Statement of Appreciation and Gratitude

The Manchester Hazara Community Association would like to express its sincere appreciation and gratitude to the esteemed Administrative and Executive Board, the esteemed Supervisory Board, the esteemed members of the Hazara Diaspora Network, as well as the esteemed managers and organisers of the Malmö meeting.

The successful organisation of the two-day Hazara Diaspora Network meeting in Malmö was a valuable, constructive, and promising initiative. In addition to receiving relatively widespread coverage in reputable media outlets, the meeting attracted significant attention among the Afghan community, particularly Hazaras around the world. It conveyed an important message of unity, solidarity, cooperation, and hope to the Hazara community.

The presence of various associations and institutions, social and civil activists, educators, and influential figures at the meeting provided a valuable opportunity to exchange views and discuss the challenges facing the Hazara community. Among the important topics discussed were the challenges of integrating the younger generation into host communities, preserving cultural and social identity, creating greater opportunities for young people, and strengthening cooperation among Hazara associations and institutions around the world.

The Manchester Hazara Community Association was also pleased to participate in and be introduced at this important meeting. During the programme, the activities and achievements of the Association in recent years were presented, and the efforts of its members and volunteers in serving the Hazara community in Manchester were recognised and appreciated.

The Manchester Hazara Community Association is also proud to continue its membership in the Hazara Diaspora Network and has paid the Network’s membership fee. This membership provides a valuable foundation for closer engagement with Hazara associations and institutions in different parts of the world, facilitating the exchange of experiences and enabling us to benefit from one another’s capacities, knowledge, and initiatives.

We hope that, by strengthening cooperation and communication among Hazara associations and institutions, we can learn more from one another’s experiences and, by making effective use of our shared capacity, provide better and more effective services to the Hazara community in Manchester and in other parts of the world.

In conclusion, we would once again like to express our sincere gratitude for the hard work, dedication, and initiatives of everyone involved in the Malmö meeting and the Hazara Diaspora Network. We wish all our friends, colleagues, and fellow community members continued success, strength, and pride in their journey of serving the community and society.