Behbud Meena Bazaar: Charitable event makes notable comeback
From embroidered clothes to handicrafts and book stalls, a number of NGOs displayed their products at the bazaar.
Photo of a charity bazaar. PHOTO: EXPRESS
ISLAMABAD:
A decades-old tradition was brought back to life on Sunday, as Behbud held its annual Meena Bazaar at Fatima Jinnah Park after a long pause of six years.
Hundreds of people from across twin cities stood in long queues waiting to enter the gate. Close to a hundred stalls consisting of various products and services were set up for the general public. From embroidered clothes to handicrafts and book stalls, a number of non-government organisations displayed their products at the bazaar. A food court was also set up in the centre of the venue with a wide variety of food items from across the country.
Behbud Co-chairperson Tahira Piracha said the annual fundraiser had been on hold for almost seven years due to security concerns. However, with the situation settling over the past year, the organisation decided to hold the event this year. Piracha said that Behbud, which is known for its handmade products, had gained popularity for its commercial goods. “However, the organisation is also successfully supporting close to 400 home-based women workers.”
She informs that Behbud has also taken initiatives in the field of healthcare and education, such as the Behbud model school, supporting six home-based primary and secondary-level schools in slums, and a healthcare centre for community development.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 10th, 2013.
A decades-old tradition was brought back to life on Sunday, as Behbud held its annual Meena Bazaar at Fatima Jinnah Park after a long pause of six years.
Hundreds of people from across twin cities stood in long queues waiting to enter the gate. Close to a hundred stalls consisting of various products and services were set up for the general public. From embroidered clothes to handicrafts and book stalls, a number of non-government organisations displayed their products at the bazaar. A food court was also set up in the centre of the venue with a wide variety of food items from across the country.
Behbud Co-chairperson Tahira Piracha said the annual fundraiser had been on hold for almost seven years due to security concerns. However, with the situation settling over the past year, the organisation decided to hold the event this year. Piracha said that Behbud, which is known for its handmade products, had gained popularity for its commercial goods. “However, the organisation is also successfully supporting close to 400 home-based women workers.”
She informs that Behbud has also taken initiatives in the field of healthcare and education, such as the Behbud model school, supporting six home-based primary and secondary-level schools in slums, and a healthcare centre for community development.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 10th, 2013.