Flood Relief in Pakistan

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Over the past few weeks, heavy monsoon rains have inundated numerous  villages in northwest Pakistan, destroying precious crops, claiming the lives of over a thousand and displacing countless more. While affected people seek new shelter, they struggle to communicate with the outside world.

Floods have engorged rivers and destroyed roads. With more rains forecast, the people of northwest Pakistan will have many life-threatening obstacles to overcome.

Here’s how you can help the victims of the flood:

Save the Children

AmeriCares

Mercy Corps

ICRC

Care

Islamic Relief USA

UNHCR Canada

UNICEF

United Nation’s World Food Programme

Plan International

International Medical Corps

IRC (International Rescue Committee)

Church World Service

Oxfam

Canadian Red Cross

American Red Cross

Human Development Foundation

US Fund for Unicef

Merlin USA

BRAC

Pakistan Red Crescent Society

Doctors Without Borders

World Food Programme

International Development and Relief Foundation

APPNA

Zakat Foundation

Edhi Foundation

Donate $10 by texting SWAT to 50555

SOURCES:

Chowrangi

The Huffington Post

Please help. Thank you.

By Amina Elahi