Archive for October, 2009

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Campaign in support for Swat Relief

Posted at October 20, 2009 // 2009 IDP Relief
Paksef in collaboration with SARelief and several others on the ground in Pakistan have launched a campaign to collect funds and supplies for the Internally Displaced Persons of Swat Valley and the wider Northern Area’s of Pakistan.

We’ve pledged to raise $15,000 in the first round ending May 31st, 2009. Donations are being collected by Paksef, a California based non-profit organization registered under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code (EIN# 20-2950808).

Funds will go towards purchasing and distribution of Food, Medicines, and tents for the displaced people. For details to where the funds will be usedclick here.

Up until now we have crossed contributions to support 530 families – almost half way to the coveted 1200 – lets spread the word and make a difference.

Rs 3000 per family or a mere $37 per hamper.

To make a donation go to http://sarelief. com/2009/ 05/18/donattoidp /or http://idp.chipin. com/displaced- refugees- in-pakistan.

If you are unable to make an online donation, please emailidpcrisispakistan@ sarelief. com or you may reach out to the team over Twitter at @DrAwab, @ifaqeer, or @arrafiq.
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IDP “Humanitarian” Crisis in Pakistan

Posted at October 20, 2009 // 2009 IDP Relief

With the military offensive in the Northern Areas of Pakistan (Swat, Dir, Buner and adjacent locations) in full swing, countless innocent civilians are suffering and are being displaced from their homes.

It is estimated that around 500,000 people will be displaced. The Swat Crisis has been termed as the largest humanitarian and displacement crisis in recent times. Whether you support the military operation or not, these Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) need your help.

We at SARelief have compiled a list of organization accepting online donations in support of the IDP’s. Your immediate support is requested. To learn more please visit http://sarelief.com/2009/05/13/idpcrisispakistan/. In addition, thanks to the efforts of Sabahat Ashraf (ifaqeer) we have a Wiki Page setup for the crisis.

You can support either monetarily or help coordinate the relief effort. One area we could use your help is in information gathering and clearing. If you’re interested email idpcrisispakistan@sarelief.com or join the SARelief listserv at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sa_relief.