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Long Term Recovery Starts in Pakistan

Countless homes were damaged or destroyed in Pakistan's recent floods (photo: Caritas)

Work to help thousands of people recover from the devastating floods which hit the country are under way.

An initial £251,000 was sent by SCIAF in the emergency response phase to pay for water, food, hygiene kits, temporary shelters, blankets and cooking equipment for 35,000 people left devastated by Pakistan's floods.

SCIAF and its partners also helped to evacuate over 8,000 women and children to safety.

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As a harsh winter descends on Pakistan SCIAF will forward a further £250,000 early in 2011 to continue its work with local partners on the ground. This money will provide vital supplies and help people to recover in the longer term. The obvious trauma caused by the flooding, as well as work to rebuild homes and livelihoods, will take time.

Counselling and outreach services are also being provided to women in camps, and sessions will be held focussing on raising awareness of women’s rights. Safe child care centres are being established where children will receive informal education, snacks, and toys. The staff of the centres will monitor the children and work with counsellors to ensure that their physical and emotional needs are being met.

Emergency aid saved the lives of thousands of people (photo: Caritas)

SCIAF Chief Executive Paul Chitnis said:

“Through our Catholic sister agencies on the ground in Pakistan we helped to get aid to thousands of people who were badly affected by the floods. Providing food, clean water, sanitation facilities, temporary shelters and hygiene kits helped to save many lives.

"We now have to move on to the long term recovery phase so that people can re-establish their homes, start farming again and generate an income for themselves and their families.

”SCIAF has been overwhelmed by the fantastic generosity shown by the people of Scotland and welcome the money provided by the Scottish Government. However, the size of the crisis is vast and I would urge everyone to continue to give what they can to help those affected by these devastating floods."

Donate now to help survivors of the Pakistan floods.