aboo_uthmaan
16-10-05, 09:45 PM
Pakistani Earthquake Appeal: Short & Long Term Program
ABOUT THE CRISIS:
Pakistan has been affected with a major earthquake, showing a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was in the capital of Azad Kashmir Muzzafarabad. The quake spread to a number of regions surrounding it. Allaah the Almighty displayed His power to all of us sinners and transgressors. What is imperative for all to do now is repent to Him the Almighty, renew our faith with Him and fix our affairs so we become obedient servants to our Lord. Thereafter, to aid the victims of this punishment, by showing mercy to them and guiding them to realisation of the true cause of Allaah's anger.
Many Muslims have lost their lives, the current figures show around 50,000 people dead. Many others have been displaced loosing their homes, wealth, and all their belongings. Allaah Most High said:
“Verily we shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth and lives and produce, so give glad tidings to the patient. Those that when infliction of hardship befalls them they say: ‘To Allah we belong and to him we return.’ These (people) will be showered with blessings from their lord and given mercy; they are indeed the guided ones.”
Our aim is to make as many of those affected by this test, this punishment, understand the above verse and implement it in their lives.
DETAILS ON THE CRISIS:
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck south Asia on the morning of October 8, devastating parts of Northern Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. The epicentre of the earthquake was located 95 kilometres northeast of the Pakistan capital Islamabad. The earthquake immediately destroyed many buildings, and strong aftershocks threatened buildings already damaged by the initial earthquake.
In areas of the Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir and Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP), many villages were almost wiped out. Reports from the region describe 80-90% destruction in the cities and villages in northern Pakistan and in the Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir, particularly Muzaffarabad and Mansehra, towns with populations of over 200,000. The region, home to a population of 4 million, has suffered extensive damage. One million people are in acute need of assistance.
Casualty figures are difficult to predict and vary greatly. On the second day, officials stated 18,000 casualties, whereas on the third day, other officials were quoting over 30,000 dead. Neither figure can be confirmed, but higher figures are to be expected as rescue and recovery operations continue. In several parts of Pakistan, schools were in session when the earthquake struck, and many schools collapsed, trapping students inside. The type of stone and mud sided construction leaves little hope for survivors inside buildings. Many public-sector workers were among the victims, hampering the ability to rebuild.
There are enormous logistical difficulties in the region: landslides have cut off many roads, allowing access only by foot or helicopter. Slowly, roads to the most affected areas are being opened, but remote areas can only be reached by limited air resources. Due to strong and frequent aftershocks, survivors are afraid to go back inside buildings that have been damaged by the earthquake. Many are sleeping in fields. There is an urgent need for tents to house these people, especially winterised tents in the northern areas as the temperatures are beginning to drop. Medical care is also in critical need as most of the hospitals in the affected areas have been destroyed. Food and water are also in short supply.
Tents are most needed in the northern Pakistani city of Balacot which was flattened in a strong earthquake.
Almost every family of the 30,000 residents in the city of Balacot and over 80% of the 350,000 people in Tehsil Balacot had been affected. Provision of tents for shelter is a primary need. The death toll in Balacot alone might rise to 20,000; the official death toll will come out in 10 to 15 days.
In northern Pakistan a week ago, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Saturday: “We need tents, tents, tents,” noting the first snow had fallen on the peaks near Balakot, one of the worst-hit towns in Frontier province.
“We need prefab housing; we need to repair what can be repaired. We have appealed to the whole world to ship tents and blankets to Pakistan.”
“Schools and homes are extensively damaged in Rawalakot district and we only have until the end of November to distribute winter tents before the snow comes.” Reports Kathleen Pearce, Medair's emergency assessment team leader in Pakistan administered Kashmir.
UNICEF Representative accompanied three badly injured children to a hospital. The children had been brought in the arms of their relatives to Muzaffarabad from outlying villages. One representative said: “It was very moving to see the confusion and the pain in their eyes.” The children's wards are full, and injured boys and girls spill over into the adult wards. All of these children have been through terrible ordeals - and now they wake to find themselves in a strange environment, sometimes without any relatives around.
ABOUT US - WHAT WE ARE DOING ABOUT IT:
Call to Islam has set up a community account called “Crisis aid.” We have been collecting money ever since the beginning of the crisis. When the atrocities took place we had local trustworthy brothers on the ground there instantly. When we made contact with them we found they were already in motion and had a set plan and were providing foods by truck loads. We have since then expanded that effort, more money has been collected, and five members of our community are heading out to Pakistan to reassess the effectiveness of the work being carried out and to increase the supplies being distributed in the affected areas. We intend to provide medical help (including doctors), food and shelter.
Our aims are three folds, firstly to make sure the aid reaches the people in need without going through any secondary persons or organisations because of the fear of mass corruption in the country. Secondly, to set up a camp in a near by area where the weather conditions are not as bad and then ferry the people to that area where food, shelter, and medical provisions are available. Thirdly, to spread da’wah to the people by bringing Pakistani scholars and students of knowledge to these areas to teach them their religion.
