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.

August 10, 2013 Pakistan

Another year and more floods in Pakistan

Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan have destroyed thousands of homes, roads, bridges and farms for the third year in a row. The 2010 floods were the worst in recent history, with a fifth of the country underwater. The 2011 and 2012 floods also caused damage across vast areas. Caritas Pakistan Executive Director Amjad Gulzar says that the current situation is already worse than the last two years. Read more.

August 3, 2010 Pakistan

Caritas Czech Republic helps in Pakistan

Pakistan was hit by heavy floods at the end of July and the monsoon season has not ended yet. About 3 million people were affected with more than 1,400 being killed (according to a UNICEF report). Members of the Caritas network are operating in the area.