Pakistan

Caritas CR has been active in Pakistan since 2005. At that time, in cooperation with Caritas Switzerland, we built several schools. After devastating floods in August 2010, we joined to help the people of Pakistan who were expelled from their homes by the water. Through partner organizations, the aid was given to the Sangli (Shangla District) in the province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where it funded mobile medical teams and distribution of packages with non-food assistance. Later was our assistance focused on supporting livelihoods and improving the living conditions of people in flooded provinces.

September 30, 2022 News

Caritas helps after devastating floods in Pakistan

Pakistan is dealing with the aftermath of unprecedented flooding that has directly affected 33 million people in the country. A third of Pakistan's land has disappeared under water and millions of Pakistanis have lost their livelihoods. Caritas network is helping the affected people secure the basic necessities of life. Caritas Czech Republic contributed CZK 250 000 from its crisis fund.

November 4, 2015 Pakistan

Quake survivors in Pakistan need winter help

A massive earthquake struck both Pakistan and Afghanistan on 26 October. In Pakistan, at least 272 people were killed and more than 2,000 were injured in the disaster which was centered in northern Afghanistan. Kamran Chaudhry, communications officer working for Caritas Pakistan talks about his experience. Read more on caritas.org.

November 2, 2015 Pakistan

"Women and children are mostly affected"

Women and children are mostly affected, says Caritas Pakistan team. This team returning from quake hit northern districts, have also warned that the injured survivors face risks as winter approaches. Read more on a Caritas Pakistan website.

November 1, 2015 Pakistan

Aid for quake survivors in Pakistan

Caritas Pakistan will provide immediate shelter and warm bedding to 1200 families who survived a deadly earthquake this week in the Hindu Kush region. The 7.7 magnitude quake affected rural areas in Afghanistan and Pakistan, damaging over 9000 houses. Caritas Pakistan is seeking international support to reach the victims in time with shelter and other aid to save their lives. Read more on caritas.org.

October 27, 2015 Pakistan

Caritas Pakistan observes a situation in the country

Pakistan is examining the extent of the damage from Monday morning‘s earthquake and is mobilizing its rescue teams. Prime minister Nawaz Šaríf had ordered civil and military bodies to remain in a high state of emergency. It was also annouced by Pandzab´s rescue service 1122, spokesperson Jam Sajjad, that there are no deaths recorded in Pandzab.

August 18, 2015 Pakistan

Aid reaching flood-hit Pakistan

Lucia Bibi was buried alive with her children after the thatched roof of her house collapsed during a heavy downpour.“It was one at night and the third day of the rains. I was sleeping with my two daughters and a son when everything came down on us with a thump. I clutched straw with my left hand but when I tried to raise my right arm, I just couldn’t move it”, said Bibi, 43. Read more on caritas.org.