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Your Charity Counts with Penny Appeal

Penny Appeal has been actively involved in providing humanitarian assistance of various kinds to the people of Pakistan. Ongoing natural disasters driven by climate change have made conditions in the country acute, with further exacerbations by socio-economic and political challenges. Your donation to Pakistan is crucial in delivering vital aid to those affected by these conditions.

Donate to Pakistan

Your Charity Counts with Penny Appeal

Penny Appeal has been actively involved in providing humanitarian assistance of various kinds to the people of Pakistan. Ongoing natural disasters driven by climate change have made conditions in the country acute, with further exacerbations by socio-economic and political challenges. Your donation to Pakistan is crucial in delivering vital aid to those affected by these conditions.

Pakistan’s Humanitarian Crisis

Food Security in Pakistan

One of the primary concerns in Pakistan is food security. 37% of the Pakistani population suffers from some level of food insecurity. A staggering one out of every three people are affected by malnutrition, undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and being underweight. Women and children, as well as minority communities are especially at risk. 13% of entire households are currently food insecure, with estimates predicting that number to go up significantly in the next five years. The country also ranks amongst the worst on the Global Hunger Index. Pakistan charities along with other international agencies have warned about the hunger crisis in the country, urging the international community to act. Your donation to Pakistan will support efforts to provide essential food assistance to those in need, ensuring that beneficiaries have access to adequate nutritional meals

Water Security Concerns

The 2002 floods have only exacerbated existing water security concerns driven by climate change and inadequate infrastructure. Previous to the massive floods, in 2020-2021, many parts of Pakistan experienced high temperatures, and drought conditions especially in the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan. With the arrival of sudden, heavy rain, ground and soil conditions were unable to absorb the large volume of water, resulting in widespread flooding. As a result, the spread of waterborne diseases has risen. More than 650,000 people have reported cases of cholera, diarrhea, typhoid, malaria, dengue fever, dysentery, hepatitis A, and skin infections. Vulnerable populations such as women, children, and the elderly have especially been affected. Flooding of rivers and melting of glaciers due to climate change have also negatively contributed to the deterioration of vital water infrastructure that are supposed to provide people with clean water.

Pakistan’s Climate Change Situation

Despite producing less than 1% of the world’s carbon footprint, Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate disasters is one of the highest in the world. In 2002, the country faced torrential monsoon rains, particularly in the provinces of Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhroonkha (KPK). The consequences were devastating, resulting in 33 million people being directly affected, with more than 1,700 people losing their lives, and 13,000 people being injured. The flood left millions of acres of crop and farmland destroyed, resulted in either widespread displacement of people or clusters of the population trapped on high ground, surrounded by floodwater, unable to escape with access to food or clean water. International agencies called for urgent Pakistan flood relief efforts and to rally around charity and humanitarian organisations as the government struggled with the response due to the scale of the disaste.

Internal Displacement

Internal displacement and migration, driven by poor economic conditions, natural disasters, and environmental degradation, have further complicated the humanitarian crisis in Pakistan. Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes due to safety concerns and lack of even basic necessities. The population shift from rural or urban centres has increased, putting a strain on already stretched municipal resources. Additionally, many of these migrants have arrived in urban centres with little to no possessions or money, leaving them in need of essential items to survive. Many find it difficult to find employment to provide for their families and shelter to house them.

Making A Difference

Meals Provided
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Orphans Sponsored
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Donors
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