Introduction
In March 2001 Shahida and Hellmut Hannesen, together with the curative teachers Lars Jamke and Graham Simpson moved from Germany to Lahore to build a community for adults with special needs. After some preparation the work started with a day care centre, which was opened on 3 rd . Sept. 2001, just a week before the famous "September 11". This did not disturb the start of the work, and inspite of warnings from Embassies and calls from family in Germany, the group of foreigners stayed, together with Shahida, who had guided them to her home town. This might be a symbol of the fact that Roshni Association, beside the social work, also wants to further international understanding and peace. Read more