AIDA donates wheel chairs, gifts for special children of Al-Farabi Centre

ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (APP): Azerbaijan International Development Agency
(AIDA) has donated wheel chairs and gifts for special persons of Al-Farabi National Center for Physically Handicapped.
The donation was handed over by Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan
Dashgin Shikarov, to Barrister Usman Ibrahim, Minister of State for Capital Administration here Wednesday. The donation has been made to help rebuild the lives of
the children facing problems in moving forward and living an active life.
Addressing the audience Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan
Dashghin Shikarov said that children of Pakistan are as dear to us
as our own children and we extend every support to those special
ones who are facing difficulties in life. The envoy highlighted
bilateral ties and shared values of the two nations that bring their
people together.
He also briefed the participants about AIDA’s humanitarian aid
throughout the world stressing that number of humanitarian and
development projects were implemented by Agency in Pakistan as well.
Deliberating on the various projects of Govt of Pakistan to
support the Special People, Barrister Usman Ibrahim, Minister of
State for Capital Administration said he was grateful for the
support by AIDA. The donation will not be only matter of support to
the special children but this gift will be with them for the rest of
life and they will continue to cherish the memory and love of people
of Azerbaijan.
He has also praised the support of Ambassador of Azerbaijan to
Pakistan for his consistent care for people of Pakistan and
supporting in organizing such events on behalf of Government of
Azerbaijan.
Ms. Naeema Bushra, Director General Special Education said that
centre was engaged in imparting educational and rehabilitative services to hundreds of children and is affiliated with Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad.