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Earthquake Relief and Reconstruction. By The Petarian Foundation October 2005 – October 2006. www. petarianfoundation.org and www.pakistan-earthquake.org. The Devastation.
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The Petarian Foundation Earthquake Relief and Reconstruction By The Petarian Foundation October 2005 – October 2006 www. petarianfoundation.org and www.pakistan-earthquake.org
The Petarian Foundation The Devastation • A devastating earthquake registering 7.6 on the Richter scale struck the northern parts of Pakistan and Kashmir on 8th of October 2005 • Official figures state that over 73,000 people died, tens of thousands were injured, and millions were rendered homeless • During the past year, thousands of people and NGOs from Pakistan and overseas rushed to provide relief. • The Petarian Foundation moved to Bagh district within 4 days of the earthquake and set up camp to provide relief • A year down the road, the Petarian Foundation is one of the very few NGOs that is still working in Bagh.
The Petarian Foundation Petarian Foundation Relief Work • 8th of October 2005 – Earthquake strikes • 12th of October 2005 – our first teams arrive at Bagh • During first 3-4 weeks, TPF provided • Over 1,500 tents • Over 4,000 blankets / raza’is • Food, cooking utensils, etc • Treated an average of 500 patients a day
The Petarian Foundation Funds • Over Rs. 22.5 million collected in cash and kind • In addition, Sarbuland Village donations exceeding Rs. 100 million in kind • Most of this fund has already been spent
The Petarian Foundation Relief Goods at Bagh Distt.
The Petarian Foundation Medical Relief Camp, Rerah, Bagh
The Petarian Foundation Eid gifts for children at H-11 Camp
The Petarian Foundation Agreement with Dist. Health Officer Bagh, Azad Kashmir • Under this agreement, Petarian Foundation provided following services: • Constructed, Managed & Operated 4 BHUs / FHPs for 10 months • Average 150-200 patients per day • 3 doctors • Total staff 20 people • Free medicines • Agreement ended Aug. 2006
The Petarian Foundation Before Basic Health Unit at Rerah, Bagh
The Petarian Foundation Visit our websites at www. petarianfoundation.orgwww.pakistan-earthquake.org SARBULAND VILLAGE, Bagh A Rehabilitation Project Managed by The Petarian Foundation
The Petarian Foundation THE VISION • A project designed to house 400-500 of the poorest and neediest families – widows, destitute and needy - (nearly 5,000 population) affected by the 8 Oct Earthquake in Tehsil Bagh, with provision for expansion. • A Model Village with full amenities, training and educational facilities, medical facilities, and long term management commitment for the rehabilitation of the chosen residents
The Petarian Foundation Sarbuland Village Panoramic View– Phase 1
The Petarian Foundation SALIENTS • A Private Project, originally conceived by Brig. Naeem Sadiq of 22 Brigade, based at Bagh, AJK • Construction of phase 1 done under supervision and funds generated by Brig. Naeem Sadiq and officers of 22 Brigade • 128 kanals (16 acres of land acquired) • Allotment of homes to 400-500 Most Needy Families through computerized balloting • Permanent allotment of land/homes to allottees • Administrative Organization
The Petarian Foundation Land Development 5 acres land was leveled h
The Petarian Foundation Land Development Heavy Equipment at Work
The Petarian Foundation FEATURES - Homes • Each Home comprising of • 10’x12’ hut made of steel structure/sheets, and wood paneling constructed by 22 Brigade • 21’x8’ insulated steel container donated by Turkish Red Crescent • Space heaters by UNDP with 6 month LPG supply • Kitchenette LPG cookers with gas provided by UNDP • Quilts, blankets, kitchen utensils, food rations • One sewing machine each
A HOME hut plus container The Petarian Foundation
Inner View of Container The Petarian Foundation
Inner View of Hut with wood paneling The Petarian Foundation
The Petarian Foundation FEATURES - Water • Water and sewage system donated by Oxfam, comprising • 16 public toilets and showers in four corners of Village • 3 Water Tanks (total cap. 36000 Liter) • Water piped in from supply source 4Km away • Septic tanks • Public water supply points all around the village • Water heating system for showers provided by UNDP
The Petarian Foundation An 11,000 Liter WATER TANK
The Petarian Foundation Public Toilets & Showers
The Petarian Foundation Public Water Taps
The Petarian Foundation FEATURES - Electricity • Village Electrification system comprising • 200 KVA Transformers from WAPDA • 100 KVA back up generator (need donor) • 12 electricity distribution towers, each mounted with HP Sodium Floodlights for street lighting
Electricity Transmission towers & street lights The Petarian Foundation
The Petarian Foundation FEATURES - Infrastructure • 30ft wide lanes between houses, with asphalting • Children’s Park complete with swings, slides, etc. • Cattle Sheds • Mosque • Garbage bins in each street corner • Levy (bund) for protection against flashfloods (need donor)
Cobbled Lanes Waiting for Paving The Petarian Foundation
The Petarian Foundation Playgrounds
Garbage collection The Petarian Foundation
The Petarian Foundation FEATURES - Amenities • Women’s Vocational Training Center funded byAJK Govt, Social Welfare Dept.. and managed byPetarian Foundation • Primary / Middle School (up to class 8) donated by the people of Glasgow UK, and with scholarships for the needy,funded and managed byPetarian Foundation. • Basic Healthcare Unit with OPD clinics, subsidized medicines,funded and managed byPetarian Foundation • Ambulance (donor sought) • Separate adjoining management camp for Petarian Foundation with full facilities
The Petarian Foundation Sarbuland School
The Petarian Foundation Sarbuland School
The Petarian Foundation Healthcare Center
The Petarian Foundation Vocational Training Center for Women
The Petarian Foundation Village Administration • Petarian Foundationis providing the following: • Management of Village Administration • Maintenance • Supervision of Basic Healthcare, Schools, Vocational Training Center, etc. • Sanitation and hygiene • Security • Present staff of 50-60 people
The Petarian Foundation The Occupants First Phase – 98 Homes • The balloting has been done through a computerized process. • Of those selected and verified according to the data provided, 65 of the families are headed by widows, with average of 5-6 children each. • All families have moved into the village. • Total population of around 800 people.
The Petarian Foundation Behind the Rows
The Petarian Foundation The Village by Night
The Petarian Foundation New Construction Second Phase – 78 Homes • Containers provided by Turkish Red Crescent • One room each provide by the people of Glasgow, UK. • Housing around 600 people.
The Petarian Foundation Sarbuland Village 2nd Phase
The Petarian Foundation Acknowledgements • The Petarian Foundation • 22 Brigade, Pakistan Army • Turkish Red Crescent Society • People of Glasgow, UK • Abdalian Association • Oxfam • AJK Govt., Social Welfare Dept. • UNDP • Sigma Motors • And all other private donors
The Petarian Foundation Sarbuland Village A model community A Concept in Community Development for the Poor & Needy www. petarianfoundation.org and www.pakistan-earthquake.org