As you are
well aware, the earthquake in Pakistan has resulted in the worst
disaster in the country’s history, and millions are now homeless and
in desperate need of shelter and emergency relief.
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Many of you
have asked how you can help. The Pakistan government has identified
tents, blankets and medicines as immediate priorities. Locally, you
can support Pakistan by sending blankets and jumpers for the people
who are out under the sky and mercy of the weather.
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From Asia
Pacific our relief efforts are being coordinated by
Khalil Allahwala
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Commonwealth
Bank Account
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L4, 36 - 46
George Street
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Burwood NSW
2134
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Ph: +61 (02)
9378 8087
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Mobile: 61 (0)
414 887 354
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Khalil has
thirteen years with EDS, and is an active Pakistani community member
representing the community as an executive member to the Ethnic
Communities' Council of NSW.
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If you would
like to become a collection point for your area, please contact
Khalil on his details above. Once collected, goods will be sent via
shipped containers and air freight to the affected areas.
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Monetary
donations for relief efforts can be made to
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
World Vision,
CARE and
Doctors Without Borders also are assessing needs in the disaster
areas and are accepting donations.
Save the Children also is responding to victims of the
earthquake.
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| In terms of
our EDS community, I am pleased to let you know that EDS has
accounted for all employees in the impacted areas and has no
facilities in the area of the earthquake. |
