May 11, 2009
Help for Swat IDPs
The military operations in Swat and resulting humanitarian crisis are a test not only for the Pakistani government, but for Pakistani society as well.
In recent days, the general public and media in Pakistan have responded with great vigor to the call to support displaced residents of the Malakand Division. For example, many in Mardan have allowed Swatis to reside in their second or third homes. Other Swatis have found refuge in the homes of extended family. There are acts of great generosity — reflecting the values of Pashtun and, more generally, Pakistani, culture — being made by average Pakistanis.
The major news channels have had live coverage from the IDP camps, bringing images of the victims of war to homes across Pakistan. Pakistan’s most popular news channel, GEO News, had a telethon on Sunday night to fundraise for Swat relief.
But much more must be done. Pakistan’s civil society needs to utilize the same level of sustained commitment it did with the earthquakes in Balochistan and Kashmir and the lawyers movement. Hundreds of thousands have made their way to relief camps, where the provisions are inadequate. The void must be filled Pakistani citizens — especially those who live comfortably in air conditioned homes with high ceilings and flat-panel televisions.
Inside Pakistan, there are many ways to direct funds toward displaced Swatis, including the Edhi Foundation and Mir Khalil ur Rehman Foundation. Kalsoom Lakhani at Changing Up Pakistan has provided the names and contact information of other groups working in the region.
Pakistanis and individuals of Pakistani descent living in the United States, Canada, and Europe can help out by donating to:
[Readers can email me or post in the comments section names and websites of other organizations presently providing relief aid to Malakand Division IDPs.]
And as Pakistanis remember Malakand Division IDPs, the tens of thousands of displaced Baloch as a result of the insurgency and military operations there should not be forgotten. Indeed, now is the time to reach out to them as well and work to heal the wounds reopened in recent years.
http://www.helpidp.org
Comprehensive website on the IDP crisis in Pakistan, with current figures
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Our Pak Army and Our brothers and sister of sawat are always in our prayer.
R/Sir,
there r many organizations who r working on IDPs help but so many people living outside of the camps without registration and no one helping theme.
I have been to almost a dozen IDPs camps in Swabi, Mardan and surrounding areas. Surprisingly there is hardly any presence of well known organizations like those mentioned above. Organizations like UNHCR are helping out in registration and providing basic facilities like tents to (very few camps).
Muslim Aid, a UK based organization is one big name which I really found working in spirit.
And the most notable work is done by very small very organizations.
A model camp that I visited near the border of Malakand was set up by Kakakhel Relief Camp. It is being run by Kakakhel family, a well known tribe in the frontier province. They are not only providing shelter, food and medicine to over 2000 IDPs in the camp, but are managing to supply food and non food aid to more than 35000 IDPs residing in villages which are far from the main road and no aid is going there. A mobile medical camp roams around different villages to provide medical aid to IDPs. some 6 or 7 ambulances are working to bring patients to hospitals in Mardan and Rawalpindi.
A vocational center is set up for females.
http://www.save-humans.org/?q=image-galleries/kakakhel-relief-camp-idps-swat
To my surprise, they even managed to finance a wedding ceremony of a 17 year girl in their camp. Details are here
http://www.save-humans.org/?q=content/news/happy-wedding
Another self managed camp is run by Liaqat Khan Tarakai, a famous industrialist in Sawabi.
we r permormed the process of idps registration process but we r still not registered. i dont found my nic number in list. plz do somthing
zardari is ghaddari,gilani is a faithful dog rehman malik is an imported donkey so these animals are trying to eat pakistan.so be aware of these three animals and kill them wherever you see them.
Plese regestred my name
AOA
still looking for Registration but not yet got any
CNIC # 21104-8708945-9
reg:94920
nic:15601-8023809-5
i m idp student of fsc.i was mprvng my marks then operation start n swat and our education stop there.thre z no rules 4 improving students n nwfp…..sm1 help us 03339479236……………….s=sweet
…………………………w=water
…………………………a=air
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my swat
please help me. i am a student of sindh agricukture university tando jam. during swat opperation i lose my home my every thing. please.
we r still not registered. i dont found my nic number in list….from di last 3 months i was leaved in kanju town ship swat..i dont leave my home…but we r still missing from registration nd also from food rashan plzz sir do something we need alot…
these r idp,s who has no responce from any here in pakistan.there nic number:15602-5494692-5 and15602-01712567
there r two(idp,s)family live here with me.they went any for registration and rashan.not sucsess yet.how many adverise on ptv and other chanals.how type government help him.only on tv advertisment.thier NIC:15602-5494692-5 and15602-01712567.so kindly i request to the govt of pakistan that help the peoples sencierly the stil needy from 4 month here. thanks
my name is muhammad ilyas.i am an idp of swat.so far i have not got registration as it is my rite so please register my name so that i get some help from pakistani government my NIC number is 15602-1389130-3
salam.please do my reghistration.i need that 25000 as a help.which is my rite as i am an idp of swatr.if u want to help the IDPS then i am the one who need ur help.my name is muhammad ilyas.i am from swat and i am an idp.i havent got registration so far.i didnt got 25,000 rs or any other help.please help me and my family.my nic number is 15602-1389130-3.my mobile number is 03328931454.please call me for any information.i am waiting for ur call and help.i shall be very grateful to you.thanks alot.
salam presedent of RA. im IDP 4rom swat kanjo.i just wana say now i pased 2nd year on pre-engenering.i wana admition n good uneversity.and my fadar work also damag during war of swat.thats u people know i have big problem of money 4 this parpos so i request 4 governament they r register to me in IDPS.so that meet me my right soon.and i do admition n a good place thank u my all will wisher. name:IMRAN KHAN
id: swat kanjo
nic#:15602-3989260-3
cel#:03339448995
e-mail:saif_995@yahoo.com
salam presedent of RA. im IDP 4rom swat shangla.i just wana say .i m the student of BS Biotechnology IN BUITEMS Quetta .and my fadar work also damag during war of swat.thats u people know i have big problem of money 2 continuse my study so i request 4 governament to support me . name;Ghulam haider
id: swat shangla
nic#:54400-8925102-7
cel#:03428016801
e-mail:Haideryousafzai@yahoo.com
A project has recently been working on an effort to promote tourism in Swat. Its aims to help the local industry recover from years of debilitating floods and militancy. You may be interested in the video they have made, which is also airing on GEO, HUM and ARY.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW641OQmZ6U