As winter sets in, flood survivors in Sindh need more help

Posted on November 21, 2011 by beenasarwar

In all the excitement about ‘memogate’, let’s remember to spare a thought — and some cash and other items — for the flood survivors of Pakistan. As winter sets in and the cold winds start to blow, they need our help more than ever. Here’s a note I’ve been meaning to post out for some time, information provided by friend and music lover Siraj Khan who personally vouches for the Pathfinders Welfare Organisation, a volunteer group doing flood relief work primarily in the Badin area of Sindh. “PWO is unique in many ways. Its team is made almost entirely of students from local medical colleges. Many are girls. There was one who even used to ride her brother’s motorbike for work, if other transport wasn’t available,” says Siraj. “PWO needs more visibility for its work and, of course, funds.”

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Sindh Flood Appeal – Indus Foundation Trust

Posted on September 14, 2011 by beenasarwar

Sindh. And much of Balochistan. Submerged.

From Sherry Rehman, The Indus Foundation Trust: Sindh Flood Appeal (Scroll down for donation options and details):

Dear All,

We are thankful to all the donors who had supported IFT during 2010 Flood relief activites.

Again, the Indus Foundation Trust is taking subsistence survival packs to various locations in Sindh. Floods caused by heavy monsoon rains have devastated communities in the Sindh provinces. Continue reading →

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Flood relief: Turn the tide – personal note re KRT

Posted on August 30, 2010 by beenasarwar

Posted to my yahoogroup just now:

Dear all – I’ve sent out mails and postings about Karachi Relief Trust before – but thought this personal note was worth sending out again. One of their most important initiatives is the water purifier units (Pak Pani) they are supplying which may save thousands of lives. Please do take a minute to read it and do what you can. Every little bit counts.
thanks.
beena

Dear Friends:

I know you will find this email long but please read it and donate. Every little helps!! Join the Turn the Tide facebook page, and the KRT facebook page. Also, please see the KRT website at the end. It includes material on an earlier Turn the Tide fundraising drive for Internally Displaced People and will assure you that your donations are reaching those who need it the most. There is a video as well about the previous work. Continue reading →

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Flood appeal update from Pakistan Medical Association

Posted on August 10, 2010 by beenasarwar

APPEAL from Pakistan Medical Association, Karachi, very credible organisation run by dedicated, committed doctors many of whom I know personally: Please Help Urgently

We need a large amount of money to buy food for the flood affected brothers and sisters. It is estimated that to feed 500 families for five days (average family has five members each) we need 27,00,000/= 27 Lac Rupees, Hence we need large donations. Please donate so that we can buy

Ø Dates Ø Dry Milk Ø Channa Ø Biscuits Ø Water cans

Donate by cheques or cash to Pakistan Medical Association or contact the following
Dr. Shershah Syed, Dr. Habib Soomro, Dr. M Idress Adhi, Dr. S. Amir Raza, Dr. Salamat Kamal, Dr. Samrina Hashmi, Dr. Nighat Shah, Dr. Ismail Memon, Dr. Wajahat Malik, Dr. Kiran Ejaz

PMA bank account info:
Pakistan Medical Association
Bank  National Bank of Pakistan ,M.A.Jinnah Branch
Branch Code        0027
Account no.         000014-7
Swift code            NBPAPKKA

Contact:
PMA, House, Sir Aga Khan III Road, Garden, Karachi
Phone no: 021-32251159, 021-32231534, 0300-2275831
Email: pmamoderator@ yahoo.com

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