Monthly Archives: August 2010

Staying behind after Pakistan floods

By David O’ Hare, Trócaire (Caritas Ireland) “We know there is danger but we will not leave our village. Our homes are all we have and we can’t abandon them.” For Mohammad Siddique and the people of the village of … Continue reading

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Roads cut as Pakistan flood crisis continues

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Floods in Pakistan cause further damage

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Transparency is must for Pakistan aid distribution

By Kamran Chaudhry, Communicator Relief Phase, Caritas Pakistan Bishop Max Rodrigues of Hyderabad has urged for credibility in handling the foreign flood relief. “We do not want any defamation. Church groups are working together and we shall make sure that … Continue reading

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Elderly left vulnerable in Pakistan flooding.

By David O’ Hare, Trόcaire (Caritas Ireland) “We have just enough food to last for a few more weeks but after that I don’t know how we will cope” said Dhani Buksh a flood survivor from the southern province of … Continue reading

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Concerns over disease raised in Pakistan flood aftermath

By Caritas Austria staff When the tidal wave hit Rahimyar Khan in the southern part of the Punjab province, Pakistan, it ripped everything away – communities, homes, and livelihoods. The people in the region have retreated to dams which are … Continue reading

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Katrina five years later

Bells rang out in St Louis Cathedral in New Orleans Sunday as residents of New Orleans marked the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The storm slammed near one of the major US cities, forcing over a million people from their … Continue reading

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Pakistan flood victims share horror

By Kamran Chaudhry, Communicator Officer for Caritas Pakistan “Fever has gripped me since the raging waters swept away our mud house. I have never been that terrified in my life”. Gamul Mai developed a high fever after escaping a three … Continue reading

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Bishop Hyderabad on Pakistan’s flood disaster

Bishop Max Rodrigues of Hyderabad speaking on worst disaster in country’s history and Church role in helping flood survivors. The bishop is speaking during his visit to Kotri barrage, Sindh province.

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Bishop of Hyderabad on Kotri flooding

Bishop Max Rodrigues of Hyderabad speaking on his visit to Kotri barrage, Sindh province.

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