Success Stories

On October 7, 2023, a significant turn of events escalated the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, placing over 2.2 million Palestinians in an extremely vulnerable situation. Families have been torn apart, homes destroyed, and daily life has become a constant struggle for survival. Amidst this devastating crisis, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan, in partnership with trusted local organizations like Gazze Destek, Onsur, Hayrat, IHH, and Cansuyu, has stepped up its efforts to provide immediate humanitarian relief to the people of Gaza.

Searing temperature and minimal rainfall in mid-2022 caused the worst condition of drought in Pakistan’s vast and isolated desert regions of Cholistan. Thousands of pastoralist families faced severe water scarcity and food crises for themselves and livestock across the Cholistan region. Alkhidmat launched an emergency response and helped thousands of inhabitants by providing them with clean water, medical aid and ration packages including flour, cooking oil, pulses, rice as well as water and fodder to livestock. In addition, three medical-cum-base camps were set up to provide relief in the region.

As one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change, Pakistan has been facing the brunt of climate-induced hazards. In the summer of 2022, the country experienced the largest amount of rainfall since 1961. Consequently, droughts in Cholistan desert along with floods across the country affected over 33 million people in 120 districts causing devastation to lives, livelihoods, livestock, and critical infrastructure in Pakistan. Alkhidmat teams responded to the challenge by carrying out integrated rescue and relief work in affected areas, including evacuation of stranded families, distribution of humanitarian supplies, and establishment of temporary shelters, medical camps, and learning centers.