teaching and training them with life skills. Syeda Zahra Ali, a motivational speaker, shared a message that beside the physical challenges she is optimistic and the zeal will never let her stop to achieve the happiness of life. She said that meeting these kids enlightened her in many ways. Mrs. Resha Qadir Bakhsh, Principal of DUMI thanked the Peacebuilding Department – DoR especially Mr. Noman Sajjad and team for their contribution in creating smiles, sharing happiness and love with the students. Amal Sarah, one of the volunteers said that the best way you can help is to provide them unconditional love, support and patience. That is all what they need. Daniel Saleem added that you can also help by spreading the word and sensitizing people on the matters of mental conditions. Sana Jennifer further said that one can help substantially by volunteering as an individual or a group with such institutions and making the lives of the differently abled easier and happier. Their little hugs and kisses were overwhelming and gave a sense of belonging and pure love, a Love regardless of any greed or wants. Sometimes the meaning of Peace can be found in small efforts of Love, Care and Smiles.