FOR SOUTH ASIA EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS & SURVIVORS CANBERRA,
CANBERRA , NOVEMBER 8, 2005 – PAFA held a vigil on the one-month anniversary of the South Asia Earthquake. More than 500 grieved for those who have lost their lives, provided hope for those who survived but are living in deplorable conditions, and highlighted to the world the urgent need for more humanitarian relief as the harsh Himalayan winter approaches.
Minister John Hargreaves, Minister for Disability, Housing and Community Services, represented Chief Minister ACT. His Excellency High Commissioner of Pakistan Mr. Babar Malik and Red Cross ACT Executive director Ian Rentsch were also attended the vigil.
Unlike recent natural disasters where immediate relief is completed within days or weeks, that has not been the case with the South Asia Quake. Immediate relief is still desperately needed to save lives. One month after the devastating earthquake, tens of thousands of injured and survivors still have not received medical care for open wounds and fractures, food or shelter.
