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Pakistan Flood Response. Heavy monsoon rains caused extensive flooding in Pakistan in late July. Photo courtesy ACT/CWS-PA. The path of destruction now stretches across the country from north to south. Photo courtesy ACT/CWS-PA. Nearly 2,000 people have died and 6 million are homeless.
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Heavy monsoon rains caused extensive flooding in Pakistan in late July. Photo courtesy ACT/CWS-PA
The path of destruction now stretches across the country from north to south. Photo courtesy ACT/CWS-PA
Nearly 2,000 people have died and 6 million are homeless. Photo courtesy ACT/GMustafa
Photo courtesy ACT/GMustafa 1/5 of Pakistan’s land mass and 1/12 of the population have been affected.
CRWRC is there – working through a local Christian partner, I-LAP. Photo courtesy of I-LAP
The Interfaith League Against Poverty and CRWRC have worked together in response to previous disasters. Photo courtesy of I-LAP
That meant they were able to quickly get food, water, and shelter to those in need. Photo courtesy of I-LAP
They have set up tent camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province … Photo courtesy of I-LAP
…where they will meet the needs of 8,000 families for at least 2 months. Photo courtesy of I-LAP
This includes water, food, hygiene items… Photo courtesy of I-LAP
Tents, tarps, blankets, mosquito nets, and kitchen supplies. Photo courtesy of I-LAP
These demonstrations of Christ’s love are made possible, in part, through… Photo courtesy of I-LAP
…Gifts to CRWRC’s Gift Catalog, funds from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and support from international funders.
However, additional support is still urgently needed! Photo courtesy of I-LAP
A gift of $20 could provide a hygiene kit to a family. Photo courtesy of I-LAP
A gift of $30 could provide a water jug and kitchen utensils. Photo courtesy of I-LAP
And $160 would pay for a tent to provide shelter from the elements. Photo courtesy of I-LAP
Will you join us? Please Pray: For the people of Pakistan For the witness of I-LAP and CRWRC For wisdom during the rebuilding process For the international community that is there to help
Please Give Online: www.crwrc.org In Canada: 3475 Mainway PO Box 5070 STN LCD1, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Y8 1-800-730-3490 In the US: 2850 Kalamazoo Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49560 1-800-55-CRWRC Photo courtesy TariqSaeed/UN
Note: Gifts made by Canadians between August 2 and September 12 will be eligible for a 1:1 match from the Canadian government. CRWRC is applying to receive some of these matched funds.
Thank you for reaching out to those in need! www.crwrc.org