Survivors of earthquake 2005 has just marked the tenth
anniversary of the tragedy yet another cataclysmic movement of tectonic plates
hit the areas of Shangla district; located in Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa- only with
much more venom. On October 26th, 2015 people of Pakistan has faced
the worst earthquake in its history.
HOPE has
been a precursor in providing health, educational, and disaster
assistance to the needy and distressed people across Pakistan since its
creation in 1997. HOPE- an NGO
in Pakistan has been working relentlessly for the benefit of
underprivileged individuals by taking part in relief activities including
medical care in the earthquake areas extending from Khyber Pakhtukhuwa in the north to Sindh
in the South under the leadership of Dr. Mubina
Agboatwalla- Child Specialist in Karachi.
Likewise, shelter camp was arranged at Martoum- sub tehsil of
Shangla district, around 6 hours from Saidu Shareef- capital of swat. Road goes
from buner and covered with snowy mountain. People of Martoum were suffering as
houses were destroyed due to earthquake and extreme cold made it difficult for
families to stay indoor.
HOPE- an
NGO in Pakistan stepped forward
in aid and support of the surviving and displaced victim needing urgent and immediate
help in the form of shelter, medical aid, food and water. Not only shelter but
blocks and cement was also provided for the construction purpose. This activity
was held under the supervision of Dr. Mubina
Agboatwalla- Child specialist in Karachi and Chairperson of HOPE.
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