Flooding in Pakistan

Pakistan continues to endure the worst flooding in its history and many towns and villages are still being evacuated as the floodwaters move downstream through Sindh and eventually into the Arabian Sea. As of August 23rd, over 20 million people have been affected of whom more than four million are homeless, and in excess of eight million are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Recovering from a natural disaster of this magnitude will take many years. The recent monsoon flash floods in KhyberPakhtunkhwa (KPK), Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan,

Balochistan and Punjab have affected a lot Millions are without a home, displaced and lack vital supplies such as potable water and food, as outbreaks of water-borne diseases emerge.

Geography of flood areas of Pakistan

The rivers cause flooding

The effects of the flood extend beyond the humanitarian. Parts of the country such as the Swat valley, recently recovering from military operations in 2009 aimed at ending Taliban domination of the area, have been utterly destroyed in the flooding. Much of the army’s counterinsurgency effort in the area has been undone and the local population, which had only recently resettled after fleeing the fighting, has been displaced a second time.

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The charity has a arranged one goods collecting camp in front of HDO main office in chamnan zar colony FSD. And distribute in few flood areas of Khyber Pakhtoon Khan Province. HDO is performing relief services with the collaboration of Church of Pakistan Peshawar.

HDO administration with Bishop Emeritus Sarfaraz Peters Church of Pakistan Peshawar.

HDO had provided food bags, tents, water, first aid to700 families to flood victims.

However, spokesman Shabnam Newman said it is cash that is needed.
"The first part of the our action & appeal is to help people with life-saving items - tents, blankets, bed sheets, water purification tablets and all they
need to save their lives.

" she said.
After that, the money will go to clearing away mud and landslide debris, she added.
Besides sending cash to HDO account, you can support by providing following
commodities. Please do not donate old/expired stuff. Make sure edible items are
hygienic and properly packed.
* Clothing: Clothes of various sizes, Beddings, Shoes
* Utensils: Jerricans (large plastic cans that hold 20 liters of water or other
liquids), Crockery, Buckets
* Toiletries: Tissues, Soaps, Dettol (antibacterial cleaners), Towels
* Food: Rice, Sugar, Flour (Atta), Onions, Potatoes, Cooking oil, Tea, Milk
(tetra packs or powder), Safe drinking water, Cooked Food
Medicines:
1. Water purification tablets.
2. Life saving drugs.
3. Vaccines for malaria, cholera, typhoid, influenza.
4. Pain killers including strong ones like morphine derivatives, tremadol,
pethadine, kinz .
5. Antibiotics e.g. tetnus, amoxil, gentamycin.
6. IV cannulas
7. IV Drip sets
8. IV drips: normal saline, ringerlactate
9. Local anesthetics (injections)
10. Cotton bandages, cotton.
11. Surgical instruments: e.g needle holders, forceps, tweezers.
12. Suturing materials, Skin staples.

Hope development organization (NGO) introduction & history of relief services:

Hope Development Organization (HDO) is a non-
profit, non-governmental organization based in Faisalabad. HDO is
registered under the societies registration Act XX1 1860, Joint Stock Companies
Faisalabad Pakistan. HDO is working since 1997 & serving in the target
areas. It is a community-based organization working with the depressed, opposed
marginalized communities for their empowerment, social economic development,
transformation and uplifting them towards sustainable development.
It focuses especially upon the unmet needs of women and children in targeted areas. It works to promote Peace Building, Education, Health (Traditional Birth Attendance (TBA’s) and Women Skill Development
Program,
HDO believes in a participatory approach on different proposals, identified by the communities that are helpful for their development, improvement
and rehabilitation.
Our vision is uplifting the communities through self-identified programs for their sustainable development.
Integrated development through Information, Research, Co-ordination, Education & training is our mission.

HDO had provided marvelous disaster relief services to the earthquake victims in October 2005. Link You tube
HDO peace activities in 2009:

HDO Physical address For sending goods: Hope Development Organization
Physical Address:
Street # 2, Office # 991, Chaman Zar Colony, Faisalabad-Pakistan
HDO need your precious guidance and support for the promotion for these humanitarian works. Your positive response and kind concern in
this regard will be highly appreciated.
You are most welcome for any kind of questions or comments.
God bless you abundantly for your good work and commitment.
Sincerely,
Rashad_Javed
Founder/Chairman
Hope Development Organization (HDO)
Street # 2, Office # 991, Chaman Zar Colony
Faisalabad, Punjab – Pakistan
P.O.Box 1094, Faisalabad 38090 Pakistan
Tel: +92-41-2011728 Fax:+92-41- 872 0287
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