ACA Canada (Asian Canadian Association) calls upon all supporters to join the efforts to help the people of Pakistan who are reeling as they contend with yet another crisis. Monsoon rains lashing out in Pakistan have caused the worst floods there in over 80 years. Close to two thousand people have already died and many more are feared dead in the heavily populated towns and villages that now lie submerged underwater. Roofs of homes have caved in, and roads and other infrastructure, including bridges that have been landmarks for centuries, have collapsed, marooning large numbers of inhabitants.

The UN reports that millions of people have been dislocated by the floods in all parts of Pakistan, primarily in the Swat and Shangla Districts and in the Provinces of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.Sind Punjab, Balouchation With their belongings destroyed and littered under open skies, families are making desperate attempts to reach safer ground and access food and water, clothes and shelter. There is grave concern that this disaster will cause an outbreak of diseases such as cholera, malaria and dysentery.

Currently, we are contributing $5000 towards relief efforts but more is desperately needed! ACA Canada, in collaboration with local partners, has a history of relief aid and development work in Pakistan. With your generosity and support, we hope to implement more projects.

Some ways to help: