A real, healthy, vibrant community is like a living organism,
having the same live organs like flesh, bones, and so on.
Community is for humans what the hive is for bees.
Think about a basket. The individual elements aren't very strong. However, when woven together form something much stronger. An engineer might think of it as a "composite" of diverse elements, where the combination is much stronger than any individual element, or even the sum of the strengths of the individual elements.
"A group of Expatriates in a country without a sense of its past, heritage and culture, is a 'crowd' - not a 'community'. An organized community becomes stronger only when it has a soul, cultural pride and historical memory."
The Dream drives the Action. What are the dreams of people in your community? All positive accomplishments are borne of dreams. Where there is no vision, the people perish.
There is an old tale of someone who visited hell. He found that people had 6' long spoons, couldn't eat with them, and so fought with them. He went to heaven - where they had the same spoons, and were feeding each other.
Which kind of community do you want to live in? Healing starts with feeding others' interests.
Every member in the community has a roll, large or a small. If one can influence those around him, he has played his roll! Performance of each roll according to the norms of the community, can make a positive difference in lives of the members of the community.
Becoming a part of community you can inflict tremendous impact, some times simply providing information to those, seeking similar guidance which you had needed when you first arrived. Such a source of information again would help others like you.
Stay in touch with the community.
Your participation in Community affairs will help you, enlightening your soul, it will give you peace of mind, enrich your emotion and broaden your vision, improve your skills and talents.
Once you become involved in the community affairs, you will feel things changing within and around you! Promote interaction within the community in your area and the world around. It will give you a dimension to your life that just can't be tangibly measured. When you contribute your time to a greater cause, you are not just helping others, you are healing yourself.
We support a broad range of community development initiatives which are the key element in the service of the motherland!
Consider our dedication and utilize our resources in bridging the gap between you and the Brothers and Sisters, back home.
Pakistani Community Organizations World Survey
Pakistandost Foundation intends to initiate a viable Organizations Support Program for all the organizations which are involved in the welfare of the Pakistani Community else where in the world!
Consequently, pakistandost.com is conducting a world wide survey of Pakistani Association, Groups, Forums, etc which are actively involved in the welfare of Pakistanis living in their respective areas, elsewhere in the world.
If you are such an organization or if you know an organization which is involved in the Pakistani community services in your area of abode, please send us details in this respect, as early as possible!
Even or if there is no such organization etc, and you feel the necessity for one, we are able to assist and support in the making!
Your feedback is very important for the welfare of Brother and Sister Pakistanis living in distant lands.
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