PAKISTAN – All that is racing through my mind is to get the Lifesaver jerrycans out of customs. I am told that it would take a few days; meanwhile, people are suffering without clean drinking water. (more…)

LAHORE, Pakistan – The story of Sakina, a young beggar, is a sad, but very real example of the lives of the poor in Pakistan. (more…)

NOWSHERA, Pakistan – It is 5:30 p.m. in Nowshera. The sun is setting, and it is almost time to break today’s fast. By this time of the day people are hungry and thirsty; they are worn out because of the hot weather; and they have not eaten since 4:30 this morning. (more…)

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.” (more…)

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. (more…)

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 by 8 a.m. the camp is almost empty. (more…)

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?” (more…)

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 got dark there was nothing much to do. There was no electricity. (more…)

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. (more…)