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Pakistan is beautiful!

The media’s perceptions in regard to Pakistan are very negative in the UK. However, since I have been here it has been the complete opposite. The hospitality that we have gained from Pakistan will be remembered always. This allowed us to feel comfortable, safe and eventually somewhere that we will definitely, without a doubt re-visit.

My experience during our stay in Pakistan has been unforgettable. The amount of knowledge, skills and inspiration that I have gained will influence my actions and change what I would like to portray within the UK. The most memorable moment for me was the day in which we learnt about child labour at the EDIC school. The time I spent with those children from the streets, in poverty and those who work to provide for their families was magical and unforgettable.

In regards to this I have been moved and encouraged to help those of a younger generation in the UK, allowing them to have an equal education, build skills and confidence to better their lives.

I will be contacting difference schools, youth communities/workers and introducing them to the knowledge I have experienced within Pakistan. In terms of my fashion career, Pakistan will have a big impact in the colour, textures, dyes and fabrics that I use to recreate my thoughts and ideas into a Pakistan Inspired Collection.

Pakistan has changed me as a person. Pakistan has moved me emotionally. Pakistan is Beautiful!

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Pakistan is beautiful!

  • Miami DUI Lawyer says:

    2011 01 20 at 02:01

    Ruweyda YOU are beautiful. It takes a kind, open and loving person to learn what you did in Pakistan. After all of the negative thoughts that you had learned in the UK, you went and said "show me differently". We can all learn from your example. You are a great role model and a wonderful woman. I enjoyed your article.

  • Ruweyda Dool says:

    2011 01 25 at 06:01

    Thank you so much, i really do appreciate your comment: it means a lot.
    The journey to Pakistan was truly amazing & i am glad to have gained more knowledge & inspiration from this as well as inspiring others - lets just hope people can take a 'show me differently' approach to things more often.

    Kind Regards,
    Ruweyda

  • A.Wahid says:

    2011 04 28 at 06:04

    Today I read a quarterly newzletter of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation Pakistan and saw the happy news that the British Students find Pakistan peaceful. I am working in the Tourism Department and I know that due to the negative perception in western media, Pakistan is suffering badly. They are showing the people onlythe negative and trouble areas of Pakistan and the governments also imposed the unrealestic total negative travel advice. Due to such misinformation, most of the people living in UK and other EU countries only knows Pakistan for terrorism. However, I am so happy to know that as you said "Pakistan has changed me as a person. Pakistan has moved me emotionally. Pakistan is Beautiful!" and I hope that this is very much optimistic for us and this will help us to change the negative perceptions about Pakistan. PAKISTAN IS BEAUTIFUL, The media should no more deprive the travellers and tourists to see the beautiful country with gigantic mountains, gushing rivers, snow caped peaks, picturesque beauty, the history and the colorful culture of Pakistan by spreading the misinformation.


    Regards

    A.Wahid
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Date: 01.17.2011

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Ruweyda Dool

Age:
20
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Specialty:
Fashion Designer

Fashion designer Ruweyda Dool, 20, from West Finchley has recently finished a degree in surface design at London College of Communication. Since graduating she has worked making and selling clothes and jewellery to private clients. She is currently working at the NCPCC. She is looking forward to being inspired by Pakistani culture and colours to help her in her work. She sees the expedition as a chance to see how Pakistan has been affected by the recent floods and put her own problems into perspective. She hopes the trip will help her in her quest to not take the privileges she has for granted.