Female flood-affected patients receive health care at a mobile health clinic in Pakistan. Photo: CWS
Supporting Health and Livelihood Restoration in Pakistan
When the floods hit Royan Bibi’s neighbourhood, the 50-year-old woman watched helplessly as her house and all her possessions washed away. With nowhere else to go, Royan, her husband and one of her sons moved in with her daughter’s family, living in tight quarters.
Although there is little space to spare in the house, Royan’s daughter offered up a room for a PWS&D-supported mobile health clinic, providing a place where female flood victims can receive medical treatment. Mobile health teams have already conducted more than 300 health education sessions on issues related to personal hygiene, HIV & AIDS, skin infections, safe drinking water, sanitation, and how to stay healthy.
PWS&D is working through the Action by Churches Together (ACT) Alliance and Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) to provide food, shelter, medical care and emergency supplies to those most affected. Many families worry about rising food prices, health concerns and a lack of jobs. PWS&D is responding through local partners to address critical needs while planning livelihood restoration programs.
To date, Presbyterians in Canada have raised nearly $300,000 to support flood victims in Pakistan. Your continued prayerful and financial support is going a long way in helping people recover from this disaster. Visit the Pakistan page for the latest news.
Presbyterian World Service & Development is the development and relief agency of The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Visit the PWS&D Facebook page.
