Elderly Support Celebration Held in London
ADFP News Section
On August 4, 2024, based on the ADFD and Brooken Water program, an Adult Support Celebration was held in London at the Brooken Water Conference Hall.
This event, attended by approximately one hundred civil society activists, human rights advocates, social service volunteers, and cultural workers dedicated to improving the conditions of the underprivileged, began with a message from the ADFP Director Mrs. Hafiza Nadi Antoni Adis.
In the message, guests were welcomed and provided with information about ADFP’s goals. Established and registered in London in 2021, ADFP is an organization defined by its humanitarian and non-profit activities in social, cultural, artistic, and educational fields. Its programs focus on supporting Afghan girls, aiding the homeless, supporting the elderly, celebrating cultural events, and building youth capacity. It was also mentioned that this “Elderly Support Program” is part of ADFP’s series of initiatives coordinated with the esteemed Brookin Water Institute, hence the gratitude expressed towards the president of Brookin Water and their esteemed colleagues.
The message emphasized that moral and even material support for the elderly is a way to show gratitude for their efforts in raising children and contributing to society’s progress. It is our duty not to leave them alone in this stage of life and to prominently highlight the ethical imperative of respecting and caring for them. ADFP started and continues its work with this motivation.
Thanks were extended to ADFP’s managers and colleagues, including Professor Sayed Hussain Eshraq, Mr. Moto Mobonaga, Mr. Andrew, Mr. Walizada, Mrs. Rahela Seddiqi, Mr john Solivan and young engineer Soroush Eshraq, for their ongoing collaborative efforts toward ADFP’s humanitarian goals, providing hope for the continuation of their work.
Special thanks were also given to the renowned Afghan artist Mr. Obaid Jooyenda, his colleagues, and his kind wife for adding a unique quality to the event with Afghan music performances.
Attendees were requested to support ADFP programs and were encouraged to visit the ADFP website and honor it with their collaboration.
It is worth noting that the Persian message from the ADFP President was read by engineer Mrs. Rahela Seddiqi, and the English version was read by ADFP Secretary Mr. John Sullivan.
The celebration, enhanced by the delightful music of famous Afghan artist Mr. Obaid Jooyenda, provided moments of joy for the elderly supported by ADFP. They expressed their gratitude to ADFP officials and described the program as joyful and thanked them.
The attendees were served dinner, and the event concluded with Afghan music performances