Dear Brothers and Sisters in Humanity of All Nations
Pakistan is facing a flood catastrophe, which defies human imagination. This has happened right after a terrible airplane disaster in which 152 precious human lives were lost. Over 2 million people are directly or indirectly affected. Villages and towns have been swallowed by the raging waters. Pakistan has limited resources. It is time that all our neighbors in the Global village, set aside their differences and help in this good cause. This calamity crosses boundaries of faith, nations, and ethnicity. It binds us all in one knot. We appeal to you to send your support through your country’s charity organizations for Pakistan Flood Relief.
By some estimates, the recent floods in Pakistan have already killed as many as 1,500 people. Experts worry that more will perish as water-borne diseases take hold. The UN says more than 3 million people have been affected by the floods and UNICEF says that of those, 1.3 million have lost homes and livelihoods.
If you are interested in making a donation to help the victims of the Pakistan floods, then we encourage you to first read our short list of tips for giving in a crisis (or the longer version which can be found on our page about the earthquake in Chile). Then select from one of the
