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Sarah is visiting Pakistan now-a-days; during an interview she told that I was born with the passion to help others. I was six years old when I visited Pakistan for the first time. I always used to have an idea that Pakistan is a poor country. My dad always used to help poor people. Once I gave money to a poor Afghani refugee kid and the other day when I saw her with clothes and shoes; It gave me courage to keep giving and getting more money from my father. At the age of 13, I decided to sing and help the poor people. So, I traveled to different European countries and raised money for them.

Sarah was inspired by Whitney Houston and Mariah Cariah in music. She writes most of her lyrics and I like every type of music, I make fusion of eastern and western music which is being liked in UK. Most of the songs are being composed by Sarah and her hit song Voice of freedom was also written and composed by Sara herself. She likes Nusrat Feteh Ali khan among Pakistani singers.

Tim, her music manger says that most of the songs are being composed by her and mostly I just collaborate with her. He said that I heard her song at the age of 13 and I always knew that she has the most unusual talent, enormous vocal range up to 4.5 octaves which is quite high range of voice and Sarah is second in the world. Sarah is doing experiments through her music and voice as she can sing different instruments in a song and her voice becomes like the background instrument. She is well respected in UK, and she has the potential to fill the niche for Asian Pakistani singer in an unusual way through her voice. She is also working with Richard Cliff, a renowned British Singer. Tim explained that she is being trained by top class musicians in the UK and predicted that Sarah would soon become be a household name.

Sarah’s major achievements include the prestigious 2003 Beacon Prize for Young Philanthropist at a ceremony at 11 Downing Street hosted by Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown MP. The award recognised her contribution as a Pakistani leader who was ‘bridging gaps between diverse peoples in the interest of peace and reconciliation.’ In 2004, Sarah was invited by the Minister of Sport, Youth and Child Affairs of Zambia to visit the country’s HIV/AIDS orphanages. Zambia’s First Lady, Mrs. Maureen Mwanawasa invited Sarah to the presidential palace and commended her for her devotion to these forgotten millions. She was being appreciated by Britain’s First Lady Mrs. Cherie Blair personally as she wrote to Sarah: ‘Pakistan must be proud of your role in leading a generation to live “in faith, unity and discipline” and by voicing the thoughts of the majority of their peace loving population into the world arena.’ The corporate world of British Telecom chose Sarah as an example of excellence by awarding her their Seen and Heard 3 Award in the City, December 2005. Internationally recognized dignitaries such as like Nelson Mandela stand shoulder to shoulder with Sarah’s noble mission and she donated for African HIV/AIDS orphans in South Africa.

Sarah is seeking a good name for Pakistan and gives a message of courage and philanthropy to her fellows and audience. She stressed that expatriate Pakistanis should help Pakistanis in every possible way and should donate for the earthquake hit people.

She is ambitious to turn Sarah foundation into a big charity around the world to help poor needy children. The upcoming projects are to strengthen the existing chapter of Sarah Foundation in Pakistan and to establish its new chapters in different countries of Asia and Africa. She thinks that everyone is born with some talent, and we need to use it in a positive way and think about other people in society.
While answering to a question what she will choose singing or charity, she replied that I will pursue both as I raise funds through my singing and I am passionate about both.

She explained that Sarah Foundation (www.sarahfoundation.com.pk).is a Pakistani initiative led by a group of enthusiasts inspired by Sarah’s incredible role model. The Foundation is committed to find local solutions to local problems and to be a worldwide beacon of kindness and mercy. It is the first of a growing number of Sarah Foundations that are being created around the world to create local solutions to local problems.

In the light of Sarah’s imminent visit, Sarah Foundation Pakistan eagerly anticipates raising awareness of their patron to a whole new level. We are celebrating her incredible achievements as a young person. Simultaneously, Sarah brings the work and values of Sarah Foundation Pakistan to national attention. Their tireless efforts on behalf of victims of the nation’s worst earthquake in five centuries is commendable.

Sarah’s Major contribution to humanity and to Pakistan in particular includes:
• Led the Asia group musical contribution to the Commonwealth Resounds performance and inaugural concert of the Commonwealth Society, London, Nov 05.
• Meeting firsthand with African HIV/AIDS orphans in Zambia, and campaigning on their behalf. Through the Sarah Foundation Pakistan, donating quality Pakistani footballs to sports groups throughout Zambia, being the first time a Pakistani NGO has donated to African HIV/AIDS orphans.
• Inspiring thousands of young South Africans gathered on Human Rights Day to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre of 1960. She was escorted to the stage by an elite police band.
• Representing Pakistani youth as a life Fellow of Britain’s prestigious Beacon Fellowship, in the company of such mover shakers as Bob Geldof (organiser of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 events uniting millions in opposing world poverty).
• Hosting numerous fundraising and awareness-raising concerts across London on behalf of Pakistan’s earthquake survivors.

In her this visit Sarah has brought a container full of three thousand blankets and medicines for earthquake victims. She will visit the effected areas along with Dr. Ben. Richards, Director of Sarah Foundation, UK and also an earth scientist, who did most of his research on climate change, water resources, landsliding and earthquakes in Northern Areas of Pakistan. Sarah Francis will be in Pakistan till 10th January 2006.

A very commendable effort.
May God Bless Sarah and her Foundation for the good job.
Sincerely
Evert A. Lall
Society for Community Development
Church Road
GUjranwala
Pakistan

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Dear Sarah,

Your achievements are impressive for your tender age. May God bless you for all you have done. I run a small charitable group in Houston, Texas. We could sure use your help, please visit our web site and see if we can find an avenue for cooperation. Sincerely Syed Kamal, President, Stateless People in Bangladesh Inc.

Great. Sarah, would you consider performing in a concert series in the Sub-Continent? If so, please search my name - Ayers Baxter - on internet to see who I am and then get back to me at [email protected]