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The Diocese of Peshawar establishes a Relief Camp

Posted On : June 22, 2009 4:42 PM | Posted By : Admin ACO
Related Categories: Pakistan

For Internally Displaced Christian Families - Vocational Training Centre (CVTC), Mardan.

The number of IDPs at the Camp is gradually increasing, but by the Grace of God, Peshawar Diocese is managing to take good care of these unfortunate families. Initially, there were 46 families at the Camp; now 20 more Christian families have arrived.

The IDPs are providing shelter, food, clothes, medical aid and other necessity for daily life. Sports and leisure facilities have also been provided by the Diocesan Development and Relief Staff. A medical team from Mission Hospital Peshawar is looking after their health needs. Two serious patients suffering from paralysis have been brought to the Mission Hospital, Peshawar for proper treatment.

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ERD Continues to Aid Communities in Pakistan devasted by Earthquake 05

Posted On : January 10, 2006 11:15 AM | Posted By : Webmaster
Related Categories: USA, Pakistan

As heavy snow and rain fall in areas of Pakistan impacted by last October's earthquake, Episcopal Relief and Development continues its support aiding communities most affected by the deadly earthquake. Nearly 80,000 people were killed and approximately 3.5 million people, 85% of who are from rural communities, have become homeless. It destroyed over 203,000 dwellings and almost 300,000 are uninhabitable due to damage. An estimated 400,000 people are now believed to be aid-dependent in the highland zone.

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