Pakistan

American Red Cross Helps Earthquake Survivors in Pakistan Prepare for Winter It is February 2007 and Northern Pakistan is in the midst of its second harsh winter since an earthquake devastated the region in October 2005, killing more than 73,000 people and leaving more than 3.5 million people homeless. Survivors suffered another setback in June and July 2006 when monsoonal rains caused severe flooding and mudslides. The American Red Cross recently provided $1.5 million for winter preparedness, including household repair kits and roofing materials, to help survivors through the brutal winter months, and it deployed two international response delegates to support the relief efforts of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Photo Essay...

Pakistan Earthquake Response and Recovery: More than one year after a 7.6 earthquake destroyed parts of Pakistan and northern India, the American Red Cross contributed an additional$1.5 million to help families survive the harsh Pakistan winter. The American Red Cross has deployed a total of four emergency delegates to address earthquake and winter preparedness needs, and one long-term delegate. Since the earthquake struck in October 2005, the American Red Cross has provided $10.7 million for emergency relief and has committed $3.3 million for long-term community-based health programs.

American Red Cross honored by people of Pakistan: The American Red Cross received the Award of "Sitara-i-Eisaar" (Star of Sacrifice) from Pakistan in recognition of its response to last year's earthquake, which killed more than 74,000 people and left 3.5 million homeless.

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