Help drought hit families in Cholistan Pakistan
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| Organization | Association For Women's Awareness and Rural Development |
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| Region | Pakistan |
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| ProjectLeader | Azeem Christopher |
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This appeal is launched in response to help the 500 families of Cholistan affected by Drought in May 2022. Through your financial assistance AWARD intends to serve the most vulnerable families with food and water supply in this crucial time. Thousands of people along with their cattle has been experiencing worst condition of drought and scarcity of water and food in Cholistan as adequate rains did not fall for long time. However, a large number of people are seeking for help in the harsh summers
Challenge
Water and food scarcity is the main problem in Cholistan desert. Having worst drought this year, people have been facing multiple problems i-e; mortality of cattle, malnutrition, shortage of water,poor quality drinking water and poor sanitation. Over the last 15 days, 50-100 sheep, goats, cows and camels have died in Cholistan after experiencing worst conditions. Not only they have become miserable, but they and their children are suffering from several diseases i-e Cholera, Diarrhea, gastro etc
Long-Term Impact
1) Survival of the families living in Cholistan Desert. 2) Health of children improved due to provision of food and water.
References
- http://www.awardpakistan.org/
- https://nation.com.pk/2022/05/13/cholistan-desert-experiencing-worst-condition-of-drought-and-water-scarcity/
- https://tribune.com.pk/story/2357416/cholistanis-demand-water-from-government
- https://www.brecorder.com/news/40172952
