Charity on Remembrance and Honor Day

May 9, 2011

From May 9 to May 12 the Fund Forum, Mehr Nuri charitable organization and the Women’s Council will be honoring 200 war veterans in Tashkent by giving them presents on behalf of the initiator of this charitable campaign Gulnara Karimova on the occasion of May 9, Remembrance and Honor Day.

The charitable campaign is held annually on May 9 by the Fund Forum, the Women’s Council and Mehr Nuri – organizations headed by Gulnara Karimova – which honor the veterans of war, people who fought for peace and freedom, showed courage and dedication, and survived the scourge of war.

Every year volunteers affiliated with the above-mentioned organizations visit the veterans residing in Tashkent districts to honor them with attention and presents and to recognize their priceless contributions to the hard-won victory.

Hafiza Abdullayeva, Tashkent, born in 1922:

“I’m almost 90 years old but I feel so much younger today thanks to the attention you have given me. Thank you so much for coming to see me and extending congratulations for Remembrance Day. I always say that good deeds are worthy of deep respect. I wish everyone peace in their homes. Thank you for taking care of us and remembering us.”

Zoya Volkova, Tashkent, born in 1923:

“I was born in Volgograd in Russia, and my husband was from Tashkent. We met each other during the war, got married and came to Uzbekistan. I’m blessed that I met my husband and I live in Uzbekistan. I want people to care for each other and remember history.”

Rajab Gafurov, Samarkand, born in 1925:

“Thanks a lot for visiting me on this great day. Today we live in peace, and may this peace be eternal and may our country never see war again.”