Since June, Pakistan has endured devastating floods that have displaced tens of millions of people. The flooding has killed more than 1,300 people, and an estimated 33 million need immediate humanitarian assistance.
HelpAge is working with district authorities and supporting organizations focused on addressing the needs of older people. We are reaching more than 8,000 older people in heavily impacted areas of the country with critical assistance.
Haji Noor Muhammad, 70, is paralyzed down the right side of his body, making it exceedingly difficult to reach a safe place when the heavy rains destroyed his home.
“I lost my house which was my biggest asset. Thank God, the community members came to help me and helped me save the few animals that I had.” said Mr. Noor. Mr. Noor's neighbors brought him to a temporary shelter along with his animals. However, he does not have access to the medicine he needs, and his condition worsens by the day.
Many older people like Mr. Noor have lost access to their medicines. The floods have also destroyed many hospitals, health centers, and pharmacies. This has made accessing replacements nearly impossible.
Your immediate support can help provide older people like Mr. Noor with:
• Food
• Safe drinking water
• Shelter
• Basic health care
• Cash support
• Assistive devices, such as walking sticks
We are working with partners on the ground to reach older people with vital aid that they desperately need. HelpAge is also supporting district governments to drain water from buildings that provide critical services such as hospitals.
HelpAge USA is a non-profit that sees a world in which the contributions of older people are recognized, and there is no age limit on the opportunity for a healthy, safe, and secure life.
HelpAge USA champions the dignity and potential of older people around the world. We work with HelpAge Global Network partners in over 80 countries to provide disaster assistance. Facilitate health care. Help end discrimination and violence. Develop pathways to income security. And we conduct research and advocate for the inclusion of older people in policies and programs that typically overlook them.
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