Why is honorary service such a critical component in our lives?

The themes and projects proposed hereunder are in engagement with the past, present and future of Ismaili communities worldwide. How can we be educated and, at the same time, be entertained? Why are they located where they are? How are the values of compassion and generosity exemplified in our institutions and in individuals?
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Masako:
Why do these women enter into these relationships if they know there is no future with this guy?
(28 September 2016)

Masako:
I know several women who are smart, kind, ambitious, have college degrees, who are dating guys who live with their parents at 27, play video games all day, don't have a license, smoke weed, don't have a job, etc.
(28 September 2016)

Bari:
Do you think she is likely to return when she says she will or am I wasting my time waiting for her.
(28 September 2016)

Bari:
She promises me she will not renew her contract as she wants to marry me.
(28 September 2016)

Bari:
I am guessing my salary of 120,000 pisos a month and my being American would be like hitting the jackpot for her.
(28 September 2016)

Earleen:
Do you hold hand with your partner in the movies?
(28 September 2016)

Antonette:
How likely is my filipina Girlfriend to return to me in 6 months?
(28 September 2016)

Antonette:
My girlfriend has a 2 year old daughter so I understand she probably wants a husband.
(28 September 2016)

Antonette:
I told her I would but would not wait longer than that.
(28 September 2016)

Antonette:
She kept asking me if I will wait for her to return so we can get married in may.
(28 September 2016)