Social Activism in Pakistan

RAZA CHARITY TRUST

It was some times back in the fall of 2002, I was very withdrawn melancholic depressed and introvert after the loss of my Parents in 2001 with in short span of three months that the phasic depression engulfed me.

I did not find any respite in any of my pursuits like sports, outdoor activities and interaction with friends….. I thought that this was the end.

Then came the Holy month of RAMZAN in 2002 and it was a month of fasting and sharing other people joys and sorrow that the idea dawned on me that happiness lies most in giving to the needy and poor. To help the destitute and those who are under privileged.

With this small idea in mind like the flickering oil lamp (DIWA) as narrated by RABINDAR NATH TAGORE the first noble laureate of South East Asia in his poem GEETANGALI that one small candle lights anther candle.

I started my humble philanthropic and altruist beginning in the form of a Charitable Trust dedicated to the memory of my late Father Brig ® Mohamamd Alimuddin T.I.,

Initially it was a very modest and miniscule endeavor but with the passage of time and because of help and encouragement of my family members and friends that we have matured into a Well organized Charitable Institution by the Name of RAZA CHARITY TRUST.

Since 2002 we have given RATIONS and donations to more than 6000 people and have helped the needy and poor people to overcome their financial problems in the shape of School fees, Utility bills and Marriage of Daughters of widows and less fortunate people.

This year because of inflation and price hike I feared that I will not be able to come up to the expectations of the people registered with me but GOD works in strange and mysterious ways.

By the grace of GOD almighty and with help and donations from my sons, wife and friends the response has been over whelming.

This year again we distributed RATIONS on the 18^th 19^th 20^th and 21^st August 2011 from 1100 to 1600 hours at RAZA EYE CLINIC 123/A, Market Road Saddar Rawalpindi for more than 700 people.

Also we have arranged AFTARI in the JAMIA ISLAMIA, Mosque Kashmir Road, Saddar, Rawalpindi for more than 125 people daily for the 29 days of RAMZAN.

This information along with photographs is being sent to you to show gratitude and thanks to all my friends, family members and well wishers who have been a source of inspiration and encouragement for me and have helped me with their generous donations.

Please watch our appeal on u-tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnrYDcd_-jI

I look forward to greater response and cooperation next year in RAMZAN.

Thank you my friends May God Bless you

Dr. Babur Zahiruddin