In the aftermath of 8 October 2005 the Pakistan
Red Crescent Society with the support of its Movement Partners,
is involved in a massive operation in the earthquake-affected
areas. Both in terms of urgent relief distribution and provision
of medical services to the needy, the PRCS has emerged as the
leading humanitarian organization in the country.
RESPONSE
TO THE EARTH- QUAKE
In the aftermath of 8 October 2005 the Pakistan Red Crescent
Society with the support of its Movement Partners, is involved
in a massive operation in the earthquake-affected areas. Both
in terms of urgent relief distribution and provision of medical
services to the needy, the PRCS has emerged as the leading
humanitarian organization in the country.
The geographical spread of the area, harsh winters and difficult
terrain conditions posed a special challenge to the relief
efforts. Undeterred, the PRCS Staff and Volunteers worked
round the clock with dedication and commitment for the provision
of relief services to the most vulnerable. The PRCS along
with its Movement Partners has to date dispatched more than
3,000 trucks, containing more than 92,000 tents, 317,000 CGI
Sheets, 800,000 blankets, 203,000 Tarpaulins, 50,000 Kitchen
sets, 21,000 shelter repair kits and distributed over 20,000
tons of food items in the affected areas.
Network of Medical & Health facilities mobilized after
the earthquake tragedy involved Emergency Response Units (ERUs),
Medical Teams, Forward hospitals and a Base Hospital at Rawalpindi.
In addition, Medicines have also been distributed to cater
for the needs of earthquake-affected people. Helping people
to overcome the psychological impact of the loss of family,
friends, shelter, land and worldly possessions was important
component of the primary health care. This Psychosocial Support
Program has been accomplished through a dedicated team of
200 people, comprising of Staff and Volunteers. Water, Sanitation
and Hygiene Promotion have also been an essential component
of the overall relief program. Two water-purifying units have
also been functioning at Balakot and Batagram.
Number of beneficiaries reached by the PRCS & its movement
partners since 8th October has reached a figure of 1.6 Million.
The relief conducted during this period, is worth more than
Rs. 3.5 Billion.
While remaining actively involved in the relief operation,
which is expected to last through out the winters, the PRCS
is planning participating in the Reconstruction Phase, which
is due to commence shortly. Being the leading humanitarian
institution in the country, the PRCS wants to figure prominently
in the National Reconstruction Plan. Towards that end, we
plan to undertake reconstruction projects in the areas of
Health, Education and Rehabilitation etc. Scope of the projects
undertaken, will be in relation to the resources we are able
to mobilize. These projects will be in conformity with the
overall relief / reconstruction plan conceived at the National
level. The plan has been prepared in total coordination with
all concerned, including the Federal Relief Commission, The
Earthquake Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Authority and
the Government of Pakistan. The PRCS plans to execute the
operation through fundraising and support of its movement
partners. The projects will be executed in close coordination
with AJK & NWFP Governments, other NGOs operating in the
area and local authorities.
PRCS
Appeal
The needs in the earthquake-affected areas
are immense in view of the total destruction of infrastructure
related to housing, health, education, communication and public
sector. The funds received so far are not sufficient to meet
the massive requirement of reconstruction and also the rehabilitation
needs of hundreds and thousands of distressed souls across the
earthquake affected areas. Your contribution and support will
play a vital role in alleviating the sufferings of most vulnerable.
You can contribute through generous financial contributions
and also by sponsoring an entire reconstruction project, in
which case it will be dedicated to the esteemed sponsor as
per the agreed modalities.
For donations, please click here,
send us a Cross Cheque in favor of “PRCS – Earthquake
Fund” or transfer your donations in the following Bank
Account:
Bank: Saudi Pak Commercial Bank, Sector I-8, Markaz, Islamabad.
Account Title: PRCS (NHQ), Earthquake Fund
Account Number: 0036-012000146401
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