HC Progress Report 2011


MESSAGE FROM THE HUMANITARIAN COALITION | HAITI | FLOODS IN PAKISTAN | UPDATES FROM THE COMMUNITY

 


CATASTROPHIC FLOODS IN PAKISTAN


“The massive floods hit our village – we had no time to pack our belongings. We were not able to take anything with us because the water was already up to our knees, we had no food, no shelter, no clothes, no toys… nothing.”
—Sumaira, 10, Save the Children

The HUMANITARIAN COALITION emergency appeal for Pakistan flood survivors was unlike any other.


A flood differs from an earthquake or a drought – its impact takes longer to assess. As floodwaters rose so did the number of people affected, of homes washed away, of crops destroyed, of livestock drowned and of schools and hospitals destroyed.


The HUMANITARIAN COALITION members were among the first Canadian organizations to come to the aid of the millions of flood survivors. Together, the members of the HUMANITARIAN COALITION raised more than $3.3 million from generous Canadians like you. Of those funds, more than $3 million were doubled by the Canadian government’s matching fund.


Since the floods, HUMANITARIAN COALITION members have reached far more than 2 million Pakistanis. More than 746,000 people received clean water through installation of water tanks, repairing of wells and water pipes and delivery of water to communities with no safe water supply. Members also distributed hygiene kits containing items such as bars of soap, towels, plastic kettles for washing and buckets with lids to nearly 1 million people.


In addition, more than 80,000 people have benefited from cash-for-work programs, nearly 1,800 people have received shelter and thousands received mosquito nets, plastic floor mats, water purification tabs, hygiene kits and kitchen sets. Members continue to address issues that threaten children’s well-being and have established 153 child-friendly spaces to help children overcome the trauma they have experienced.


The people of Pakistan face critical challenges as they grapple with the loss of crops and livestock, damaged schools, homes and roads and the threat of sickness and disease through the winter. The members of the HUMANITARIAN COALITION continue to work alongside Pakistanis. Together, we will do everything we can to help the millions of children and families struggling to rebuild their lives.

 

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