Orphan kid from Swat in dire need of help
Orphan kid from Swat in dire need of help
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Delawar Jan
PESHAWAR: Rashid Ali, a 12-year-old orphan adopted by Mingora-based Khpal Kor Orphanage, has been suffering from spinal chord problem due to which he cannot sit for the last several months and feels difficulty in walking.
The orphanage is looking for the financial assistance from the government, private organisations and philanthropists to treat the ailing boy.The child requires a surgery to enable him to lead a normal life but that is very expensive. The home for the orphans has already spent a lot of money on the expensive treatment of the child but now it cannot afford to pay more for the major surgery. The military operation has dislocated the whole orphanage, which is now facing financial crisis.
Accommodated at a school in Peshawar, the organisation, that provided support to orphans for years, now needs support from others to sustain its activities. Rashid’s father hailed from Shangla and mother from Bedara, Swat. After the death of his father, his mother shifted to the home of her mother, who was a poor woman. But soon, the child’s mother died of a heart attack and his grandmother, unable to look after him, handed over the child along with his two brothers Rahmat Ali and Azmat Ali to Khpal Kor some six years back.
Muhammad Ali, Director of the Khpal Kor, said the little child, some eight months back, had lost the ability to sit and could only stand or lie. After consultation with doctors, he added, they came to know he was suffering from scoliosis, a spinal chord problem.
He said they had already spent more than Rs200,000 on the treatment of the child and had the resolve not to leave him in the lurch but now they were cash-strapped. He said if
the child did not undergo surgery in the next two months, his
situation could deteriorate and he could face permanent disability.
The student of grade-III, the smiling Rashid walks with difficulty despite a jacket around his back. He wishes to attain education and lead a normal but his present agony cannot be described in words. Is there anyone who can help him? Philanthropists can contact the Director of the Khpal Kor, Muhammad Ali, at cell 0301-8530411.
Re: Refugees: Looking for a home
IDPs from Buner told to return home
Source: DAWN.COM | Provinces | IDPs from Buner told to return home
Good News, people of Buner can go home, thanks for your sacrifice you are heroes of Pakistan !
Re: Refugees: Looking for a home
Fund crisis threatens Swat relief
By Danny Aeberhard
BBC News
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Major aid agencies have warned that a funding crisis is threatening attempts to help people who have fled the fighting in Pakistan’s Swat valley.
The nine charities said they needed $42m to provide emergency supplies for displaced families.
One of the charities, Oxfam, said it would have to pull out if more money did not arrive by mid-July.
Some 2.5m people have fled the fighting. Many of them are being looked after by families and communities.
Since April, when the Pakistani military launched its campaign to take back control of the Swat Valley region from Taliban militants, aid agencies have been struggling to cope with the sheer number of people who have had to flee their homes.
Oxfam’s humanitarian director, Jane Cocking, has described this as the worst funding crisis the agency has faced for a major humanitarian emergency in over a decade.
Aid workers fear that the onset of monsoon rains in July could stretch resources even further - increasing the risk of diarrhoea and malaria for the displaced people.
However, in spite of this desperate situation, things could actually be a lot worse.
The head of another charity, Carolyn Miller of Merlin, said they would be facing a “humanitarian meltdown” were it not for the generosity of Pakistani families and communities of modest means who are looking after the vast majority of these people.
The world’s richest nations, she said, needed to dig much deeper in their pockets to help.
Re: Refugees: Looking for a home
What's the latest status on IDPs?
Re: Refugees: Looking for a home
^ They are going back from 13th of this month, it will be handled by Army Special Support Group. Starting from 13th of July 150000 people every day will be transported to their respective area's - the migration is expected to be completed in 3 weeks. At least 2.7 million people will be moved back through government channels according to current estimates.
1) Government will provide cash grants of 50000 to 125000 RS
2) Government will provide food supply until December
3) Government will provide transportation
4) Army will provide security & health services along the way.
5) Government release 25Billion rupees for this purpose, rest of 50 billion will be spend on Malakand Division.
