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21st August – Dharkhanawala update

21st August – Dharkhanawala update

HAM Radio team reached the site for setup of ECOM but due to non-availibility of equipment had to return.

 

Food Distribution:

15 odd people made it to Dharkhanawala along with 1500 nans, 80 small Iftar packs and some other stuff. 4×4 Engaged? were kind enough to not only join us in full force but also bring along a Hilux Pickup truc (thank you Saquib bhai) to help in transport of food. We made two teams (A and B) which would distribute the food at various places and also assess the current situation at the spot. 20 Daigs of Aalo Chawal (Rice with Potatoes) and 10 of Daal (lentils) were prepared at Dharkhanawala. Volunteers made 650 packets of the rice for easy dispersal .

Team A:

This team distributed the rice packs to the following areas

  1. Islamabad Colony ————- 120 packs
  2. Kacha Chistian      ————-  256 Packs
  3. Iqbal/Jinnah Colony ———- 100 Packs
  4. The rest of the packs were distributed along the way and in Retli

Team B

This team loaded a Shehzore truck with 10 Daigs of Daal  (lentils) and the 1500 nans. Distribution was done at the following two sites

  1. Retli
  2. Hinduan

Issues:

At the post trip meeting the situation was discussed in detail. It was noted that the food situation in the area is getting jsut a little better and the health situation needs attention. It was decided to slowly reduce our food supply in the area and shift efforts towards the health aspect and rehabilitation of homes and prooviding non food items.

1 – Health:

The proposal that a mobile dispensary be established in this region was finalized. Work in this regard has already been started. We are looking for doctors that we can hire to do 5 day shifts. Medicines are being collected as well.

2- Non food items and food rations.

It was recommended that we start collecting non food items and also look into supply of food ration packs.

Special Thanks:

A special note of thanks for 4×4 Engaged, the volunteers that joined up and for all IJC members.

Report Courtesy :IJC