TAJOKE VILLAGE, Pakistan: A Christian group has launched an appeal to non-governmental organisations to depute an army of animators across rural towns and villages.The step will ensure that the maximum number of Christians get organized for the benefit of their communities,according to a spokesperson for the Young Soldiers of Christ -- a designated development committee.
Most Christians here desire to do something for others, said the spokesperson, but their efforts remain hamstrung by the perpetual lack of guidance. "We need to raise an army of animators to assist our community members, especially those living in rural areas," she said. Drawing upon the successful experience of her native village, Young Soldier Nighat Masih said that since the visit of a Caritas animator in January 2000 Tajoke village had been transformed. "We have begun to work in harmony for the development of our village," she said. "At first the Caritas animator, B.M. Shahid,encouraged us to initiate a thorough survey of our village and its inhabitants," Nighat reminsced. The survey was useful, because it helped Young Soldiers to construct a true image of their community. Data relating to the population and infrastructure of the village allowed them to see their problems in a different light. Tajoke may have had primary schools, roads, electricity, and water-pumps but the list of unavailable amenities was longer. Within months the Young Soldiers was able to map out a development agenda for their village. The supply of gas and running water as well as the contruction of a church became priorities for the community. In the near future Tajoke will form a cooperative, with an eye to boost their village economy. Caritas Pakistan regularly holds training workshops for local development committees. The purpose of the training is to impart committee members skills in community mangement, so that they may be competent enough to deal with their own affairs. --------------ends--------------------------------------- __________________________________________________________________________ You have received this email from "TV-Email", developed by Wavetech. For more information on "TV-Email" click on http://wavetec.com/tv-email =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet =================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
