Methodist Response to Pakistan Flooding

Methodist Churches in Ireland have been encouraged to contribute to the emergency appeal for the flooding in Pakistan through the World Development & Relief Fund's sister organisation, Christian Aid as part of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).

The World Development Relief Fund has already allocated £5,000 to the emergency appeal. Donations will help make a difference to the people of Pakistan whose homes and livelihoods have been destroyed in what the UN is describing as the worst natural disaster since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.

Christian Aid has sent £750,000 to help Act Alliance partners respond to the devastating floods that have killed more than 1,600 people.

ACT Alliance partners will provide food, shelter and medical assistance to around 230,000 people in Balochistan, Khyber Paktunkwa, Punjab and Sindh provinces.

Reports vary, but current estimates suggest that in excess of 20 million people in Pakistan have been affected.

Up to date reports on relief efforts are available from the Christian Aid website, along with prayers and reflections for the people of Pakistan here .

Christian Aid Contacts:

Below are the various office contact details:

Belfast Office
Linden House
Beechill Business Park
96 Beechill Road
Belfast
BT8 7QN
Telephone: (+44) 028 9064 8133

Cork Office
Christian Aid Ireland
Hill View
Bandon
Co Cork
Telephone: (+353) 238 841 468

Dublin Office
Christian Aid Ireland
17 Clanwilliam Terrace
Grand Canal Quay
Dublin2
Telephone: (+353) 1 611 0801