Surveyed in the affected areas: Pakistan Floods
- #Disaster Relief
- #Emergency Support
- #Pakistan
21/09/2024
Area
796,000 square kilometers
Population
241.49 million people (2023, National Census)
Capital
Islamabad
Ethnicity
Punjabis, Sindhis, Pashtuns, Baloch, etc.
Language
Urdu (national language), English (official language)
Religion
Islam (state religion)
In Pakistan, approximately 22.8 million* children of school-going age (5-16 years old) are out of school, which is the second-highest level in the world. The school enrollment rate for girls, refugee children, and children with disabilities are particularly low. Some reports show that the rate for children with disabilities is less than 5%. There are various reasons why many children are unable to attend school, including poverty and other economic backgrounds, social customs that do not emphasize schooling, and school facilities that are not accessible.
Women in the disaster-stricken area are cooking outdoors.
"In the aftermath of the large-scale floods that occurred in 2022, we provided relief in the affected areas, including food and hygiene supplies. Additionally, we worked to ensure access to safe drinking water by repairing and establishing communal wells that were damaged. In schools affected by the disaster, we are improving the sanitary conditions by repairing or constructing wells and toilets, creating a safe and conducive learning environment for children.
AAR local staff (center) conducts a session for students to think about disabilities as their own.
AAR Japan promotes inclusive education in elementary school, aiming for all children to learn together in the community where they live, regardless of their disabilities. We are working to make school facilities accessible, provide workshops and training on disabilities for teachers and children, and improve the educational environment.We also provide schooling support for out-of-school children and link them to government services.
2012
WASH in refugee camps
In refugee camps where more than 150,000 refugees and internally displaced people live, we established water supply systems, including the installation of wells. We also provided support for medical facilities and implemented projects to improve the educational environment.
2010 - 2011
Support for victims of the
Flood in Pakistan
In 2010, Pakistan was hit by a massive flood that affected one-third of the country. We distributed emergency supplies and provided support such as basic medical services.
2005 - 2010
Support for victims of the
Great Earthquake in Pakistan
We provided emergency support for victims of the earthquake that killed more than 84,000 people in India and Pakistan. We distributed relief supplies such as tents and blankets and assisted in restoring the water supply system.