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Q ) Mrs. Rabab, would you kindly introduce yourself
to our readers?
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A) I am Rabab Al-Sadr Sharafaldein, my
father is Imam Sadr Aldein Al-Sadr and my brother is Imam Moussa Al-Sadr.
I was born in Iran, and spent my childhood there. At the age of 15,
I went to Lebanon to visit my brother Imam Moussa and decided to stay there.
My husband is Sayed Hussein Sharafaldein, and he is the nephew of the late
Imam Abed Al Hussein Sharafaldein. During this period (1960 - 1962), Imam
Moussa had started his social work and humane activities in Lebanon, and
I am honored to have worked with him. All projects related to women was assigned
to me. I finished my Bachelor of Arts and M.A. in Philosophy. Presently,
I am the President of Imam Al-Sadr Foundation (Girls Section), the foundation
consists of six vocational schools and an orphanage.
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Mrs.Rabab
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Q) What's the purpose of the foundation and its
goals?
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A) Imam Al-Sadr has always emphasized on the the role of women in society.
He considered the role of women in society is more than 50%, because she
has more to offer. And especially her role in raising healthy and good
children. Imam Al-Sadr knew advanced societies are built on the shoulders
of women. Therefore, within this scope of this thinking, he founded Al-Sadr
Foundation. In this foundation we prepare the girls from an early age
to be responsible members of society. During the Lebanese war, there was
a need for an orphanage to care for orphans, so, Imam Moussa established
a division for the orphans. We received too many orphans because of the war,
and presently because of the daily aggression from Israel against Lebanese
civilians.
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Q) Is there any requirements for students admittance
to your schools, and is the foundation for girls only?
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A) I am responsible for the girls division of the foundation. There are schools
and programs for the boys as well. All needy Lebanese 'Muslims and Christians'
are welcomed in our schools. Before the war, we had students from all
areas of Lebanon. We welcome the needy students regardless of their religious
or social backgrounds.
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Q) Al-Sadr Foundation's services, is it limited to
Lebanon or you have other branches worldwide?
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A) As an active foundation we operate in Lebanon only. Lately we obtained
a license as a Non-Profit Organization in USA, and we are pleased with that.
USA division of the foundation is to help gather contributions from our community
here, part of which will be used in the US to help the poor and needy, and
the other part will be sent to Lebanon to help the orphans and the foundation.
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Q) Before we move to another part of the interview,
would you like to add anything else about Al-Sadr Foundation?
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A) Actually, Al-Sadr Foundation was established
by Imam Moussa with well planned and sound designed goals. These goals were
to help improve the life of the poor and needy, and he had succeeded. The
schools today are the most successful schools in Lebanon. We use the latest
technology and modern equipments. The schools buildings are beautifully designed
to give these deprived students the sense of pride and fulfill their ambitions.
We provide our students with an environment that will increase their love
for education, orders and the love of others.
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Part Two
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