Supreme Master Ching Hai contributed US$10,000 to the Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation (PKCF). It was sent to Diana Khalatbari, Trustee and General Manager in the United Kingdom in mid December, Golden Year 3 (2006).

In 1998, Diana Khalatbari ♥♥♥♥♥♥ formed the Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation to honor the spirit of her daughter Popli and to touch the lives of children worldwide. In 2005, PKCF completed a vocational school in Tehran to assist underprivileged adolescent children. After the 2003 earthquake in Iran, PKCF also started the “Bam Fund” to build what has become a beautiful school for 400 children.

PKCF supports a number of other projects both in and outside of Iran. For example, the 7th Tir Orphanage in Tehran provides a loving environment for 100 physically disabled girls, taking care of their daily living needs and providing uplifting educational support. Another example is the Shariaty Day Center, where 100 girls with Down Syndrome are able to interact and form friendships together while developing skills such as knitting, sewing and arts and crafts.

In the UK, PKCF is involved with three unique and caring programs. The first is an organization called Crisis, which helps provide positive solutions to homeless people through an innovative approach that strives to raise self-confidence and restore self-esteem so that the individuals can fulfill their God-given potential. Second, PKCF lends its support to Kids Company, founded by Camila Batmangheldjh. The third PKCF project is the Chicken Shed Theatre, a unique organization that literally transformed an old chicken shed into a performance theater with the belief that the performing arts should be open to all.

Through her tireless commitment and dedication to spreading a message of hope and kindness to those in need, Diana Khalatbari’s work has touched the hearts and lives of many children and has inspired many adults to open their hearts and contribute to a better world. What started as a small foundation has grown: In addition to Iran and the UK, the Foundation now has chapters in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and New York.

Ms. Khalatbari was highly appreciative of the contribution from Master, and was very much taken by the compassion of the Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her work. In the appreciation letter, she wrote, “We cannot overstate the significance of Your contribution. Your donation makes a noticeable impact on what the Foundation can aim to achieve this year and for this we extend our heartfelt thanks.”

References:
http://www.pkcf.com/
http://www.payvand.com/news/06/oct/1182.html
http://www.kidsco.org.uk/index.php
http://www.chickenshed.org.uk/

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