The Canadian Red Cross is inviting staff, volunteers, donors and the general public to join a live chat for more information on Red Cross flood relief efforts in Pakistan today. Canadian Red Cross Program Manager for Pakistan Faisal Mahboob, and Emergencies Officer, Cameron Ketchum, will be answering your questions.
The chat is at 1 p.m EST. For more details, click here.
Pakistan is experiencing its worst floods in 80 years, with heavy rains and floodwaters continuing to wreak havoc across the country. The government estimates that more than 12 million people are affected.
Pakistan Red Crescent volunteers have been responding since the emergency began. So far, they have distributed relief to 77,000 people and have provided medical care to 15,000.
The Canadian Red Cross has been in Pakistan since the 2005 earthquake, and we have a strong connection with the Pakistan Red Crescent. We have contributed four mobile health units and a seven person paramedic team to help in the affected areas. We have also contributed $2.5 million to the International Red Cross appeal, including a delegate to lead a field assessment team and 900 much-needed tents.