As we all are aware, the recent floods caused by the monsoon rains have left many devastated. According to different sources, millions of people are affected, thousands have lost their homes, and hundreds have lost their lives.
Flood-hit people have no clothes to wear and have nothing left to eat or drink. Men, women, children and animals, all are forced to live in shelters or on the streets in stagnant water. Many have been injured or are stricken with diseases.
If you are fortunate enough to still have a roof over your head and enough food to fill your bellies, we urge you to help these people who await your help.
Flood Relief Organizations
While OLX Pakistan cannot vouch for the following, here are a few organizations that you can donate to to help:
1. Prime Minister Flood Relief Fund
Allied Bank A/C #: 1001-1866-905003-01-4
2. Balochistan Flood Relief and Rehabilitation Fund
State Bank of Pakistan/National Bank of Pakistan Account Head: G12141
3. Edhi Foundation
Cell Number: (0092 (21) 32413232)
4. Alkhidmat Foundation
Meezan Bank A/C #: 0214 0100861151
5. HANDS Pakistan
HBL Bank A/C #: 00380061386503
6. Chhipa Welfare Association
a. Whatsapp Number: +92 300 8581020
b. Meezan Bank LTD: 0103970978
7. Islamic Relief Worldwide
Link: linktr.ee/irworldwide
8. Balochistan Youth Action Committee (BYAC)
Whatsapp Number: 0331-2802220
9. Orange Tree Foundation
Bank Name: Meezan Bank
A/C Title: Orange Tree Foundation
Sadaqah A/C #: 0105235148
10. Women Democratic Front (WDF & AAM)
Bank Name: Faysal Bank
A/C Title: Areej Ayub Hussain
A/C #: 3102301000000740
11. Muslim Aid UK
Link: https://www.muslimaid.org/pakistan-flood-emergency/
12. Legal Aid Society
Bank Name: Faysal Bank
A/C Title: Legal Aid Society
A/C #: 3031301900213690
13. Akhuwat
Bank Name: Meezan Bank (For Charity/Sadqah)
A/C Title: Akhuwat (AWAMI POOL)
A/C #: 0222-0100172932
14. MTJ Foundation
Meezan Bank A/C #: 12710104410786
15. Hadiqa Kiani’s Vaseela Campaign
Cell Numbers:
a. 03486724142
b. 03034821673
c. 0305-7227224
16. Saylani Welfare Int. Trust
Bank Name: Meezan Bank
A/C Title: Saylani Welfare
A/C #: 0120-0100405112
What Flood Hit People Need at the Moment?
There are many more things than “Ration” only that flood-hit people are in dire need. We have tried to list most of the relief items (food and non food) that our brothers, sisters, and kids need right now. Most of the following items are available in OLX Pakistan. You can get them from here and help others.
i) Food Items
These are some of the most important food items flood-hit need at the moment.
- Flour
- Rice
- Lentils (daalain, chaney, etc.) & beans
- Salt and Spices
- Oil / Ghee
- Sugar
- Powdered Milk (for children and also for tea)
- Tea
- Drinking Water
You can donate all or any of these as per your capacity.
ii) Essential Items
Collecting food and other necessary items means nothing if you can’t deliver them in time to the needy. There are many remote areas which are cut of from the land and where help cannot reach without boats. So, if you can afford them, donate boats. They are on sale on OLX Pakistan. In addition, you can take a look at the following list of urgently required items:
- Boats
- Tents
- Tarpaulins
- Blankets (thermal or medium thermal) depending upon weather conditions
- Plastic Mats / Ground Sheets
- Pillows
- Mosquito nets
- Lota / Pot / Bucket
- Soaps
- Toothbrushes and toothpastes
- Clothes
- Suits for male / female / kids,
- Towels
- Rain Coats
- Shirts
- Trousers
- Scarfs (for females)
- Undergarments
- Diapers
- Sanitary Pads (preferably reusable)
- Shoes (chappals, slippers, softies, boots etc.) for men, women, and kids
- Torches (and their batteries)
- Matches (match boxes) / lighters
These were some of the essential basic items for living. You buy them in new or used condition or you can also donate some extra ones from your home.
iii) Kitchenware Items
Many of us just consider donating food. But people also need items on which they can cook food. Our brothers and sisters need kitchenware items as most of them have lost theirs in the flood. So, here are the most important ones.
- Cylinder with stove
- Cutlery sets (bartan) for cooking (tawa, saucepans, etc.)
- Crockery (plates, bowls, spoons, glasses, jugs, bottles)
- Cutlery sets for cooking
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iv) Medical Supplies
When more people live together in a humid environment and without many basic facilities, different types of diseases spread. These diseases include but not limited to Malaria, Diarrhea, skin related diseases, etc. So, medical supplies for flood-hit people are inevitable. Here are some of the most important medical supplies you can send to these areas.
*Consult doctors before sending medicines.
- Medicines
- Antibiotics
- Non-latex gloves
- Pain medication (aspirin, paracetamol, etc.)
- Diarrhea control & other medicines for common diseases
- Dressings and Bandages
- Bandage dressings
- Gauze Tape
- Elastic bandage
- Adhesive bandages
- Other First Aid items
- Antiseptic wipes
- Cold pack
- Thermometer
- Tweezers
- Scissors
Flood Hit Areas
Much of southwestern Balochistan, eastern Punjab, and southern Sindh areas are affected. Authorities have recently closed schools in Sindh and Balochistan.
You can distribute these items your-self by visiting flood hit areas. Be careful as many people who went to help people in flood-hit areas also get stuck there. Your safety should be your top priority.
If going there is not possible, let the trained professionals handle the situation. You can donate money to the charity organizations that provide these and other essential items to the unfortunate people in the flood-hit areas.
Remember, a little kindness goes a long way. A small donation from you could make a big difference for them. So, think no further and donate now!
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