Category Archives: Middle East

Pakistan Relief Blog 6: From a house to a tent

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Kumar Periasamy

PAKISTAN – Most of the flood victims had simple homes made out of mud and straw. All their lifelong savings were used to build these “dream homes.”

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Pakistan Relief Blog 5: Aid for Survivors

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Kumar Periasamy

CHARSADDA, Pakistan – Mohammed had a look of sadness on his face. Every time I asked him a question he would answer me in a sentence without any emotions. The flood destroyed his life savings.

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Pakistan Relief Blog 4: Life In The Camps

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Kumar Periasamy

SUKKUR—It is 6:30 in the morning. Mostly women and children seem to be getting ready for work. Young teenage girls were preparing breakfast; men sipping a cup of tea. Those who were rushing to work had a quick breakfast and … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Relief Blog 3: “LifeSaving” water arrives to relief camps

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Kumar Periasamy

SUKKUR, Pakistan—This morning as I was leaving the camp the leader said, “These are our children, and they will be ours, thank you for helping them.” I asked myself, “Why did he say that?”

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Pakistan Relief Blog 2: A Child’s Joy

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Kumar Periasamy

SUKKUR, Pakistan—I was tossing back and forth thinking of the children I met in the camp who were in dire need of medicines, a bath, and clean clothes. There were no toilets or bathing facility in the camp. When it … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Relief Blog: Faces of Desperation

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Kumar Periasamy

PAKISTAN—As I entered the waiting area before boarding the flight to Lahore, I realized I was already in Pakistan. The people, their dress, the language, their heavy carry-on baggage, massive duty free items, etc., etc.—this is it—welcome to another world.

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