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Habib Malik

I blog about my aid work, travels and general topics of interest to me.
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Volunteers deliver- from Edinburgh to Palestine with Love

Habib Malik ― Our Edinburgh Muslim community-friends, families and neighbours organised a fundraising dinner and an auction on Sunday, 22nd April in aid of the children of Palestine. I was also requested not only to attend but also to host and fundraise on the... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Apr 23rd, 2012
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Charity Tax Relief Cap under threat in The Big Society

Habib Malik ― In the budget last month, our UK Chancellor Mr Osborne announced measures to reduce the amount of tax relief a person can claim. The new cap on tax relief will limit to £50,000 or 25% of income the amount of tax relief a taxpayer may claim.I,... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Apr 19th, 2012
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Evening of Inspiration to help Children; Bradford to London via Cardiff

Habib Malik ― Evening of Inspiration, Islamic Relief’s annual fundraising concert, was once again held between the 4th and the 9th of April. The event held over five cities; Bradford, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester and London, saw over 9000 guests of all... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Apr 12th, 2012
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Water Matters- World Water Day

Habib Malik ― In August 2011 during East Africa droughts, I visited Islamic Relief’s emergency and development projects in Northern Kenya. During one of my travels on the ‘road’ I came across Salah and Hassan, 2 young people with the burden of... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Mar 23rd, 2012
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International Women's day

Habib Malik ― Thinkers and philosophers of all ages have expressed varying opinions as regard to women status and position in the society, making her a storm centre of acute controversy. In spite of the overwhelming significance of women role in maintaining a... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Mar 8th, 2012
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Pakistan- 'United we stand, divided we fall'

Habib Malik ― I spent last two weeks in Pakistan. During this period I travelled in Punjab and Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, spoke to many locals on various topics including, politics, economy, terrorism, corruption, cricket and so on. I came across many Sindhi, Balochi,... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Mar 6th, 2012
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Robert Burns and Crookston- People on a mission

Habib Malik ― There is no less number of gatherings, conferences, and functions I attended enjoyed and rejoiced for a very long time but I believe my last weekend has added some incredibly bright and amazing moments into my memory. On this weekend I had the... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Jan 31st, 2012
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A flash back to 2011

Habib Malik ― Looking back at 2011, I can think of so many challenges, countless national and international issues, big disasters, mighty political changes especially in the Arab end of the world, shameful failures, marvellous successes, needful lessons and... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Jan 1st, 2012
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Pakistan- On Road to Transformation?

Habib Malik ― Quest for a prosperous and independent future never ends universally. Individuals as well as nations are always driven by the hunger for a better future. The best thing about future is that it never ends its limits. It is always laid in front of... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Dec 26th, 2011
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Charity Week Volunteers lead the way in Scotland

Habib Malik ― Throughout my work for more than a decade in the humanitarian sector I have been to countless charity gatherings, functions, events and workshops. I have conducted and hosted a number of fund raising events for Islamic Relief but the round-off dinner... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Nov 15th, 2011
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Charity week- One week, One cause- students saving lives

Habib Malik ― For the past nine years, I have been actively involved in Islamic Relief; from fundraising to hosting events to taking part in projects around the world. As much as I enjoy what I do, my role is not possible without the help of Islamic Relief... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Oct 11th, 2011
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Mentally ready for Sindh floods

Habib Malik ― In the summer of 2010, Pakistan was hit by severe floods which, according to UN was‘the greatest humanitarian crisis in recent history’. I was able, as part of Islamic Relief, to visit the flood stricken areas in Khyber Pukhtoon khawa,... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Sep 23rd, 2011
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My Eid in Banadir Hospital, Mogadishu Somalia

Habib Malik ― I spent my Eid day in the blistering heat of Banadir Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia; a place of trauma, suffering and pain. Before me, I saw mothers with their children and children without their mothers looking around with empty eyes. With... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Sep 17th, 2011
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Ramadan Eid in Mogadishu Somalia

Habib Malik ― It’s a bright, sunny day in London. Looking out of my hotel room window, I notice every minute there is at least one plane taking off and landing at Heathrow, London. Some passengers probably going on holidays, some back to work and others may... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Aug 27th, 2011
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World Humanitarian Day- My Mission, My Dream, My Prayers

Habib Malik ― Today is World Humanitarian Day, a day set to raise awareness about Aid workers, their work, their contribution in helping the needy, the challenges they face in raising funds, accessing disaster areas, delivering relief and development programs... (more)
 Habib Malik ― Posted on Aug 19th, 2011