One Book: Panel of Pakistan Activists
Channel: Bristol Community College
Date: 2014-12-09

Join  Dr. Quartulain Bakhteari (Nobel Peace Prize Nominee), Dr. Muhammad Saeed Akhtar, Dr. Ehsun Mirza and documentary maker Humza Mirza activists from Pakistan who raise money and awareness for schools in their home country.   Malala survived an attack, but her real accomplishment was how she overcame obstacles and is now doing something about a problem in her community. Her story is about an event and circumstances that are far removed from our readers and students, but we can still connect and relate because she was one person who rose above the odds and learned to make a difference. What about us, what about our communities and the issues that matter to us? What can we do to make a difference? Can one person actually bring about change? The panelists will each speak about how they got started and what motivates them to continue. What are the rewards of this kind of work and what would they recommend to others out there who care and want to make a difference in their communities?
November 19, 2014