Canadian charity makes donation to Shaheed orphanages

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The International Muslim Organisation of Canada (IMO), one of the largest Muslim institutions for people of Guyanese origin, located in Toronto, Canada, recently made a donation of Gy$ 400,000 to the Shaheed Boys and Girls orphanages.

IMO President Omar Farouk (second from right) making the donation to Sister Raheema Rahaman of the Shaheed Boys Orphanage. Also in picture are former Member of Parliament and special advisor to the prime minister of Canada, Wajid Ali Khan; his son Omar Khan and a Shaheed Boys Orphanage representative (right), with children of the Shaheed Boys Orphanage

The presentation was made by IMO President Omar Farouk, who expressed pleasure at the efforts of the board of the orphanages in providing quality programmes, activities and facilities for the children of these institutions.
He explained that the IMO has been a regular contributor to the institutions for several years, though on a smaller scale and promised the continued support of his organisation.
The presentation was made in the presence of Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall, who in short remarks, stated his firm opinion that donations of these nature to charitable institutions must be given adequate exposure so as to encourage more and similar donations and accountability. He lauded the IMO for its contribution to the Shaheed orphanages.
Former Member of Parliament and special advisor to the prime minister of Canada, Wajid Ali Khan also accompanied Omar Farouk to the presentation and stated his pleasure at what he views as the quality care provided to the children at the Shaheed Orphanages.
President of the Orphanages, Badruddin Hassan expressed his profound thanks to the IMO Canada for this donation and explained that since 2005, the board has spent over Gy$ 21 million in repairs to existing facilities and the installation of new facilities at the orphanages.
The president of the IMO and his delegation also attended a special dinner hosted in their honour by the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex. There, the delegation was able to view the work in progress at this leading Muslim institution in Guyana for the creation of a playing area for Saturday nights’ activities at the complex.
The project is being funded in part by Sterling Products Limited, and Company Secretary Indar Deodat was also present at the dinner and made brief remarks. He alluded to the wonderful work being done at the complex and promised continued support from Sterling Products Limited.

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