KUANTAN: In light of the recent bombings in Palestine, Mercy Malaysia initiated a programme called E-mails From Pahang Students to President Obama.
The event saw students from various schools in Pahang gathering at the Pahang Foundation hall to protest against the violence affecting Palestinians.
They shouted “Save Palestine” to express their disapproval of the bombings.
Anti-violence: (From left) Students Alisson, Hannah, Darsyanah and Ira Izzura displaying a Palestinian flag at the event in Kuantan recently. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob was present to lend support.
He also launched the programme, which encourages students across Pahang to send e-mails to the newly-elected US President Barack Obama.
From the e-mails, several would be selected by Adnan to be sent directly to Obama.
Friends Alisson Wong Wy Qin and Hannah Leong Wai San, both 16, were among those selected for the programme recently.
Hannah said: “I think it is a good method to get President Obama’s attention on the war. The victims are innocent. Seeing their pain makes me want to make a difference. If we unite in our efforts, we can.
Another student, Ira Izzura Ahmad Norhalim, 16, said: “I think it’s a great idea for us to e-mail messages to Obama. In this way, he can see how serious we are in fighting for peace in Palestine.”
Darsyanah Nadarajan’s message to the world was: Save Palestine, save the world.
Adnan later handed over funds collected to help Mercy Malaysia in its mission.
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