Date: Nov 29, 2023
In the wake of Pakistan's National Climate Emergency declaration in 2022, torrential monsoon rains wreaked havoc, causing deadly flash floods and displacing millions. Amid this unprecedented calamity, HDF initiated an emergency response to assist flood-affected communities but we believe in sustainable development. HDF further initiated an integrated rehabilitation program to rebuild the lives of these flood survivors.
Mr. Abdul Ghani, a resident of Meer Deenar Khan Brohi, Jacobabad, along with his wife Naziran and their seven children, faced the devastating floods of 2022 right in the heart of the calamity. Mr. Ghani, a tenant farmer, had to move his family to the elevated metal road in their village to escape the rising waters. The floods took a heavy toll on their makeshift homes.
When HDF initiated its rehabilitation efforts in Meer Deenar Khan Brohi, we partnered with Mr. Ghani, appointing him as the President of Village Development Organization (VDO). He became a champion of our cause, helping us engage communities and empower them in their rehabilitation.
“HDF stepped in when no one else came to our aid,” he recalls.
Today, 35 houses have been successfully reconstructed in Meer Deenar Khan Brohi, bringing hope and relief not only to him but all of the village community. Mr. Ghani has moved into his new home with his wife and children, looking forward to starting a new life.
He expresses his gratitude: “During the floods, we were left homeless, some were living along roadsides and others elsewhere. Today, all the houses have been successfully reconstructed. We are immensely thankful to the organization for providing us with the means to work for ourselves. To those sponsors who made these homes possible, we are also grateful to them. May Allah bless their livelihoods and grant them good health.”
Mr. Abdul Ghani's journey is a testament to the power of community resilience, partnership and sustainable development. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of those affected by adversity.