Pakistan Floods: Act for Peace Launches Emergency Appeal
2/08/2010 12:33:46 PM
Photo: Church World Service, Pakistan
Act for Peace, the international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia, is responding immediately to assist the flood ravaged people of Pakistan with
emergency assistance as the death toll soars beyond 1,100 and disease outbreaks emerge.
Mr. Alistair Gee, Executive Director of Act for Peace, said, “Our partners on the ground are already distributing food packages, shelter, drinking water, hygiene kits and mosquito nets for flood affected families in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Our partners have also put into action a mobile health unit to provide emergency health assistance in Mansehra. More mobile health units will soon cover areas such as Kohistan, Swat and Balakot.” (
To give to this appeal, please click here to donate securely online.)
“More than 1.5 million people have been affected thus far. Families are stranded and exposed to disease and extreme lack of food. Thousands have been displaced. Other impacts include the loss of livestock and damage to agricultural crops and fields,” said Mr. Gee.
Act for Peace’s partners report that total estimated damages and affected population are yet to be determined due to inaccessibility caused by rising flood waters and disruption to communication networks.
Mr. Gee said, “Our response is in the very early stages and the magnitude of destruction is only just beginning to surface in the international media. Our local partners, which are members of the ACT Alliance, are preparing for the potential of massive displacement and relocation of residents.”
“Our partners in Pakistan have been actively working with communities to overcome the affects of war and respond with resilience to disasters. It is vital that a strong, concerted and well coordinated aid effort is carried out. This disaster threatens to undo amazing development achievements in Pakistan since the earthquake in 2005 which claimed over 80,000 lives.
How Can I Donate to this Appeal?
We need your assistance to save lives! You can use any of the following options to give to this appeal:
- Please click here to donate securely online.
- Free call us on 1800 025 101 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1800 025 101 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
- Post your gift to: Act for Peace, Locked Bag 199, Sydney, NSW 1230. Please make cheques out to the ‘Act for Peace Pakistan Floods Appeal’.
All gifts of $2 or more are tax deductible and any excess funds raised will be applied to ongoing development work in Pakistan. More than 90% of funds raised will be sent directly to assist the victims of this terrible flooding in Pakistan.
Can My Church Take a Collection for this Appeal?
We at Act for Peace would really appreciate any support from your church to assist the victims of this terrible flooding. This coming Sunday, please take a special collection at your church for the Act for Peace Pakistan Floods Appeal.
- Please click here to download a Church Appeal Gift Form.
- Page 1 - The form at the bottom of the page can be used for your church’s collection.
- Page 2 - The tax deductible gift form on Page 2 can be photocopied and distributed at the services on Sunday. Please make all cheques out to the ‘Act for Peace Pakistan Floods Appeal’ and post to: Act for Peace, Locked Bag 199, Sydney, NSW 1230.
- If you would prefer to distribute Emergency Appeal Gift Envelopes, please ring Edwyn or Sarah today on 1800 025 101 and we’ll post them to you straight away.
For media enquiries or to arrange interviews please contact:
Edwyn Shiell, Campaigns & Communication Coordinator:
0458 303 515
Act for Peace is the international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia. We empower war-torn communities to reduce poverty, protect refugees, and prevent further conflict. Act for Peace is a member of the global Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance which works in more than 125 countries worldwide enabling us to respond immediately and effectively to emergency situations as they occur.
