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NGOs taking active part in relief efforts
By Saad Saud
ISLAMABAD—Since Pakistan is expererined the history's worst earthquake
in Kashmir and other Northern parts of the country which took thousands
of lives and displaced millions of people. This is considered world
history's biggest loss and damage of millions of properties. How ever at
the time of crisis we have seen a great response of many NGOs and
international community to address the problems of people in crisis.
Interfaith League Against Poverty (ILAP) is non-governmental
organization who have started assessment and also distributed relief
packages to two areas Balakot and Muzaffarabad.
ILAP through its partners " Samaritan Purse " USA based is committed to
assist these communities through tents, blankets, tarpaulin, food, water
purification and reconstruction so their houses.
Dr. Paul, Mr. Geoff, Ms Janny and Mr. Mick the member of Samaritan
showed their confidence on the team of ILAP in a conference who was held
in ILAP office.
They also informed the newsmen that Samaritan Purse is bringing a Plane
in Pakistan and will be distributing the goods through ILAP.
The Executive Director of ILAP said that we are trying our best to reach
out those areas where there is no relief work is yet gone. The
delegation said we are with Pakistani people in the difficult time and
hope that we may continue the work even after relief and do their best
to help them out to build their homes again. |