The News (Pakistan), November 17th 2005

BAGH: A meeting of the Channat Welfare Organisation was held here under the chairmanship of Mustapha Khan here Wednesday, says a press release.

The meeting, which was attended by a large number of people from villages of Channat, Bhatti Sharif, Chir, Bees Bangla, Rangla, Mandri district Bagh, reviewed and discussed the relief work being undertaken in the quake-hit areas. The people appreciated the services of the 'GOAL', a NGO from Ireland. They specially praised GOAL's team leader Donna Smith for great service in the area.

The people of the area, especially the children, have become really attached to Donna Smith - so much so that they now consider her as a member of their families. They have also requested Smith to spend the winter season with them here, which she has agreed to do. Simon along with other dedicated members of the team, is also working hard for the relief of the people. The meeting was of the view that if all other NGOs start working like GOAL, then the people will not burden the government for their rehabilitation and will not need to shift to relief camps and instead will prefer to stay here.