Pakistan just got hit by one of the most destructive and detrimental disasters. The country already surged in debt, is now sinking in the worst kind of flood. With the melting glaciers, bursting clouds, collapsing infrastructure, and stooping socio-political conditions. All that seems missing is perhaps Noah’s ark.
But amidst all this havoc, is the hope, radiating from all across Pakistan. A nation that is struggling on so many platforms, is excelling in the arena of philanthropy. People, NGOs, institutes, and brands are all coming forward and pitching in to help in all possible forms.
Here is a list of a few of the individuals and organizations that truly revived the hope in humanity.
1. Al khidmat:
Superheroes don’t necessarily wear capes. They sometimes wear jackets with Al-khidmat written on them. Alkhidmat was seen helping and rescuing every day in every way. With its volunteers risking their own lives, and courageously saving souls, Al-Khidmat became the most trusted choice of Pakistanis. The organization is well-known for its honesty, integrity, and systematic approach at the grass-root level.
2. The Fantastic Four
Edhi, Saylani, Cheepa and Alamgir. The fantastic four are as always amongst the top most serving NGOs of Pakistan. Relentless and persistent in their efforts to reach out to the most deserving of the people. All four were seen active in humanitarian aid for flood affectees.
3. JDC Foundation
Undoubtedly JDC is a very hardworking NGO. JDC was initially established around a decade ago to cater the flood disaster sufferers back then. The NGO became prominent in more branches of welfare work over the years. JDC is now, once again playing a significant role in the flood relief tasks.
4. Akhuwat Foundation:
Akhuwat is admired for its interest-free loan-providing schemes to help the poor stand on their own feet. Apart from this noble cause they also contribute to other humanitarian tasks. Akhuwat is one of the top NGOs operating in the current flood relief mission.
5. Relief By State And Its Institutes
The Government of Pakistan has established, the “Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund, 2022” for providing relief and rehabilitation to the affected population. While all provincial governments have also set up their separate flood relief accounts.
6. Pakistan Army
Pakistan Army has established a Relief and Rescue Organisation under Headquarters Army Air Defence Command to manage relief and rescue operations.
So far 40,000 people have been shifted to safe places and more than 137 relief camps established by the army.
7. Khan’s Telethon
A little late, but not less was the Captain’s Telethon. Over Rs. 5 billion in donations were pledged, in 3 hours long flood telethon. Influencers, celebrities, and other politicians were also part of Imran Khan’s telethon.
8. Celebrities
Whether it’s SAF of Shahid Afridi, Vaseela e Raah of Hadiqa Kiani, or MTJFoundation of Maulana Tariq Jameel. Celebrities from all walks of life are seen pooling in for the cause.
9. Beneficial Brands
Nestlé Pakistan donated 250,000 litres of water and 10,000 litres of milk donations for flood-hit communities. While Jazz pledged PKR 1 billion towards flood relief efforts.
And Dalda donated 11 Ton cooking oil to Al-khidmat for the cause. Many other brands like Esfir Jewels and Pie in the sky started contributing certain percentages of their sales to the cause.
10. People
Amidst the whole chaos, the general public of Pakistan played the most appreciable role. However, the most unusual contributions that won the hearts of the nation were made by some of the underprivileged children and street vendors of Pakistan. With less money but high spirits, they were often seen warming up the hearts of everyone. And reminding us of the message. “Greatness is not in what you have. Greatness is in what you give.”
This article is just a glimpse of the generosity we are witnessing in the country. There are so many individuals and organizations dedicated to the cause. Surely, The list does not include many more. However, this is not the end for us. Besides we cannot emphasize on it enough that the need for help is even more. We hereby would request all our readers to contribute whatever they can in providing aid for the flood relief.
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