INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
NEWSPAPER
Volume 7 Issue 71
December 2009
The Essence of the Solidarity Festival
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t has been a long tradition at Zaman to host an annual Solidarity Festival. We would like to expound on what this festival is and how it boosts the spirits of everybody involved. At the heart of the festival is the universally experienced desire to give to those in need. As the French writer and playwright Moliere put it so well "Every good act is charity. A man's true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows." The workings of Solidarity Festival are simple. Money is raised; goods are bought and distributed to the less fortunate. But are there other benefits beside these? We absolutely believe there are. Firstly, this week brings together students and staff as equal partners with a common goal. A lot of logistical work is involved. Much, much more is involved than reaching into a wallet! Tons of food is moved during the week. It is heartwarming to see all the enthusiasm for a good purpose that is exhibited by everyone
involved. Secondly, the participants get to meet the recipients of the charity by going in person to many hospitals and orphanages. This puts a human face to
the people that have a much more difficult situation to deal with than us. Those involved are able to feel the gratitude and how much people appreciate this
massive effort. People are naturally compassionate but are made more so by the experience of meeting those who genuinely deserve help,
ZAMAN NEWSPAPER Zaman, Publisher Vesile Kaplan, Editor-in Chief HS Kudret Dogan, Editor-in Chief PS Gurkan Cil, Editor at Large
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