PTPI’s Wilmington, Delaware Chapter held their 25th Anniversary Gala on October 17, 2009. The reception and dinner also served as a benefit for Power Up Gambia. Special guests included Her Excellency Mrs. Susan Waffa-Ogoo, The Gambian Ambassador to the United Nations, Kathryn Cunningham Hall, founder of Power Up Gambia, Kebba Badgie, CEO of Sulayman Junkung General Hospital, a hospital in Gambia that is operating effectively using a solar energy system, Alieu Nyassi and Dr. Samba Tata.
Kebba Badgie addresses the audience at the PTPI Delaware 25th Anniversary Gala
On October 18th we gathered informally at the home of (chapter members) Edward and Jean Raleigh to discuss Pakistan. Ms. Hina Haq, author of Sadika’s Way: A Novel of Pakistan and America was our invited guest. She arrived dressed in Pakistani attire as did (chapter members) Dr. and Mrs. Saleem Kahn. Various decorated textiles are important in their culture. She also brought other items that were beautifully made in her native land. We discussed education, marriage customs, politics, foods, languages, and other Pakistani issues. Later we shared Pakistani foods and chai while the lively conversations continued.
Chapter members discuss Pakistan with author Hina Haq
View more photos on the People to People Delaware Web site, and on PTPI’s Facebook page.
Tags: Community Chapters, Gambia, Pakistan, Power Up Gambia
Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary! Your chapter is a role model and inspiration for so many. We are very proud to have you as part of our PTPI family. Thank you and congratulations again!