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Monsoon Emergency in Pakistan According to Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh situation reports, Monsoon floods 2024 in Sindh have caused widespread devastation across multiple sectors. 31,543 homes have been damaged, with 23,920 partially and 7,623 fully destroyed, displacing thousands of families. Critical infrastructure, including 293 kilometers of roads and three bridges, has also been damaged, cutting off access to essential services. In the education sector, 1,348 schools have been damaged, affecting 230,976 children and disrupting their access to education. The agricultural sector has suffered immensely, with 329,555 acres of crops destroyed, including major cash crops like cotton, sugarcane, and paddy, leading to a severe food security crisis. Livestock losses have been significant, with 1,135 animals perished, further impacting rural livelihoods. Immediate interventions are needed across these sectors to provide relief and initiate recovery efforts.
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Small Solar Well In the Holy Quran Allah (swt) says in Surah Al-Anbiya, Ayat 30: “Do the disbelievers not realize that the heavens and earth were once one mass then We split them apart? And We created from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?” Why Water? Global water crisis is a known reality, and it has become further exacerbated due to climate change. It is evident from intense and shifting weather conditions prompting heavy rains, floods, prolonged droughts, etc. This is no more a regional issue rather there is regular escalation in hostilities among communities and nations due to claims on the rights of water channels and sources. The divide between poor and rich is evident from various perspectives but we watch poor communities living mostly in areas where water is becoming scarce at a very fast pace. This water shortage is leading us to a catastrophe which is preventable. This shortage is affecting global food security and thus making life much harder for the poor communities. On a global scale we are now aware that: Around 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to water. 2.7 billion people find water scarce for at least one month of the year. 2.4 billion people are exposed to diseases due to inadequate sanitation. Two million people, mostly children, die each year from water-borne diseases alone. Why should we provide water to the poor? Sa’d ibn ‘Ubadah reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, my mother has died. Shall I give charity on her behalf?” The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Yes.” I said, “Which charity is best?” The Prophet said, “A drink of water.” (Sunan al-Nasai 3664) The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, safe and affordable drinking water for all by 2030, requires we invest in adequate infrastructure, provide sanitation facilities, and encourage hygiene. This way we can protect lives of so many people because the access to water can bring multi-dimensional benefits. This water shortage is leading us to a catastrophe which is preventable. This shortage is affecting global food security and thus making life much harder for the poor communities. On a global scale we are now aware that: Why giving water through FRDP Pakistan is more rewarding? FRDP Pakistan uses multiple-use approach in providing access to water for the poor communities. We know poor people use water for a wide range of activities including but not limited to physical needs. We design our projects with care for different tiers of the communities to maximise benefits of water schemes. We focus on: Protecting lives with the delivery of clean water. Ensuring protection of ecosystem for sustainable water usage. Gender-sensitive approach to foster gender equality. Linking water sources with income generation activities such as kitchen gardening. Providing excess water for animals, livestock. Water Handpump Water is vital to our lives. We often forget that in some parts of the world, having easy access to clean water is a luxury. FRDP provides clean drinking water to needy communities in Asia and Africa. We not only provide water solutions but also conduct awareness-raising sessions to educate a community about safe water and hygiene. The gift of a tube well will ensure that a family have access to clean water for drinking, washing and cooking. Tube wells designed to last at least 10 years and can be easily maintained by the beneficiary. Once your Hand Pump is installed, you will receive a completion report of your hand pump with location and pictures. The whole process from start to finish can take up to 6 to 8 weeks. You can also choose a name for the plaque on the handpump. Donate PKR 55,500 and provide life-sustaining water every day for over 30 people and their livestock. This Ramadan, FRDP Pakistan will be appealing for Ramadan Food Parcels that will need your support. Whether you would like to pay Zakat, Sadaqah, Fidya or Kafarah – your Ramadan donations will help us distribute food packs and provide Suhur and Iftar to a deserving family for a whole month ensuring they stay nourished and healthy. Deep Water Well Install a deep water well in Sindh and drought-hit Tharparkar, Pakistan, where sweltering temperatures mean surviving the day is difficult and protect a whole village. These wells are constructed in communal places to benefit the whole village and community. Water is about much more than quenching thirst; it helps communities to lift themselves out of poverty. For most of us, access to water is as simple as turning on a tap. In drought-affected Tharparkar, in Pakistan’s Sindh province, accessing clean safe drinking water is one of the biggest challenges faced by communities. Many villages in Thar lack basic facilities, including access to water. In rural Tharparkar, there is little over 250 mm of annual rainfall and limited irrigation. That means that people in this area are restricted to groundwater in order to meet their needs. The task of collecting water falls mainly to women and children in these communities. Usually women and children would spend three to five hours a day fetching water from wells from human and livestock needs. Transform a community for generations to come When you donate PKR 166,800 will provide safe and clean water to an entire village, serving over 50-80 people and their animals every day. Every time a resident is able to drink clean water, grow a plant, feed an animal, or work instead of spending their day fetching water, which will be your blessed legacy. Donate PKR 459,947 Small Solar Well will ensure sustainable water access for a whole village, supporting 100-120 residents and their livestock. One well can provide life-sustaining water every day for over 70 people and their livestock. Your gift will save lives for years to come. On completion of a Deep Well you will receive a feedback report within 12 weeks with pictures of the well including your specified plaque. Solar Powered Water Well Thar is one of the remotest and poorest areas of Pakistan in Sindh that is often