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Pakistan Humanitarian Relief
Conflict between the Pakistan military and Taliban insurgents has displaced over two million people from their homes in the Swat, Malakand, Buner and Dir regions of Pakistan. The fighting has compelled millions of Pakistani men and women to leave their homes, belongings, livelihood, and even their identities behind. These internally displaced people are in dire need of food, water, supplies, shelter, and medical care. The majority of those displaced have moved to the cities of Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsada and Swabi. Some have relocated with relatives or host families; a majority are in camps, while others have taken refuge in different parts of the country.
This is the worst displacement of people globally since the Rwandan genocide in 1994; and the largest in Pakistan since the historic partition of the South Asian subcontinent in 1947. Day by day, the number of displaced Pakistanis continues to mount and the current funds and assistance are insufficient to meet their needs. The camps have become over-crowded, and lack proper medical facilities and sanitation.
There is something you can do.
Give2Asia is working with local partners to provide relief supplies and services to displaced people who are overlooked by government and international aid programs. Meeting the needs of these displaced citizens is a huge task. Your donation can help.
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Health and safety for women and the elderly: Women and the elderly require specialized services for reproductive health, access to basic needs, security to protect them from abuse, and other resources to deal with the trauma they are facing as displaced people. Our partners will give priority to those most at risk in the camps during this tumultuous time. Our partners will ensure that sites are well equipped to provide assistance to the weak and improve health and safety services in the camps.
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Education for children: Few educational supplies are available to displaced children and nearby schools. Many children are forced to stop school and risk losing access to their ongoing education. Schools and learning activities in such an arduous time can provide children with a positive direction and divert their minds from the traumatic surroundings. Our partners will provide books, education supplies, and teaching space for the children. Schools serving the camps will receive support to accommodate the continuing influx of displaced children.
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Psycho-social support in camps: Few educational supplies are available to displaced children and nearby schools. Many children are forced to stop school and risk losing access to their ongoing education. Schools and learning activities in such an arduous time can provide children with a positive direction and divert their minds from the traumatic surroundings. Our partners will provide books, education supplies, and teaching space for the children. Schools serving the camps will receive support to accommodate the continuing influx of displaced children.
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Together with our partner, The Asia Foundation, Give2Asia has been working with charitable groups in Pakistan, supporting earthquake relief, child services, vocational training, school construction, and other needed programs. Working closely with our advisors and NGO partners in Pakistan, we have identified needed support for displaced people and families affected by the recent military conflict. Below are four projects we plan to fund, with your support. Click here to download full detailed descriptions of each project.
For more information on Give2Asia’s longer-term efforts to support Pakistan Humanitarian Relief efforts, please contact Nishita Bakshi at Give2Asia by emailing nbakshi@give2asia.org.
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Women’s Rights Association (WRA)
Government-issued camps lack proper medical care for displaced children and women, such as reproductive health services. The country’s turmoil along with poor conditions at the camps spark post-traumatic stress disorders in the wake of the violence that drove those in the camps from their homes. WRA’s goal is to provide psychological support, health and hygiene to nearly 750 women and 525 children within the Yar Hussain Camp in Swabi District. By providing counseling and support services, WRA can enable women and children to cope with their crises and transition back into their daily lives.
Project activities for four months: $30,305
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Women’s Association Struggle for Development (WASFD)
WASFD is initially focusing on families who have migrated to camps in Mardan and Swabi districts. They will provide food and medicine, such as antibiotics. Children and women, especially those who are pregnant or nursing, will receive priority access to services. WASFD will also hire full-time female doctors; provide tents, food packages, hygiene kits, and clean water access to families; and offer formal and non-formal education to children.
Total budget for this project: $9,953
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The Asia Foundation
There are approximately 800,000 displaced children between 4 and 16 years of age living in camps or with host families in northwest Pakistan. The Asia Foundation, through its long-running Books for Asia program, will create libraries-in-a-box that will contain new primary-to-secondary-level books in English and Urdu (the local language) for children to continue their learning while in the camps or with host families in Mardan. These libraries will supplement ongoing educational interventions, and The Asia Foundation will monitor the receipt and usage of materials.
Distribution of 10,000 quality books: $32,535
The Asia Foundation with long-time partner Aurat Foundation will also establish Women’s Resource Centers in IDP camps in Mardan and Swabi in NWFP that help women IDPs access essential government services they are eligible for, as well as medical, psychosocial support services, and establish anti-violence and trafficking committees with Center and IDP camp collaboration to ensure the protection of thousands of vulnerable women and children in the camps.
Women’s Resource Centers for Mardan & Swabi: $70,000
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Institute for Development Studies and Practices (IDSP)
According to an assessment carried out by IDSP, 1,658 conflict-affected families and 15,000 individuals have registered at the Shah Mansoor Camp in Swabi District. Conditions in this camp are very poor, and half of the camp’s population consists of children and the elderly. IDSP will improve hygiene within the camp and will provide relief packages to 200 vulnerable families containing needed supplies and hygiene kits. IDSP will also provide medical aid and psycho-social support to 2,000 traumatized people. Local youth within this camp will receive mentoring and training to provide for their community by performing camp management tasks and helping administer psychological and social services. Lastly, IDSP will provide psycho-social support to orphans and vulnerable children and will refer those in need to orphanages for subsequent protection and welfare.
Project activities for three months: $74,200
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