In April 2009 increased fighting in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan caused a new wave of people to flee from their homes. Around 3 million people from Swat, Buner and Dir, have so far been displaced, most settling in the Districts of Mardan and Swabi.
Project Objectives:
To offer support and relief to those affected by the increased fighting in the North West Frontier Province.
Project Activities:
In the North West Frontier Province, Islamic Relief helps displaced people by offering:
Emergency aid
Healthcare
Sanitation facilities
Access to clean water
Access to community centres offering healthcare, counselling, education and activities for children.
How Islamic Relief Helps:
Islamic Relief is an international aid agency that works in over 25 countries worldwide.
Our work covers emergency preparedness, full-scale disaster response, rehabilitation and long-term development projects.
Over the years IR has provided communities with public services, such as water and education. We have now moved towards a ‘rights-based approach’, helping communities to become self-sufficient and encouraging them to expect their governments to provide adequate public services.
IR works in partnership with communities, aid agencies, local organisations and governments.