Riphah Social Welfare Department

March 26th to April 26th 2016.

Report on Tharparkar: A relief operation for Drought Areas

First of all we are Thankful to ALLAH (swt) who has blessed us with a drive to work for a good cause than we are grateful to Respectable Pro-Chancellor Riphah International University and DMT IIMCT Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan for his unconditional and maximum support and confidence in RSWD. It is under his visionary guidance that today as a team we stand here with pride .We are fortunate to be part of an organization like Riphah, which provide us a wonderful platform to serve the Muslim Ummah and enable us to earn the good deeds for Hereafter. As Islamic International Medical College Trust (IIMCT) & Riphah International University

are known for its mission to support under privileged communities in the country. Team

of motivated doctors and volunteer students of all faculties and especially of MBBS has

proved their commitment for rendering the medical and relief activities in different parts

of the country. They have provided medical aid for earthquake victims of last year in Dir

district and held number of free medical services. It is a proud privilege of IIMCT that

they had provided medical services in Thar area and also installed hand pumps in

previous projects as well.

Tharparkar ……… The Drought

Tharparkar desert in Sindh is the largest desert of Pakistan and the eighteenth largest in

the world with an area of 19638 square kilometers. The population of Tharparkar in

1998 was approximately 914291.

Tharparkar District is one of the twenty nine districts of Sindh province in Pakistan. It is

headquartered at Mithi. It has the lowest Human Development Index of all the districts in

Sindh. Pakistan Emergency Food Security Alliance (PEFSA) released a statement on

16th of March 2014 about the overall situation of malnourished children in Sindh.

According to the statement there are 57% malnourished children under 5 years of age

are stunted.

Mithi

Mithi is a tehsil of Tharparkar District, and the town Mithi is a district headquarter as well as the commercial hub of the district. Agriculture, handicrafts and live stocks are also key business activities. The population of Mithi town is increasing rapidly because of its commercial attraction.

Under 5 Mortalities in Thar in previous months Reported:

1. Civil Hospital Mithi- 326 2. RHC Islam Kot- 13 3. THQ Nagar Parkat- 24 4. THQ Diplo- 2 5. THQ Chachro- 24 6. TOTAL- 398

A view of Mithi village

Summary of Expenses Respectable DMT-IIMCT provided 1.5 million amount for different section of relief activities. The details are mentioned in the given table.

Task Cost

Livelihood 4Lakh

Medical Camps 2 Lakh

Food Packages 3 Lakh

Operational Need 1 Lakh

Water Sources 5 lakh

Riphah as an organization is always keen to participate dynamically in National Disasters to perform our optimistic role for Pakistan. Initial survey was conducted prior to the visit and and the current situation was analyzed. In this regard,

the Secretary Health Sindh and Director General Health Sindh were approached; they confirmed and appreciated the Riphah initiative for Tharparkar relief activity, they deputed the District Health Officer to facilitate Riphah team.

Dr. Azhar Haleem Meeting with Deputy Commissioner, Mithi

Moreover, meetings were held with local NGOs and Government bodies and they all

cordially welcomed us. This was very encouraging and source of motivation.

With the grace of Allah (Subhan wa Taa’la) a team of Riphah Social Welfare

Department (RSWD), Islamic International Medical College Trust/Riphah International

University, Islamabad, visited the Tharparkar’s (SINDH) drought area at “Taulaka

MITHI” Senior Programme Manager of RSWD lead the Riphah team on 26th March,

2016 to 2nd April 2016 and perform the rehabilitation/Medical care services, provide the

edible goods packets, livestock and drilled the water wells for them.

Our journey from the Capital of Pakistan to Capital of Tharparkar was one of rare and a

memorable journey. A journey from presence of all to absence of all was a painful

realization. The entire students who were with me in the train enjoyed a lot with smiling

faces cracking jokes throughout the way. The moment we landed at Taulaka MITHI

seems like a magic world because the sun immediately snatches all the smiles and

comfort from our faces and the miseries which were spread all over the land pluck out

all the hopes from our hearts and souls .It was unbelievable but a cruel fact that the land

which was created in the name of Islam where we all were supposed to help each other,

there humanity lies helpless and hopeless. A sudden wave remind us we are here to do

give hope not just to be spectators. We started our relief activities without taking care of

merciless sun and bothering about the comforts we left far away. The spark in the eyes

of people who were treated , who were supported regarding food , gifted with livestock

gave us hope and guide us a new vision towards life a revelation of its own kind.