Food Aid:
All foods stuff are being purchased from Pakistan at the moment. Close areas are drying up and we have to travel further to get the foods, which means the transportation costs are more. We may come to a stage where it will be more financially beneficial and speedy to send it by freight from the UK. Please keep your eyes on this web space for updates.
Medical Aid:
We have a number of doctors in Pakistan needing urgent medicine, which we purchase from Pakistan. We are also collecting bandages and all sorts of medication from the UK to send it via PIA or BA to Pakistan. If there are any Doctors who read this we say to you, this is the time where Allah is testing you, your Muslim brothers and sisters need you there, leave your homes, wealth, businesses and property which are most dear to you.
Shelter Aid:
We are currently making a deal with suppliers of tents in Lahore and a manufacturing company in China who have informed us the tents can be made and sent within 7-10 days. The costs are high around 60.00 pounds per family tent which sleeps 5-6 persons.
All the above aid is coordinated efficiently and sent with a member of our organisation to the people in need. We are thus able to assure purchase, receipt, transportation, and distribution of all aid supplied.
HOW YOU CAN HELP!
We need volunteers to collect money, speak to local businesses for help and aid. Volunteers to publicise the crisis and our efforts and direct the people to join in with the work we are doing.
We need volunteers to maintain relief camps in Pakistan. Presently we are working on a rota basis, we will always need help in the near future, contact us for more information.
Send us your warm clothing, clean fresh blankets, and sealed unused medication within the expiry date. You can also purchase one truck of food yourself. At the moment this will cost 1500 pounds including purchase, packing, loading and distribution.
You can donate directly to crisis aid by sending cheques made payable to: **to be supplied** Or you can send money direct to the account after informing us of the amount. Registered businesses will be able to claim any donations for this cause under their expenses.
CONTACT US:
You can contact us in the following ways:
Address:
117a Biscot Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1AN, United Kingdom
Telephone Offices:
01582 724647 & 01582 725707 (if you are calling from outside the UK then dial: +44 1582 724647)
Mobile Numbers:
Abu Saifillah ‘Abdul-Qaadir 0795 195 1141
Aftab Hussain 07915652237
Faasat Latif 07879472651
Fax:
01582 724654, 01582 725810
Email:
info@calltoislam.com - abusaifillah@hotmail.com - farasat56@hotmail.com
Website:
www.calltoislam.com (http://www.calltoislam.com)
ABOUT THE CRISIS:
Pakistan has been affected with a major earthquake, showing a magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was in the capital of Azad Kashmir Muzzafarabad. The quake spread to a number of regions surrounding it. Allaah the Almighty displayed His power to all of us sinners and transgressors. What is imperative for all to do now is repent to Him the Almighty, renew our faith with Him and fix our affairs so we become obedient servants to our Lord. Thereafter, to aid the victims of this punishment, by showing mercy to them and guiding them to realisation of the true cause of Allaah's anger.
Many Muslims have lost their lives, the current figures show around 50,000 people dead. Many others have been displaced loosing their homes, wealth, and all their belongings. Allaah Most High said:
“Verily we shall test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth and lives and produce, so give glad tidings to the patient. Those that when infliction of hardship befalls them they say: ‘To Allah we belong and to him we return.’ These (people) will be showered with blessings from their lord and given mercy; they are indeed the guided ones.”
Our aim is to make as many of those affected by this test, this punishment, understand the above verse and implement it in their lives.
DETAILS ON THE CRISIS:
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck south Asia on the morning of October 8, devastating parts of Northern Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. The epicentre of the earthquake was located 95 kilometres northeast of the Pakistan capital Islamabad. The earthquake immediately destroyed many buildings, and strong aftershocks threatened buildings already damaged by the initial earthquake.
In areas of the Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir and Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP), many villages were almost wiped out. Reports from the region describe 80-90% destruction in the cities and villages in northern Pakistan and in the Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir, particularly Muzaffarabad and Mansehra, towns with populations of over 200,000. The region, home to a population of 4 million, has suffered extensive damage. One million people are in acute need of assistance.
Casualty figures are difficult to predict and vary greatly. On the second day, officials stated 18,000 casualties, whereas on the third day, other officials were quoting over 30,000 dead. Neither figure can be confirmed, but higher figures are to be expected as rescue and recovery operations continue. In several parts of Pakistan, schools were in session when the earthquake struck, and many schools collapsed, trapping students inside. The type of stone and mud sided construction leaves little hope for survivors inside buildings. Many public-sector workers were among the victims, hampering the ability to rebuild.
