pakistan flood response

Pakistan Flood Response

Heavy monsoon rains caused extensive flooding in Pakistan in late July.

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The path of destruction now stretches across the country from north to south.

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Nearly 2,000 people have died and 6 million are homeless.

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1/5 of Pakistan’s land mass and 1/12 of the population have been affected.

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Photo courtesy Eduardo Diaz/UN

CRWRC is there – working through a local Christian partner, I-LAP.

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The Interfaith League Against Poverty and CRWRC have worked together in

response to previous disasters.

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That meant they were able to quickly get food, water, and shelter to those in need.

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They have set up tent camps in Khyber

Pakhtunkhwa Province …

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…where they will meet the needs of 8,000 families for at least 2 months.

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This includes water, food, hygiene items…

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Tents, tarps, blankets, mosquito nets, and kitchen supplies.

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These demonstrations of Christ’s love are made possible, in part, through…

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…Gifts to CRWRC’s Gift Catalog, funds from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and support from international funders.

However, additional support is still urgently needed!

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A gift of $20 could provide a hygiene kit to a family.

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A gift of $30 could provide a water jug and kitchen utensils.

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And $160 would pay for a tent to provide shelter from the elements.

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Will you join us?Please Pray:

For the people of PakistanFor the witness of I-LAP

and CRWRCFor wisdom during the

rebuilding processFor the international

community that is there to help

Please GiveOnline: www.crwrc.org

In Canada:3475 Mainway PO Box 5070 STN LCD1,Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Y81-800-730-3490

In the US:2850 Kalamazoo Ave SEGrand Rapids, MI 495601-800-55-CRWRC

Photo courtesy TariqSaeed/UN

Note: Gifts made by Canadians between August 2 and September 12 will be eligible for a 1:1 match from the Canadian government. CRWRC is applying to receive some of these matched funds.

Thank you for reaching out to those in need!

www.crwrc.org