Pakistan is one of the countries in the world most affected by the consequences of the climate crisis – although the country has caused less than one percent of greenhouse gases and has achieved the climate goals of the United Nations since 2020. The climate crisis knows no boundaries, as became abundantly clear in the summer of 2022: as a result of the extreme monsoon, around a third of Pakistan was under water. Months later, the water is still standing in large parts of the country.
Together with our long-standing local partner, Help is providing emergency aid for those affected by the flood disaster in Pakistan: we distribute food packages and mosquito nets, because the stagnant water is the ideal breeding ground for malaria mosquitoes. In addition, we support health care through mobile clinics. Help also provided comprehensive aid during the extreme floods in 2010 and subsequently promoted disaster preparedness on site.