LAHORE | According to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani, the recent floods are the “worst natural calamity of Pakistan’s history.”
More than 20 million people—a ninth of the country’s population—have been affected. One third of the country has been submerged. The UN estimates that the number of people affected exceeds the combined total in three recent mega-disasters: the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, and the Earthquakes that hit Kashmir in 2005 and Haiti in 2010.
In response to this disaster, Pakistani Seeds asked fellow Seeds from around the world to join them in helping those affected by the floods.
Their message: ‘One life lost is way too many. This is the lesson we learned during those three weeks in Maine. With many lives already lost and millions more at risk, we urge you all to help us fuel a coordinated effort to do the best we can to support those in need.’
Seeds in Pakistan have already raised raise 100,000 PKR (about $1,160) so far towards the Campaign, made the news in Pakistan, and are mobilizing the Seeds of Peace community to direct support to both immediate relief needs and a long-term rebuilding project.
100% of donations sent via Seeds of Peace will support flood relief in Pakistan.
Our goal is to provide both short and long term help during this crisis. We will be working closely with NGOs working in affected areas to provide direct support in three ways:
- Repairing and rebuilding homes that were damaged by the floods. On average, it costs just $235-$2,300 to repair a home.
- Providing clean water by constructing tube wells that can provide water for more than ten years, and arranging for water purifiers (which can cost as little as $3.50 each).
- Re-establishing education by rebuilding a school, providing supplies for teachers and students.
The campaign to raise funds for these efforts ended in November. Thank you to everyone who supported this Seed-led effort to support those affected by the floods.