International Volunteers Day Observed in Mohmand.

GHALANAI,: On the eve of International Volunteer Day (IVD), Pakistan Red Crescent FATA Mohmand Agency, for maintaining the spirit of volunteerism throughout the year in the tribal region.

Outstanding volunteers were awarded trophies and cash whereas certificates of appreciation were also distributed.

 Designated by the United Nations since 1985, the IVD is celebrated every year on December 5 to thank volunteers for their efforts.

 Gul Muhammad President of Mohmand Press Club, stated: “As a socially responsible citizen, we believe in Volunteerism and broad-based initiatives throughout tribal region.”

He apprised the activities of PRC Mohmand Agency during earthquake effected areas which hits the border area in October 2015.

He said that volunteers serving the effected communities without any discriminations in the disaster times and that is why volunteers are serving without greed.

Disaster Management Officer Irfan Ullah briefly explains the roles and Importance of voluntarisms in the tribal region.

 “Our nation has enthusiasm to serve the community” said Khan.

He Stresses that volunteerism message should be spread on schools and colleges level to recruit more and more volunteers in the area.

 He added that each of us to be a volunteer so that we serve our community.

 Irfan Ulla said that they have trained more than 1000 volunteers in various cadres so that to cope up any disasters in the area.

He said that PRC Mohmand distributed 300 Non-Food Items in the most earthquake effected areas of Mohmand tribal region.

Celebration of Volunteers day is to acknowledged the recognition of volunteers works and response in the area said Khan.

The theme of the day was “Volunteers Act First. Here. Everywhere.”,

Speech competition was also held among the students of various private public school’s position holder’s students were given prizes.