Dammam: heLPy Livelihood a philanthropic organization conducted its fourth annual general body meeting at Rose Restaurant in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 05 Jan, 2018 after Ishaa prayer.
Master of the ceremony Br. Mohammed Riyaz opened the meeting with Islamic Greetings and invited the distinguished guests and its office bearers to the dais. The meeting commenced with the recitation of Holy Quran by Br. Shakir Mangalore who enlightened the importance of charity in Islam and how to utilize and emphasized the audience to come forward and help the needy in the community for its betterment and gain rewards from Allah, the Almighty.
President Br. Mohidin Bawa welcomed all the guests and members. He gave a brief explanation on heLPy’s journey and progress in last 4 years. He briefly described few causes for the existence of charity activities in India and present situation of our community due to the groupism within the society. He appreciated and thanked the committee of the term 2017 for their enormous support which had strengthened the Unit to lead in the direction of prosperity.
The annual report for 2017 was presented to attendees in a professional way by the General Secretary Br. Suneer Ahmed. He briefed about heLPy to the audience, which literally represents an association meant for the welfare of less privileged brothers & sisters of the society. He further briefed the activities and the achievements of heLPy in 2017. His reports highlighted the activities done by heLPy under their EMORE program which is Empowerment, Medical, Orphan Aid, Ration and Education.
The success story of heLPy has to be communicated. Alhamdhulillah every penny contributed by heLPy members, supporters and well-wisher is spent on a great way which can benefit contributors in this life and hereafter. The best charity is to satisfy a hungry person, said Prophet Muhammad (SAS). He also said "No wealth (of a servant of Allah) is decreased because of charity." (Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 2247). In 2017 heLPy provided ration to 24 families which was 17 families in 2016. Ration of INR 2000 and cash of INR 1000 is given to these beneficiaries every month. The Dua done by the beneficiaries when heLPy members visited their place was of immense pleasure and moral boosting. All the beneficiaries are satisfied by heLPy’s contributions. Team heLPy’s continuous follow up with its dedicated coordinators and distributors in India have made this program a huge success. heLPy has helped 2 brothers for Empowerment by helping them owning an auto each. heLPy has also provided 2 brothers with self-controlled Wheel chairs under Medical program.
The families that heLPy is taking care of are not only getting ration but also education to their children and moral support from heLPy’s dedicated members.
During the term 2017, heLPy had conducted 11 monthly meetings and several special meetings to discuss various aspects for the betterment of the community.
For the 4th time in heLPy’s history, Treasurer Br. Abdul Khader Shaheer presented the annual financial reports of heLPy for the Year 2017 in details.
Vice President Br Sameer Ahmed played the video of heLPy which was created by him very beautifully which included the audio and video of our beneficiaries and distributors. He presented an Accolade Ceremonial further in a neat and auspicious way. He explained the importance of the distributors role back in India who wholeheartedly support heLPy’s mission of Feed the Needy. They make sure that the ration is delivered on time. He greatly thanked and felicitated all the distributors and our sponsors who helped us to reach this height.
The existing committee was dissolved by the Election Officer Br Ismail Kadambar. He professionally continued the election process and 52 executive committee members including the following office bearers were selected for 2018 unanimously.
The Office Bearers for the Term 2018
1) Nizar Udyawara : President
2) Suneer Ahmed : Vice President
3) Mohammed Ashraf : General Secretary
5) Mohammed Riyaz : Joint Secretary
6) Abdul Khadar Shaheer : Treasurer
7) Muhyaddin Asif : Joint Treasurer
8) Mohidin Bawa : Feed the Needy Supervisor
9) Abdul Muneer : Overseas Coordinator
10) Sameer Ahmed : Auditor
The elected President, Br. Nizar Udyawar had addressed the gathering and thanked the committee for giving him the opportunity to be part of the team in 2017 and selecting him to lead the growing team and giving an opportunity to lead heLPy for the term 2018. He promised to maintain and try to take heLPy to a new stature by the grace of Almighty and with the continued support and cooperation from office bearers, executives, team members and well-wishers of heLPy.
A quiz competition was held by the MC Br. Riyaz for the audience and children. Everyone present there enjoyed the occasion.
Vote of thanks was proposed by the newly selected Secretary Br Mohammed Ashraf and on behalf of heLPy had expressed the gratitude to all the members and guests for their kind presence and congratulated the New Committee for their success in accomplishing all the future assignments of heLPy. Dinner was served at the end and the Annual General Body Meeting was dispersed with a Dua.
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Congrats Br Nizar and team, May Almighty keep "team heLPy" united forever and shower his blessing to serve the needies.
Proud to be part of the growing team,
Masha Allah good job heLPy brothers.. keep it up
May Allah guide us in right path and fulfill all our wish and give more strength and chance to serve poor needy family... @heLP us to heLP the heLPless@
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