By Karen Church for FOX6 WBRC, BIRMINGHAM, AL – The festive atmosphere for this sixth annual Partnership Walk is a far cry from the poverty and hunger that ravages the people this walk is designed to help.
Many of the volunteers and participants either were raised in the very poverty they’re working hard to change, or have relatives who live it everyday.
Others are fortunate to have the resources to come to Birmingham, many have or are attending schools here. Some are from Pakistan, some from India, and other countries.
Salima Mulji’s family is from Pakistan.
“As you know we live in a global community, and taking care of your neighbor is just as important as taking care of your own,” Mulji said.
Mulji added, “Coming from a third world country, I have seen first hand, the problems and difficulties people face from the poverty. And the Aga Khan Foundation helped them be resilient, and help them bring up their quality of life.
The Foundation does not give money as a handout, rather as a hand up. The money is used to work on a variety of projects, like building dams, fixing waterways, mitigating natural disasters.
Click here to watch the video report: http://www.myfoxal.com/story/26589860/partnership-walk-held-at-railroad-park
PartnershipsInAction is an initiative of Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. and its network of volunteers across the U.S. to raise awareness and funds for innovative programs that create hope and opportunity for disadvantaged communities in the developing world. – http://www.partnershipsinaction.org, Facebook
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