In this moving on-the-ground episode of The Mike Vilardi Show, Mike and Neil “The Media Giant” Haley connect live with their friends and ministry partners in Faisalabad, Pakistan, for a walking tour of the city and a real-time update on the orphanage and outreach work happening there.

Listeners are taken deep into the streets of Pakistan via video call — from marketplaces and mosques to food stalls, McDonald’s, and even the orphanage itself — for a raw and authentic look at the culture, challenges, and heartfelt mission to care for orphans and spread hope.

• 🇵🇰 Pakistan City Tour (Faisalabad)

  • Local street views with three-wheeled “Chinchi rickshaws” and motorbikes

  • Visits to marketplaces for shoes, sweets, fruit stalls, and medical labs

  • Views of the largest mosque in the city and surrounding businesses

  • Glimpse into Eid preparations with goats for sacrifice displayed in the streets

• 🕌 Cultural Insights

  • Discussion on Muslim traditions like Eid al-Adha (animal sacrifice)

  • Street food culture, shopping habits, and the role of community during religious festivals

  • Overview of the city’s infrastructure including hospitals, labs, schools, and markets

• 🏠 Orphanage Updates

  • Tour of the orphanage showing children, current living conditions, and needs

  • Children shown resting during the hot day due to extreme heat

  • Urgent needs discussed, including:

    • $1,050 in back school fees (3 months x $350)

    • $6,000 needed for solar panels and air conditioning to beat extreme temperatures

    • Long-term vision: New orphanage building on 5 Marla plot (approx. 1,361 sq ft)

• ❤️ Emotional Moment

  • Heartwarming reunion between Mike and 12-year-old Shania, who affectionately calls him “Papa”

  • Shania waves and says “I love you, Papa” on camera — a powerful reminder of the deep bonds formed

• 📈 Fundraising Goals

  • Mike discusses the need to allow direct donations to the orphanage (to avoid tax complications)

  • Plans to create a dedicated website for direct giving and transparency

  • Land acquired for the new building — awaiting contractor estimates and construction funds

• 🙏 Closing Vision

  • Pastor Imran and his team express their hope for a group prayer on the land

  • Plans for next Zoom session during daytime in Pakistan and nighttime in the U.S.

  • Neil and Mike commit to gathering resources and visibility through their platforms

💻 Website Launch Coming Soon: Neil will build a donation website so supporters can give directly to the orphanage without intermediaries.
📸 Upcoming Content: Photos of the land, orphanage conditions, and updated cost estimates to be shared in the next meeting.
🤝 You Can Help: Stay tuned for the launch of the donation portal and opportunities to sponsor specific needs like tuition, solar power, or construction.

Located in Faisalabad, Pakistan, this faith-led orphanage supports dozens of children with shelter, education, medical care, and spiritual guidance — all while facing challenges like:

• Scorching heat

• Lack of reliable electricity

• Tuition fees and basic needs

With your help, they aim to build a new, permanent home, install solar-powered AC, and ensure every child stays in school.

Hosted by:
Mike Vilardi & Neil “The Media Giant” Haley
Guest Speakers: Pastor Imran, local ministry leaders, and the children of the orphanage
Produced by: Media Giant Productions

📍 Key Segments & Highlights:🌐 Action Items:🧒 About the Orphanage: