Tag Archives: Pakistan
Polio Eradication – the Good, the Bad, the Ugly and (mostly) the INSPIRING…
World Polio Day a time to reflect, resolve and respond I have now been putting my time, dedication, passion and energy into polio eradication since almost this day in 2011 when my colleague at Global Poverty Project said they wanted … Continue reading
Don’t praise the messenger
A tribute to a hero on the ground, from the messenger… An incredible man I met last November in Pakistan, Waheed Khan, was murdered the other day just outside the amazing resource centre and school he tirelessly helped build and … Continue reading
A knock on the door
On one Saturday afternoon 17th November 2012, lying on the sofa in my parents apartment in Karachi, I heard a knock on the door, the knock intensity and pattern didn’t match any regular visitors, so I was sure that it … Continue reading
Just before I kick off another year in social justice advocacy – thank you!
Dear Anyone / Everyone (especially in 2012 and in the past years)! I hope the start to the year has been a good one for you. I must say a HUGE thank you for your support in 2012, and probably … Continue reading
2013 New Year’s Resolutions & 2012 Message
Hi Wonderful People! A few days behind things on the New Year resolutions but I haven’t got one to be on time and it is the first week of the year I think I have ‘switched off’. Well after an … Continue reading
Why your girlfriend breaking up with you is a great thing…
This is in no way written out of spite. The break up with my girlfriend last year was great for both of us and I am NOT in anyway bitter, twisted or regretful. It was always about what it was … Continue reading
Bye Pakistan, Hi India!
It a cool morning where I can see my breathe on the inside of the train. I’m on the ‘super’ express to Delhi from the NE Punjab state having just left Pakistan yesterday. Last thoughts from Pakistan I think it … Continue reading
When in Pakistan…
You know you are in Pakistan when… The formality and politeness would make the queen blush – this could have something to do with being Australian and very informal! Telephone infrastructure is better than the west as it is made … Continue reading
The reaction to Malala in Pakistan – my perspective…
The sentiment of Malala’s shot to the head from the Taliban was felt first and foremost by the people in her own country in Pakistan where I have been lucky to spend the past 5 weeks. There was outrage, quietly … Continue reading
I’d like you to meet Union Council 69, Lahore, Pakistan
Union Council 69 or Afghan Town or sometimes known as Manzoor Park was where I was privileged to visit with UNCEF staff in order to choose for a wonderful program known as Polio Points. Polio Points is where students at the International … Continue reading
Living Geography with d'Arcy 