The moment Riphah team started relief activities the land suddenly appear to be

beautiful the merciless sun turn into a source to do more , the misery prevailing

everywhere started fading away.

Following are the details of relief activities:

In response to emerging complicated situation of Tharparkar, Riphah with its increasing

focus on the rural poor is providing a wide range of programs to support the

development of marginal areas and disadvantaged peoples.

1. Food Packages:

AlhumduLillah, Riphah distribute the food packages for 100 families worth of 2820/- per packet (inclusive transportation) with following items:

a. Pulses 5kg b. Ghee 2.5 kg c. Oatmeal 1kg d. Tea 1/2 kg e. Baby Milk (Bunyad) 1/2 kg f. Rice 10kg

A view of distributing edible goods

2. Livestock/Goats Livestock (Goats) were distributed among 80 (Eighty) most deserving families worth of 7500/- per unit.

Few glimpse of distributing livestock

3. Health Care and Medical Services

Alhumdu Lillah, Riphah manage to arrange 6 medical camps in six different villages of Tharparkar.

First camp was at Baglihar villagem where we had OPD of almost 200 patients.

At village Karam Ali : OPD of 270 patients.

KathoSaman : OPD of 200 patients.

Amanro (border area): 320 patients were given medical treatment.

Singhario Bheel: 270 patients were treated.

Border area Kunri: 340 patients.

Total more than 2000 patients were given medical and health care services by our dedicated team.

4. Fundamental Need for survival : Water the most important need for survival was the top priority of Riphah for the purpose and an attempt to support our brothers and sisters four water wells were selected for digging, estimate of .56 million per unit . (In Progressed)

Following are the major recommendations of different stake holders in response to

findings of survey;

Future Plans

The solution of Thar is in long term development plans at least 5 years plans, address

to their livelihood focus that is Livestock, Agriculture, drinking and irrigation water, in

addition to health education and other safety nets.

– Public, Private and Nonprofit partnerships need to be explored.

Livestock: Following are the recommendation of many stake holders;

– Immediate cash compensation on livestock mortalities

– Ensure smooth Veterinary Services

– Ensure Smooth and Cost Effective Supplies of Livestock & Fodder.

Agriculture: Considering the major livelihood that depend on rain water….alternate

water accessibility needed to work out as long term solution but immediate steps need

to be taken’

– Compensation for Losses

– Seed Distribution

– Seed Bank

– Drip Irrigation

– Fertilizers

– Tool Support

– Water

– Rain water harvesting Interventions

– Availability of safe drinking Water

– Food / Dry ration assistance till monsoon

– Equitable supplies at the door step

Health Services:

– Needed to ensure 100% Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Level Health Facilities.

– Communication: Local mass Media Health Awareness Program with use of Mobile

Phone & FM Radio.

– Early warning System required to be established.

– Social Protection: especially to vulnerable through safety nets programs

– Transportation System: Health Services/ Ambulances Free or on subsidized rates.

Its proud privilege of IIMCT that they had provided medical services in Thar area and

also installed hand pumps previously

RSWD with the help of Riphah/IIMC-T students and student societies raised the fund for noble cause. The relief items were collected by student’s devotion and dedication, faculty and staffs members support was always there to support the noble cause. Different national and domestic NGOs/INGOs and Sindh Health Authorities were also contacted to participate in said project. The details of collections & expenses are expressed below:

Contributions:

1 General Masood, Principal IIMC 100,000

2 Dr. Tahir, Prof. Paeds 50,000

3 IIMCT Students 482,830

4 Mr. Hassan M Khan, DMT (Personal)

50,000

5 Assistant Professor Umair Sadiq 180,000

6 IIMCT Contribution (DMT) 1,500,000

Total Receipt: 2,362,830 (Rs)

Expenditures:

1 Travelling and conveyance 110,900

2 Purchase of Goats 530,600

3 Fuel/Travel expense 61,859

4 Food Expenses 15,090

5 Medicine For Medical Camp 79,380

6 Food Packets 278,500

7 Hand Pumps 69,000

8 Accommodation 37,000

Total Expenses: 1,182,329 (Rs)

Cash in Hand: 90,000 (Rs)

