by Michael Parks, GHNI Disaster Relief Director

Flood waters in Pakistan have destroyed over 900,000 homes leaving millions homeless and in desperate need for food, clean water, and shelter.

The UN reports that the number of people affected by the floods is worse than the tsunami, the 2005 Pakistan earthquake and the Haiti earthquake.

The worst monsoon season in 80 years continues to sweep across Pakistan causing continued destruction and suffering from the on-going flooding.  The crops, homes, and livelihood of millions of people have been washed away and many do not have the resources to rebuild their lives.

Through local partners GHNI is bringing help and hope to many suffering families. Our partners shared this story of a family who received aid during a distribution of food and tents,

“It was difficult to bring tents into the location of the families as it is a remote area. Tents were distributed among families living on the ground exposed to the rain.  A local man shared, “I am here with my young daughters.  We are sleeping in open sky.  It is a great hardship for my family. I appreciate how you timely helped us. It has been a very dangerous situation to keep the lives of my daughters safe.”

The regions we are working in were recently in the middle of the war between the Pakistan government and the Taliban.  Many of these families’ homes were damaged or destroyed during the fighting.  Now the floods have caused more damage and destruction.

To help them we need you to join with us.  The situation is desperate and you can be a part of providing a family with vital needs.

One family food packet provides food for 15 days, clean water, toiletries, and clothes. Our initial target is to help 3000 families.

*Feed one family for 15 days with family food packet = $45

You can also help by donating to repair a damaged home.

*Repair one home = $500

If you would like to join with us through a financial gift, please follow this link to our Donations page. Then select “Disaster Relief” and type “Pakistan” in the Special Instructions block.

Thank you for your help!