Pagosans Celebrate Sister Community in Pakistan

Participants enjoyed typical South Asia music played by Paul and Carla Roberts. A video describing how two small communities located on opposite sides of the world, Pagosa Springs and Gurais, Pakistan, are working to promote cultural understanding and world peace was enjoyed by all. Todd Starr entertained everyone as he auctioned Pakistani hand-knotted carpets. Our guest, Mr. Mujtaba Imran, President of Pakistan Relief, explained how this sister community relationship is laying the foundation for peaceful co-existence of the Muslim and Non-Muslim worlds. The approximately $8,000 generated by the fundraiser will be used to provide 10 ladies living in the Gurais Valley with an additional 8 weeks of midwifery training, and to establish another computer center and another sewing center. Thanks to all who make this program successful.