The floods in Pakistan that began over the summer have impacted more people than the 2005 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the 2005 South Asia Earthquake, and the 2010 Haiti Earthquake combined. However, the funding so far is nowhere near the levels raised during those emergencies.
The crisis is not over. Currently, 20% of the country is underwater and the rains will continue until at least September. In addition to the 1,500 people who've lost their lives and the more than 5 million who've lost their homes, millions more are being impacted by cholera and other waterborne diseases, skin infections, and respiratory infections. The recovery will take time.
The EWMBA Association would like to invite you to help if you are able. There are a large number of organizations that are working to help meet the immediate needs of the survivors. We've selected just a few to simplify the list. Please see the links below.
To all of our students with friends and family in Pakistan, please know that our thoughts are with you and yours.
Sincerely,
Monika Matthews
EWMBAA Community Service Committee Co-Chair
Relief Organizations:
CARE
http://www.care.org/
Distributing shelter, tents, non-food items, and operating health clinics.
Hidaya Foundation
http://www.hidaya.org/
Distributing food, tents, and household supplies. Complies with Zakat distribution requirements.
Islamic Relief
http://www.islamicreliefusa.
Coordinating medical shipments, refugee camps, and distribution of food and household supplies.
World Food Programme USA
Text "AID" to 27722 to give $10 via your cell phone bill
Using helicopters to transport food to people in isolated communities across the Swat Valley.
For more information about various aid organizations, visit the following links:
http://www.chowrangi.com/donation-links-and-relief-resources-for-pakistan-flood-victims.html
http://www.chowrangi.com/mgive-mobile-donation-campaigns-to-assist-flood-victims-in-pakistan.html
http://www1.networkforgood.org/support-flood-relief-pakistan
