By Mudassir Zia
It's easy to spoil the Floor but it's hard to sweep it out as citizens of
Pakistan, we must look after our people, environment, and surrounding, these
were the remarks of social activist Mola Baksh Khosa
Mola Baksh Khosa who wants to promote peace by collaborating with several
organizations to help his area’s deprived people to overcome poverty without
prejudice though he grew up in a small village of district Lasbela, Balochistan.
Khosa is doing his utmost to make society more peaceful.
In the district, his activism has gained traction, and many young people have
been inspired by his efforts. A few years later, he joined Peace without Borders
- Pakistan and began working to promote harmony in Balochistan among people of
different religions and faiths. With the PWB-P platform, he has trained over
1,800 young people on the significance of building a peaceful, inclusive society
for Pakistan's prosperity.
During his interview, he disclosed that his area has faced several challenges,
not just ethnically, but also in terms of resources. He informed that our
district is predominantly Muslim (Baloch), while Hindus also make up a small
percentage of the population adding that the people of the district consist of
different religions, beliefs and skin colors. He said that there is a
pre-partition temple where thousands of Hindus from all over Pakistan come to
pilgrimage every year adding “It is considered the holiest destination for
Hindus”, he added
To a question, he shared that so many times it happened that whenever I talk
about facilitating Hindus pilgrimages, people become harsh, I always motivate
them to be calm and tell them that every religion has the right to freely
perform its acts of worship. “As a social worker or peace seeker wants to spread
love and peace adding that our world needs love and respect”, Khosa urged
“Humans must always do good for others if they wish to live in peace", he
believes, saying that as a member of our community, I always encourage
tolerance, harmony, and peace. People assume I am talking about the war when I
refer to peace; I was not. The pursuit of peace and religious harmony are always
my top priorities.” Fame, wealth, and power are not the only ways to succeed in
life. It takes more than money and fame to lead a happy and successful life.
Happiness is the key to success. In every situation, successful people remain
happy and at peace with themselves and maintain a high level of internal
satisfaction.
He said that despite being the city union, Khosa Goth, Kun, Bela City is
deprived of a proper primary school adding that the present school building was
constructed about 40 years ago in the northern side of the village and now it is
about to fall apart. “Village children are studying at the school under only two
teachers, the weather conditions are not suitable for the students to be sitting
outside but there is no other way hence the students have to face harsh
temperatures”, he informed. During summers, the scorching sun and heat waves
make it hard for the students to even attend classes whereas, in the freezing
cold of winter, the students sit outside with shivering hands. To a question he
replied that the moment when I started working, someone phoned me and he said
that if you continue working, you’ll be in danger. I was completely astonished
and then I tried my best to walk on the path I wanted. People with backwardness
did not want to continue, I was afraid but strong passion led me to do something
to mold the society. It was a difficult time but not impossible.
“In the 21st century where people around the world are planning to walk on other
planets, our people are merely demanding for a school building and other basic
facilities for a school which they are yet not getting”, he said
He said after seeing all these situations, I took the initiative to start giving
free tuition classes to children and let them know that education is the only
hope that can bring a difference in the village. “If the government is not ready
to work on necessities, educated people have the responsibility to take
initiative. He said that people from less-privileged areas have gone a long way
and done unexpected miracles; this is what I say to the students that nothing
should hinder them from success.
A resident of his area told that Khosa’s initiative has helped many children to
continue their education and dreams despite challenges adding that though so
many times he has threatened but he did not stop doing good deeds.
Despite all challenges, Khosa is working hard to build such a community and
culture where people of all backgrounds can work and live together in harmony
and with peace.