There are enormous logistical difficulties in the region: landslides have cut off many roads, allowing access only by foot or helicopter. Slowly, roads to the most affected areas are being opened, but remote areas can only be reached by limited air resources. Due to strong and frequent aftershocks, survivors are afraid to go back inside buildings that have been damaged by the earthquake. Many are sleeping in fields. There is an urgent need for tents to house these people, especially winterised tents in the northern areas as the temperatures are beginning to drop. Medical care is also in critical need as most of the hospitals in the affected areas have been destroyed. Food and water are also in short supply.
Tents are most needed in the northern Pakistani city of Balacot which was flattened in a strong earthquake.
Almost every family of the 30,000 residents in the city of Balacot and over 80% of the 350,000 people in Tehsil Balacot had been affected. Provision of tents for shelter is a primary need. The death toll in Balacot alone might rise to 20,000; the official death toll will come out in 10 to 15 days.
In northern Pakistan a week ago, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Saturday: “We need tents, tents, tents,” noting the first snow had fallen on the peaks near Balakot, one of the worst-hit towns in Frontier province.
“We need prefab housing; we need to repair what can be repaired. We have appealed to the whole world to ship tents and blankets to Pakistan.”
“Schools and homes are extensively damaged in Rawalakot district and we only have until the end of November to distribute winter tents before the snow comes.” Reports Kathleen Pearce, Medair's emergency assessment team leader in Pakistan administered Kashmir.
UNICEF Representative accompanied three badly injured children to a hospital. The children had been brought in the arms of their relatives to Muzaffarabad from outlying villages. One representative said: “It was very moving to see the confusion and the pain in their eyes.” The children's wards are full, and injured boys and girls spill over into the adult wards. All of these children have been through terrible ordeals - and now they wake to find themselves in a strange environment, sometimes without any relatives around.
ABOUT US - WHAT WE ARE DOING ABOUT IT:
Call to Islam has set up a community account called “Crisis aid.” We have been collecting money ever since the beginning of the crisis. When the atrocities took place we had local trustworthy brothers on the ground there instantly. When we made contact with them we found they were already in motion and had a set plan and were providing foods by truck loads. We have since then expanded that effort, more money has been collected, and five members of our community are heading out to Pakistan to reassess the effectiveness of the work being carried out and to increase the supplies being distributed in the affected areas. We intend to provide medical help (including doctors), food and shelter.
Our aims are three folds, firstly to make sure the aid reaches the people in need without going through any secondary persons or organisations because of the fear of mass corruption in the country. Secondly, to set up a camp in a near by area where the weather conditions are not as bad and then ferry the people to that area where food, shelter, and medical provisions are available. Thirdly, to spread da’wah to the people by bringing Pakistani scholars and students of knowledge to these areas to teach them their religion.
Food Aid:
All foods stuff are being purchased from Pakistan at the moment. Close areas are drying up and we have to travel further to get the foods, which means the transportation costs are more. We may come to a stage where it will be more financially beneficial and speedy to send it by freight from the UK. Please keep your eyes on this web space for updates.
Medical Aid:
We have a number of doctors in Pakistan needing urgent medicine, which we purchase from Pakistan. We are also collecting bandages and all sorts of medication from the UK to send it via PIA or BA to Pakistan. If there are any Doctors who read this we say to you, this is the time where Allah is testing you, your Muslim brothers and sisters need you there, leave your homes, wealth, businesses and property which are most dear to you.
Shelter Aid:
We are currently making a deal with suppliers of tents in Lahore and a manufacturing company in China who have informed us the tents can be made and sent within 7-10 days. The costs are high around 60.00 pounds per family tent which sleeps 5-6 persons.
All the above aid is coordinated efficiently and sent with a member of our organisation to the people in need. We are thus able to assure purchase, receipt, transportation, and distribution of all aid supplied.
HOW YOU CAN HELP!
We need volunteers to collect money, speak to local businesses for help and aid. Volunteers to publicise the crisis and our efforts and direct the people to join in with the work we are doing.
We need volunteers to maintain relief camps in Pakistan. Presently we are working on a rota basis, we will always need help in the near future, contact us for more information.
Send us your warm clothing, clean fresh blankets, and sealed unused medication within the expiry date. You can also purchase one truck of food yourself. At the moment this will cost 1500 pounds including purchase, packing, loading and distribution.
You can donate directly to crisis aid by sending cheques made payable to: **to be supplied** Or you can send money direct to the account after informing us of the amount. Registered businesses will be able to claim any donations for this cause under their expenses.
CONTACT US:
You can contact us in the following ways:
Address:
117a Biscot Road, Luton, Beds, LU3 1AN, United Kingdom
Telephone Offices:
01582 724647 & 01582 725707 (if you are calling from outside the UK then dial: +44 1582 724647)
Mobile Numbers:
Abu Saifillah ‘Abdul-Qaadir 0795 195 1141
Aftab Hussain 07915652237
Faasat Latif 07879472651
Fax:
01582 724654, 01582 725810
Email:
info@calltoislam.com - abusaifillah@hotmail.com - farasat56@hotmail.com
Website:
www.calltoislam.com (http://www.calltoislam.com)