Help Fire incident affected families in Sindh

This report highlights the progress made in the project "Help Fire Incident Affected Families in Sindh". The project was launched to provide emergency relief and rehabilitation support to families impacted by fire incidents in rural Sindh. Funds were raised through GlobalGiving, which enabled us to assist affected families with immediate relief supplies, temporary shelters, and long-term rehabilitation efforts.

Objectives of the Project

• To provide immediate relief (food, water, and medical supplies) to families affected by fire incidents.
• To distribute temporary shelters and basic household items.
• To support the long-term rehabilitation of affected families by assisting with livelihood recovery and rebuilding efforts.
• To ensure psychological support for families dealing with trauma from the incidents.

Funds Received from GlobalGiving

Primary Uses of Funds:

• • Emergency relief kits (food, water, hygiene, and medical supplies)
  • Temporary shelters (tents and tarpaulins)
  • Basic household items (cooking utensils, blankets, etc.)
  • Livelihood restoration support (seeds, tools, small grants)
  • Counseling and psychological support services

The Assistance for Fire Incident Affected Families project in Sindh, Pakistan, aims to provide immediate relief and support to families affected by recent fire incidents in the region. By addressing their urgent needs and facilitating their recovery process, the project seeks to alleviate suffering and restore stability to affected communities.

Key Achievements:

1. Emergency Relief Distribution:

   • Provided emergency relief packages containing food, clean water, hygiene kits, clothing, and temporary shelter materials to families affected by the fire incidents, prioritizing the most vulnerable households, including women, children, elderly, and persons with disabilities.
   • Collaborated with local authorities, humanitarian organizations, and community leaders to identify and reach affected communities in remote and hard-to-reach areas, ensuring that assistance is delivered to those in urgent need.

2. Psychosocial Support:

   • Conducted psychosocial support sessions and counseling activities for affected individuals and families to address trauma, grief, and emotional distress caused by the fire incidents, promoting resilience, coping mechanisms, and community solidarity.
   • Engaged trained volunteers, social workers, and mental health professionals to provide specialized support services and referrals for individuals experiencing severe psychological trauma or mental health concerns.

3. Livelihood Recovery Assistance:

   • Assessed the economic impact of the fire incidents on affected households and provided livelihood recovery assistance, including cash grants, vocational training, and income-generating opportunities, to help families rebuild their livelihoods and regain self-sufficiency.
   • Facilitated the repair and restoration of damaged businesses, workshops, and agricultural assets through cash-for-work programs, microenterprise support, and access to productive assets and market linkages.

4. Community Rehabilitation:

   • Supported community-led initiatives for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of infrastructure, public facilities, and community assets damaged by the fire incidents, fostering community ownership, participation, and resilience building.
   • Engaged in dialogue with local authorities, urban planners, and stakeholders to identify long-term solutions for fire prevention, risk reduction, and urban planning to minimize the recurrence of similar incidents in the future.