austraLasia #2429

Stories of hope from Pakistan....

LAHORE: 1st June 2009 -- "It is good news that the Army has pushed the insurgents back into the mountains (at some point this year we saw them mushrooming everywhere around the country) but it is not the only good news we can share these days with austraLasia readers.
    In the month of May just ended, we saw the largest ever group of Graduates from the Don Bosco Technical Centre in Lahore receive their diplomas. And what's even better, all of them got jobs to start helping their families, some even in prestigious Companies and Colleges, as part of the maintenance teams.  This has been an impressive achievement involving our staff, given the tensions we have gone through in the School year now finished.
    But the stories of hope do not end there. A few days ago the Chairman of the National Electricity Company (WAPDA) visited our facilities, and a solid cooperation between the Centre and the Government will be reflected in the contract already under study: transformers for rewinding by our Electrical facility; jobs for the graduates; funding for Training under the title of the WAPDA Foundation.  The Pakistan Government appreciates the efforts of Don Bosco with needy youth and is willing to stand by the Salesians in this mission.  This is one clear reason why the outcome of the Government yearly inspection last week could not have been more positive: the Centre's affiliation to the Punjab Board of Technical education and the Technical education and Vocational Training Authority has been extended for two years. Impressed by the work done to date, they considered that an inspection will not be necessary next year and instead suggested application for permanent registration by 2011. Thumbs up to Frs Jude and Monix who have worked hard to accomplish this.
    Life goes on....Pakistan offers the Congregation a beautiful missionary enterprise and we are not alone.  Many people there, both Christian and Muslim have decided to make Don Bosco an example of work for poor youth in the country.  When next time you hear of terrorist attacks in Pakistan, or even in the city where Don Bosco is located, join us in in praying for the millions of wonderful Pakistani people who pray for peace every day".

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Title: australasia 2429
Subject and key words: EAO Provinces FIS-Pak
Date (year): 2009
ID: 2000-2099|2429