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Back to Pennies for Peace MAYOR'S COMMENDATION OF PENNIES FOR PEACE PROJECT WHEREAS, “Pennies for Peace” is a program of the Central Asia Institute designed to teach children the rewards of sharing and working together to bring hope and educational opportunities to children in Pakistan and Afghanistan; and WHEREAS, it is critical given the world we live in, that children develop a sense of giving and caring for others globally; and WHEREAS, given that Fremont has such a high concentration of Afghan and Pakistani citizens, it is important for our school children to learn about the culture of these areas to give them a wider knowledge of the world and background of their neighbors; and WHEREAS, a penny donated by a child in Fremont can open the closed doors of education for children, especially girls, in remote villages in Afghanistan and Pakistan since just a penny has the power to buy a pencil in those countries; and WHEREAS, education for children and girls in developing countries can go a long way to fostering peace and prosperity and broadening educational possibilities for all children; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Wasserman, Mayor of the City of Fremont, do hereby commend “Pennies for Peace” and encourage the citizens of Fremont to support this worthy cause. Back to Pennies for Peace