On the morning of the 8th October 2005 the most devastating

earthquake to hit northern Pakistan and Kashmir for years caused

extensive damage to life property and the infrastructure. Measuring 7.6

on the Richter scale entire villages and communities were wiped out.

Over 74 000 people died and more than 3 million people were left

homeless with winter approaching. Hundreds of thousands of families

were left living in poor shelters unable to withstand the bitter cold

temperatures. Families were and still are living in tents with no

heating facilities few clothing or bedding to keep them warm.

It&rsquos a constant battle for survival everyday. Many observers

and aid consultants have stated that the Pakistan/Kashmir earthquake is

much worse than the Tsunami disaster to deal with because of the tough

terrain making logistics a nightmare for the government and the aid

agencies.

Human Appeal International&rsquos initial response to the Earthquake

Human Appeal International (HAI) reacted immediately in responding

to the needs of the survivors of the earthquake by providing food water

medical assistance temporary shelter and winterised quilts. HAI field

staff were on the ground within 2-3 days of the earthquake as many

routes were blocked due to huge landslides.

HAI set up ten tent villages in the affected areas of Muzaffarabad

Bagh and Rawalakot. A total of 962 families benefited across 10

villages receiving food parcels blankets and tents. HAI has built 1 000

permanent shelters in six selected villages high up in the mountains

where few other international charities have reached.

Human Appeal School in Muzaffarabad

Tragically many of the victims have been children due to majority of

them being in school when the earthquake struck at 08:53 am. Aid

agencies estimate that around 20 000 children have been killed. A whole

generation has been wiped out and the future of the Kashmiri people

seems uncertain.

Human Appeal International established the largest school in

Muzaffarabad. The total number of pupils is 397 and this figure is sure

to rise as more parents become aware of the HAI School. The HAI School

runs several classes catering for children from the ages of 3 to 12

years. The HAI teachers are very committed and are working tirelessly

on extra-curricular activities to help the children overcome the trauma

of the earthquake itself and loss of family members friends and

neighbours.

3 Years On: The Pakistan Earthquake

Our team from UK is currently visiting

Pakistan and in partial is assessing the situation 3 years on from the

devastating earthquake!

Urgently Needed:

  • Permanent Shelters.

  • Forms of Income Generation to earn a livelihood.

  • Cattle (Cows Goats Sheep etc).

  • Clothing & Blankets for the upcoming harsh December winter.

  • Basic Supplies Medical Camps.

  • Orphans to be sponsored.

  • Clean Water provisions such as hand pumps.