Friday, November 23, 2012

Message From the Clubs



RCUPG Says...

The India-Pakistan relationship has been strained for years and years. Today’s youth largely believes that these communal differences should not be used as a base for any conflicts. Why not put aside our differences and explore similarities between the two countries? (And yes, there are many!)

And so, what we aim to do through this sister-club agreement of RC UPG and RC Lahore is bring to the fore concepts, ideas, vehicles for change that are in our capacity. This blog is only a part of it. But what we’ll explore in the blog will be matters pertaining to the youth of both countries, who have more things in common than they might have thought! We’ll address issues and more importantly, talk about the overlapping culture of the two countries.

Along with our thoughts and ideas and interpretations, we’ll be also talking about any upcoming joint events. We hope to pass a message of goodwill and peace. This is a big issue that we wish to take a small positive step towards. In our own way, we could make a difference. After all, it’s an India-Pakistan thing!


RAC Lahore Says......

Pakistan & India are sibling countries, who share a rich culture & history. Unfortunately, since partitions the relations between the two countries have always been difficult. This is the exact opposite of what the founding fathers had in mind. The result has been the suffering of the people on both the sides. 

The past cannot be changed, but the future can be & it is high time that the future of the relation between the two countries be set in the positive direction. Youth from both sides of the boarder want change & are involved in activities that are aimed at bringing the people on both sides closer.

This joint blog by RCUPG & RAC Lahore is one such small contribution in the direction of a peaceful & prosperous future. The motto of Rotary/Rotaract is ‘Service above self’ & this forum will be used to look for innovative solutions for our problems, which are so similar. The people have the same issues but their causes are ignored because all the energy is wasted in dividing the people.

Let’s revisit our shared roots & build a better future!