| As Salaam u alaikum wr wb All praise is due to Allah (SWT), the Cherisher and the Sustainer of the Universe. Peace and salutation be upon our beloved Prophet Mohammed (SAW) in abundance. It gives me great satisfaction to address you once again. This month of Ramadan has been a noteworthy one for us at the Al-Imdaad Foundation. Generally, Ramadan is a busy time for most Muslim humanitarian agencies across the Muslim world. This Ramadan in particular was a unique one in the sense that crucial relief operations had to be carried out in flood stricken Pakistan. The floods in Pakistan were truly devastating and the AIF team had to work assiduously in the month of Ramadan to make sure that your funds had reached the neediest of the flood victims. Having being the first South African NGO to respond to the Pakistan Floods in late July, by providing tents and other much needed supplies to the region, the Al Imdaad Foundation then dispatched our second team to the district in order to conduct a thorough assessment of the present and future needs of the people in the country. During our stay in Pakistan, our team was able to airlift much needed emergency supplies to the cut off province of Punjab, on a C130 Hercules Military Cargo Aircraft, availed to us by the Pakistani government at no cost. A hands on approach has always been the system of any AIF Emergency Response and Alhumdulilah, with the blessing of Ramadan, a second distribution took place on the 30th of August in Azakehl, Nowshera and was attended by the South African Deputy High Commissioner and the City of Johannesburg Search and Rescue team. The Al Imdaad Team was able to identify people who had not received any aid and distribute much needed emergency aid to them. The distribution pack included tents, food, cooking utensils, clothing and fresh water. Upon their return our team has been able to identify many target areas of concern. Whilst there is a constant need for emergency supplies, the most important need at the moment is the initiation of reconstruction and development. The devastating floods have caused widespread infrastructural damage and millions of people are now displaced. With the winter months approaching, many people find themselves without shelter and this has been flagged as a cause for concern. The Al Imdaad Foundation has already provided shelter for the people in the form of tents but their focus has now shifted to the building of semi permanent homes. Negotiations with suppliers have already been initiated and third team will soon be dispatched in order to finalise the building of these semi permanent homes. The Foundation is also looking into the possibility of sending a team of doctors as it has been identified that although there is an abundance of medical supplies, there is a shortage of medical personnel to administer these medicines to the people. The time of Eid is a joyous occasion for all Muslims. The Al-lmdaad Foundation, it's trustees, staff, donors and recipients would like to wish you and your family a happy Eid Mubarak. We also extend our greetings of peace and happiness to our fellow citizens. May the joy of Eld remain with us always-EID MUBARAKI!! Humble request for duas.
Was Salaam.
Your Brother in serving Humanity
Yacoob Vahed
National Coordinator & Trustee Al Imdaad Foundation
P.O. Box 481
Estcourt, KZN, 3310
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