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Send A Scarf
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A Message of thanks from Zimbabwe

Clothing women in Zimbabwe / Information #Booklet / January 2012 www.sendascarf.co.za

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Our progress and the deadline

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Our Sisters are the key to uplifting their community

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The purpose of this initiative and its ultimate goals.

Thank You
A brief Introduction
The Send A Scarf initiatve was thought up as a community project to better the lives of our Sisters in Zimbabwe. Jazaakumullah once again for the tremendous contribuAfter a visit to parts of rural Zimbabwe, it became clear that of the numerous challenges in the area, one which could be solved both immediately and effectively was through clothing. In particular, the fact that so many women currently have to struggle with tattered cloaks & scarves, while we are so fortunate to have more than enough. The idea, was to collect cloaks & scarves in as good condition as possible and then take them to women who would make best use of them. Not only would we be providing a basic essential, such as clothing. But by showing each and everyone of them that someone cares, we are actually sharing our hope and love with others. Shabbir A. Menk Salaams and regards to all As soon as your collection of cloaks/abayas & scarves arrive, we almost immediately start distributing them. Most recently, we had the closing seesion of our Annual Dawah Seminar and amongst the almost 200 particpants we had 84 ladies (Primary madrasah teachers from across the country - different rural and high density areas). tion towards our activities and programmes - we pray Allah Almighty grant you all a most deserving and complete reward both in this world and in the Herafter. Insha Allah we will continue to distribute as we go out into the outlying areas on the outreach programmes.

Message from Zimbabwe

Wa alaykumus salaam

Majlisul Ulama Zimbabwe www.majlis-zimbabwe.org

For further information please contact us through whatever best suits you.

Contacts Fathima@sendascarf.co.za 0724973292 Yasmin@sendascarf.co.za 0837797444 www.sendascarf.co.za facebook.com/sendascarf

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Thank you for all your support over the past few months. In a short space of time, your involvement has assisted this campaign immensely. On behalf of all the women whose lives you have touched, we thank you wholeheartedly. The time has come to close the Send A Scarf campaign & give all the collected items to those they were intended for. The coming month will allow us to collect, review & complete our goal. It has been decided that January 25, 2012 will be the last day to send anything into us.

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Our progress
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The strength of a woman can carry the weight of the world.

~ Sarah Pezdek-Smith

Strength of Women
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he heart of a community is its women. Through them, we can empower and uplift people. But this can be difficult if everything is stacked against them. Wherever you find poverty and dispair, chances are you will find women who are low in confidence, self esteem and hope. Through no fault of their own, life has tended to be more difficult. At times it can feel like they are isloated, alone and forgotten. Yet, we know this is not the case. If we could, we would all do everything to change their lives for the better. But where do we start and how do we help each and everyone? The answer we believe is by showing we care. Sending a cloak or scarf, is a simple act to show that you are thinking about them. That you believe they have the potential to better their own lives, the lives of their family and their entire community. By sharing something so personal, you instill a sense of self esteem and belief in each individual. This connection you build with these women, is the hope that you pass on to them. Working with them, we can make better, small and simple things that add up to best change the situation they find themselves in.

Women work two-thirds of the worlds working hours, produce half of the worlds food, yet earn only 10 percent of the worlds income and own less than 1 percent of the worlds property. Women play a crucial role in local economies and the health and well-being of their families. Women who are educated are more likely to have fewer and healthier children. In fact, mothers with some education immunize their children 50 percent more often than mothers who are not educated, while HIV/AIDS spreads twice as quickly among uneducated girls than among girls that have even some schooling. Poor maternal health reduces womens capacity to work and limits their ability to generate income and overcome poverty, often in communities where their contribution to household income and childcare is crucial. Poor women are often extremely vulnerable to injury or death from violence. At least one in three of the worlds women has been physically or sexually abused at some time in her life. Many, including pregnant women and young girls, are subject to severe, sustained or repeated attacks. In armed conflicts since 1945, 90 percent of casualties have

been civilians and three in four war fatalities are women or children. The Send A Scarf woman, represents all women. With an inner strength to be the focal point to all around her. Each woman you help, has the potential to uplift both herself, her family & community. But nothing happens over night. We believe that first, we need to inspire, support & instill confidence in her. With this & the knowledge that others care for her, we are building a platform to change lives for the better.

We can do no great things, only small things with great love.

~ Mother Teresa

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Our purpose.
After collecting the clothing, we will clean, press and pack each garment. If there are letters, photos or whatever sent as well even better. The items will be presented to our Sisters and documented for everyone to see via our website. For each garment you send, you are creating a bond with the woman who will receive it. We hope to maintain that through the use of technology. Better placing us in a position to assist in the best ways we can. So what exactly is Send A Scarf...well, its a simple idea. Send a cloak or scarf to someone who needs it. In this way, you not only are sending the item of clothing, but also the hope and promise that there are people who care. The initiative was created and is run by ordinary people like you and I. Each volunteers their time & energy to donate and collect cloaks and scarves that will end up making a difference in someone elses life. Its very simple: Cloaks+Scarves+People who care = Something way bigger than any of us Ultimately, the problem that needs solving is

Poverty. The best way we believe we can tackle this is by small gestures that add up. Assisting our Sister in need is the most effective way of changing the lives of all those around her. Send A Scarf exists to help everyone. And everyone includes men. Indeed, better lives for women mean better lives for everyone in their communi-

Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.
~ Helen Keller
ties, including their brothers, fathers, husbands and sons. When you improve a womens life these changes have a positive ripple effect. A women is the most influential force in her community to break the cycle of poverty. The secret behind Send A Scarf is that its not one large campaign. It aims to be a collaboration of hundreds of small campaigns, started by champions of women. But we have to start from somewhere. Where better than from your own cupboard. All you have to do is Send A Scarf.

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