Devastating Earthquake in Pakistan: Malteser International Prepares Emergency Aid

In the wake of the heavy earthquake in Pakistan, Malteser International is supporting the Joint Assessment conducted by the “Pakistan Humanitarian Forum.” The relief efforts include sending a medical doctor to the affected region in Beluchistan where the earthquake caused more than 160 deaths. In the district of Ziarat alone, more than 50,000 people are affected. The Federal Foreign Office of Germany has announced its financial support for the relief activities as well.

To provide emergency relief in the disaster area, Malteser plans to support at least 500 affected families with non-food items like tarpaulins for temporary shelter, drinking water containers and purification tablets. We are also promoting hygiene awareness in the area and distributing family hygiene kits including soap, buckets, bowls, and towels.

Having operated in Pakistan within the districts of Kohistan, Muzaffarabad and Bagh since a severe earthquake struck the region in 2005, Malteser International is uniquely situated to provide relief during this crisis. Malteser's efforts have focused on providing winter-proven temporary shelter, rehabilitating water supply structures, treating patients in remote areas with mobile health teams, and rebuilding Basic Health Units. After the severe floods in Beluchistan in 2007, Malteser International provided disaster relief to 1,000 affected families.

Malteser International Americas asks for your help by making a donation to support our relief efforts in Pakistan and worldwide. Make a commitment by visiting www.maltarelief.org/pakistan to make a secure, tax-deductible online donation today.