Category: 2009 IDP Relief

2009 IDP Relief

Appeal from SUNGI for Medications

Post author By SA Relief
Post date August 16, 2010
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In conjunction withÂ Sungi Development Foundation in Pakistan, Sungi USA is collecting medical items to be sent to Pakistan for distribution to Flood Affectees.Â If you or anyone you know has access to these items and is able to donate them, please let me know and we can arrange a pick up from anywhere in the Bay Area. Given the extensive damage caused by the floods, these items are more valuable than money right now because they are scarcely available.

These are the urgently needed items as per a recent assessment conducted by Sungi in Balochistan, Pakistan:

1. Shelters

2. Water & Jerry cans

3. Medical Aid

4. Hygiene Kit

5. Vaccination of Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Cholera and Meningitis etc

6. Syrups and tablets for Malaria prevention

7. Water purificationâ€™s tablets/sachets

We will plan to send a shipment out before Ramadan ends, so it would be a rewarding opportunity to donate now.Â Contact: Nadia Saifuddin by email:Â Â info@sungiusa.org or phone 408-393-1114.

2009 IDP Relief

Campaign in support for Swat Relief

Post author By SA Relief
Post date October 20, 2009
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Paksef in collaboration withÂ SARelief and several others on the ground in Pakistan have launched a campaign to collect funds and supplies for the Internally Displaced Persons of Swat Valley and the wider Northern Areaâ€™s of Pakistan.

Weâ€™ve pledged to raise $15,000 in the first round ending May 31st, 2009. Donations are being collected by Paksef, a California based non-profit organization registered under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code (EIN# 20-2950808).

Funds will go towards purchasing and distribution of Food, Medicines, and tents for the displaced people. For details to where the funds will be usedclick here.

Up until now we have crossed contributions to support 530 families – almost half way to the coveted 1200 – lets spread the word and make a difference.

Rs 3000 per family or a mere $37 per hamper.

To make a donation go toÂ http://sarelief. com/2009/ 05/18/donattoidp /orÂ http://idp.chipin. com/displaced- refugees- in-pakistan.

If you are unable to make an online donation, please email idpcrisispakistan@ sarelief. com or you may reach out to the team over Twitter atÂ @DrAwab,Â @ifaqeer, orÂ @arrafiq.

2009 IDP Relief

IDP “Humanitarian” Crisis in Pakistan

Post author By SA Relief
Post date October 20, 2009
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With the military offensive in the Northern Areas of Pakistan (Swat, Dir, Buner and adjacent locations) in full swing, countless innocent civilians are suffering and are being displaced from their homes.

It is estimated that around 500,000 people will be displaced. The Swat Crisis has been termed as the largest humanitarian and displacement crisis in recent times. Whether you support the military operation or not, these Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) need your help.

We at SARelief have compiled a list of organization accepting online donations in support of the IDPâ€™s. Your immediate support is requested. To learn more please visitÂ http://sarelief.com/2009/05/13/idpcrisispakistan/. In addition, thanks to the efforts of Sabahat Ashraf (ifaqeer) we have aÂ Wiki Page setup for the crisis.

You can support either monetarily or help coordinate the relief effort. One area we could use your help is in information gathering and clearing. If you’re interested emailÂ idpcrisispakistan@sarelief.com or join the SARelief listserv atÂ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sa_relief.