WATER is a right many in Australia and the Western world take for granted and couldn’t imagine a world where it doesn’t come freely from a tap whenever it is wanted. For many more, the luxury of clean running water is a fanciful dream not easily envisioned.
Understanding the privileged life Australians have, a group of local women hosted a Nibble and Paint charity event at the Albanian Moslem Society, to raise money to build wells in regions with limited access to water.
Organised by Shepparton local, Blediona Shkembi, the event was born from recognising the stark contrast between the struggles many face worldwide and the comfort enjoyed in Greater Shepparton.
“I hope this initiative inspires more people to step up and make a difference in the lives of those in need,” said Blediona.
Shepparton local Ayshanur Sheriff, who received a scholarship to study a Bachelor of Fine Art at the University of Melbourne, lent her artistic knowledge and talent to instruct the ladies at the event that raised $1,600, which will fund two wells, one each in Africa and Pakistan.
It was the first time the ladies of the Moslem Mosque have held such an event, which they hope will be the first of many.
Kavci, Manal Albadri and Gentiana Kutrolli. Photo: Aaron Cordy
