pakistan flood response
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Pakistan Flood Response. Heavy monsoon rains caused extensive flooding in Pakistan in late July. Photo courtesy ACT/CWS-PA. The path of destruction now stretches across the country from north to south. Photo courtesy ACT/CWS-PA. Nearly 2,000 people have died and 6 million are homeless. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Pakistan Flood Response
Heavy monsoon rains caused extensive flooding in Pakistan in late July.
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The path of destruction now stretches across the country from north to south.
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Nearly 2,000 people have died and 6 million are homeless.
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1/5 of Pakistan’s land mass and 1/12 of the population have been affected.
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Photo courtesy Eduardo Diaz/UN
CRWRC is there – working through a local Christian partner, I-LAP.
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The Interfaith League Against Poverty and CRWRC have worked together in
response to previous disasters.
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That meant they were able to quickly get food, water, and shelter to those in need.
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They have set up tent camps in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa Province …
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…where they will meet the needs of 8,000 families for at least 2 months.
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This includes water, food, hygiene items…
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Tents, tarps, blankets, mosquito nets, and kitchen supplies.
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These demonstrations of Christ’s love are made possible, in part, through…
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…Gifts to CRWRC’s Gift Catalog, funds from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and support from international funders.
However, additional support is still urgently needed!
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A gift of $20 could provide a hygiene kit to a family.
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A gift of $30 could provide a water jug and kitchen utensils.
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And $160 would pay for a tent to provide shelter from the elements.
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Will you join us?Please Pray:
For the people of PakistanFor the witness of I-LAP
and CRWRCFor wisdom during the
rebuilding processFor the international
community that is there to help
Please GiveOnline: www.crwrc.org
In Canada:3475 Mainway PO Box 5070 STN LCD1,Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Y81-800-730-3490
In the US:2850 Kalamazoo Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 495601-800-55-CRWRC
Photo courtesy TariqSaeed/UN
Note: Gifts made by Canadians between August 2 and September 12 will be eligible for a 1:1 match from the Canadian government. CRWRC is applying to receive some of these matched funds.
Thank you for reaching out to those in need!
www.crwrc.org