That's very good news. My only concern is for the sake of IDPs, and i hope the Govt ensures they are provided with as much or more than they lost due to the unrest especially in terms of accomodations, because the winters in the valley and surrounding areas are harsh.
If you remember, the displaced from Earthquakes complained of improper accomodations long after, and they had to rough it out through the winter. Would not be good to see a repeat of that.
Re: Refugees: Looking for a home
Just an update on the status of IDPs
3rd phase of IDPs’ repatriation kicks off today
MARDAN: The third phase of IDPs’ repatriation to their native towns is commencing from today (Friday) while as many as 9,000 families have been dispatched to their homes at the end of the second phase of IDPs’ repatriation.
According to emergency response unit, total 5002 families returned to Swat and Buner from Mardan and Swabi on the last day of second phase while 460 families among them were dispatched officially.
Most of the other family members of IDPs returned Swat and Buner through their personal sources, unit said.
Sources said Geo news, those IDPs who failed to receive ITM cards will be given in their respective areas.
3rd phase of IDPs’ repatriation kicks off today - GEO.tv
FOR DONATION TO IDPS:-
Raising money for IDP's to distribute family packs . Anyone willing to contribute and volunteer most welcome .
TO DONATE FUNDS FOLLOWING ARE THE ACCTS:
FOR MEMBERS IN USA :-
Please remit proceeds to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK , NEW YORK , USA , SWIFT BIC CODE CHAS US 33 for credit of ASKARI BANK , KARACHI BRANCH , ACCOUNT #001-1-678273 for onward credit to Askari Bank ltd AWT PLAZA , THE MALL, RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN A/C #01 021 14113481 favouring Mehvish Zahra Alavi
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FOR LOCAL MEMBERS:-
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The vigil for IDPs", The green ribbon prayer follows on the same path as the green ribbon prayer held on the 29th of May 2009 on constitution avenue that was organized to show solidarity for our security forces all over Pakistan engaged in the war on terror.
As the Operation in Swat draws to a close, This second Prayer vigil is to show solidarity and commitment to the case that is PAKISTAN.
It is support of the Internally Displaced Persons and our glorious dead all over Pakistan due to the military operation in the northern areas and the many bomb blasts and incidents that have claimed the lives of innocent civilians and valiant security personnel.
We would like all of you to come forward and attend as a show of solidarity and commitment to the cause of catering and tending to our fellow country men in their time of need, on Saturday, the 18th of July 2009, at the national monument, zero point, Islamabad.
There will be a donations table set up as well, so please donate generously.
Re: Refugees: Looking for a home
Gilani approves another Rs 1.25 billion for IDPs
** Prime minister directs agencies to evolve plan for IDPs’ rehabilitation, reconstruction of affected areas
Staff Report*
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday approved another Rs 1.25 billion for the internally displaced persons and directed the agencies concerned to evolve a comprehensive and well-coordinated plan for the next phase of rehabilitation and reconstruction of conflict-affected areas.
“Since 50 percent of the displaced families have already returned to their native areas, it is imperative that they are provided full security, civil amenities and administrative support,” the PM observed while chairing a meeting of the Strategic Policy Committee on IDPs at the PM’s House.
Gilani also directed the Finance Ministry to release Rs 180 million for the Cash-for-Food Programme for 6,000 displaced families of Waziristan. He also directed the authorities concerned to make arrangements for the early return of the displaced persons of Bajaur and Mohmand tribal agencies, where the situation had become normal and peace had been restored. He said more than 80 percent of the displaced population was using their own means to return to their hometowns, while the government was facilitating the rest.
People had started returning to their native areas after the successful military operation, he said, adding that the process of their return would complete soon.
“We acknowledge the sacrifices made by the Pakistan Army to re-establish the writ of the government in the conflict zones and eliminate the Taliban,” he added.
The meeting was informed that around Rs 5 billion had already been distributed among the affected families. Essential services had been restored in Shangla, Dir, Swat and Buner, it was informed.
NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani, Minister of State for Economic Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar, NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haidar Hoti and Commander 11 Crops Lt- Gen Masood Ahmed also attended the meeting.
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan
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