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| MALAKAND OPERATION 2009 |
| Due to the military operation against Taliban militants in Swat, Dir lower and Buner districts in northern Pakistan, mass exodus has started as thousands of men, women and children are on the move. Bedraggled men, women in burkas and children piled on to pick-up trucks, and led animals through streets in their haste to flee Swat valley, devastated by a nearly two-year Taliban insurgency. Real people uprooted from homes, routines, community, and forced to migrate to safety that are approaching to Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda and Peshawar. Around 80 percent of those who have been displaced by the fighting in Swat only are children. They lack food, clean water and sanitation facilities, and many are suffering from psychological trauma. “Massive displacement,” is the phrase emblazoned across newspapers as an estimated 3.8 Million people are expected to move from the volatile areas to save their lives. |
| Azaan Relief Activities for IDPs of Malakand |
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| In this critical situation, Azaan Foundation along with other civil society organizations is also working to provide food, medicines and shelter to the homeless brothers and sisters in the relief camps of Mardan and Swabi. Most of the staff of Azaan in cooperation with local volunteer groups devotedly working day and night to support IDP’s. |
| Distribution of School Bags among IDPs Children |
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In continuation of its persistent support to the IDPs, Azaan Foundation, this time profoundly assessed the needs and necessities of the displaced persons from Malakand Division. Apart from the food and non food items of everyday use Azaan also has focused on educational needs of these people. Azaan has provided its facilitation to certain international NGOs in successfully organizing adult literacy activities for displaced and illiterate men, women and children residing in IDPs camps in Mardan, Swabi and Charsadda. On the other hand Azaan has also collected a data of school children who are affected and sacrificed their education for the stability of Pakistan. From its own funds Azaan has distributed 2000 school bags with a pack of story books & activities and necessary stationery among the selected needy children. This is because when they return to their homes safely they should not lose the interest of getting education and going regularly to their schools. |
| Distribution of Flash Lights among IDPs Families |
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Keeping in view of the necessities of everyday life, Azaan Foundation has distributed 500 flash lights among the IDPs families (one light for each family) living in camps and schools in Charsadda on July 18, 2009. There are several reasons for the selection of this item. These water resistant flash lights are maintenance free and doesn’t need any batteries or chargers; even the light bulb doesn’t fuse. It’s rechargeable magnetic capacitor charge by moving the flash light to and fro for several minutes. Though it is small but could be one of the best gifts that Azaan Foundation has selected for IDPs due to their inadequate economic conditions. |
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