DEBISCO - 10th March 2007

DEBISCO 2007 The Ismaili Youths and Sports Committee with the Gavel Club organized a debate and disco, “DEBISCO” on the 10th of March 2007 at the Hellenic Club for the youths of the ages between 14 and 25. On the night, 8 participants representing their countries named below fought for the title “The President of the World”. They were required to use their skills to solve their countries problems and use the countries benefits to their own advantage as a means to support their campaign to become “The President of the World”

Mr. Kamal Khimji awards the winner,

President Aneesa Jaffer

Bahadur Jaffer – The President of Afghanistan Irfan Virji – The President of USA Sameer Hirji – The President of Somalia Malika Ladha – The President of Russia Nausheen Sumar – The President of Tanzania Aneesa Jaffer – the President of Iran Alisha Manji – The President of Cuba Sakina Kanji – The President of Iraq

Gavel Club members participating and discussing.

The lovely audience of the youth and the youthful!

President of Iraq, Miss Sakina Kanji, presents her case.

Aneesa Jaffer, the president of Iran, through her persuasive skills and self confidence, managed to convince the judges and the audience that she was best fit for the title “The President of the World”.

Youth Convenor Farnaz Gulamhussein presents a participant with a token of thanks.

Participants deep in discussion after the program

Shama Jamal, President of the Gavel Club, in full ceremonial tie and huge earrings.

Immediate Ex-President of the Gavel Club, Fehzan Dhalla, in attendance

Councillor Fayaz Bhojani gives a short talk.

After the debate, the music got everyone dancing!