IN Bank: 1,090,501 (Rs)

Following were the part of team for Dir & Thar relief operations: List of Participants for Dir & Thar Relief Operation Sr.No Name Program Year/Semester Tasks Activity

1 PROF. DR. TAHIR CHAUDHRY Professor

2 UMAIR SADIQ Asst.Prof

3 DR.KHAWAR ABBAS Doctor

4 DR.HADI RAZA Doctor

5 NASEER AHMED Assist. Manager

6 DR.WAJAHAT

7 SUBHAN ULLAH

MTTHI -Facilitation

8 MUHAMMAD ARSHAD

Health Coordinator

PDD approvals, Budgeting &

forecasting and Planning

9 SHOUBAN TANVEER Driver Driver Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief & Thar Relief Camp

10 MUHAMMAD YOUSAF Driver Driver Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief

11 JAVARIA MUSTAFA SSD Communication & Coordination Earth Quake Relief

12 HASNAIN ALI RIMS

Media Coverage Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief & Thar Relief Camp

13 MUHAMMAD UMAR ASHRAF RIMS BMC-4 Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief

14 HAROON IBRAHIM FEAS 8th SEMESTER Fund collection Thar Project

15 FAKHAR MUNIR SIAL MBBS 4th year Thar Relief Camp Thar Project

16 SHEHRYAR HAIDER MBBS 4th year Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief

17 SHAHARYAR HUSSAIN MBBS 4th year Fund collection Thar Project

18 HAFIZA ZOON SHAHID MBBS 4th year Fund collection Thar Project

19 SYEDA WAFA ZAHRA HAMDANI MBBS 4th year Fund collection Thar Project

20 TARIQ AKBAR IIDC 3rd year Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief

21 SHAHWAR HASSAN MBBS 3rd year Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief

22 BILAL AHMED MBBS 3rd year Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief

23 ADEEL AHMAD MBBS 3rd year Thar Relief Camp Thar Project

24 MUHAMMAD BILAL SHEHZAD MBBS 3rd year Fund collection Thar Project

25 MUDASSAR MAQSOOD MBBS 3rd year Fund collection Thar Project

26 AMIR NISAR GONDAL MBBS 3rd year Fund collection Thar Project

27 MARIA IQBAL MBBS 3rd year Fund collection Thar Project

28 MOMINA KHAN MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Earth Quake Relief

29 AZKA DAR MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Earth Quake Relief

30 KHADIJA AURANGZEB ABBASI MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Earth Quake Relief

31 ADEEL GUJAR MBBS 2nd year Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief

32 ASHHUB HASSAN RANA MBBS 2nd year Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief

33 BILAL SHAHZAD MBBS 2nd year Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief

34 MUHAMMAD RAMIZ MBBS 2nd year Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief

35 UMAR JAVED MBBS 2nd year Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief & Thar Relief Camp

36 MUHAMMAD FARHAN JAFFAR MBBS 2nd year Thar Relief Camp Thar Project

37 HUNAIN RAUF GHUMAN MBBS 2nd year Thar Relief Camp Thar Project

38 NASIK ABDULLAH MUHAMMAD MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Thar Project

39 WANIA AKRM MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Thar Project

40 ABIDAWALI KHAN MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Thar Project

41 AYESHA KHANAM MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Thar Project

42 ALEEZA AMIR MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Thar Project

43 ZOHA MARYAM MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Thar Project

44 HAREEM FATIMA MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Thar Project

45 AMNA MAZHAR MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Thar Project

46 NAWAL IRFAN MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Thar Project

47 GHANIA SEHAR MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Thar Project

48 KOMAL KALSOOM MBBS 2nd year Fund collection Thar Project

49 HAMZA ASIF MBBS 1st year Fund collection Earth Quake Relief

50 HUNAIN GHUMAN MBBS 1st year Fund collection Earth Quake Relief

51 ALEEZA AAMIR MBBS 1st year Fund collection Earth Quake Relief

52 AMNA MAZHAR MBBS 1st year Fund collection Earth Quake Relief

53 ABIDA WALI MBBS 1st year Fund collection Earth Quake Relief

54 AYESHA KHANUM MBBS 1st year Fund collection Earth Quake Relief

55 AZKA AFZAL MBBS 1st year Fund collection Earth Quake Relief

56

QAZI MUHAMMAD SIBGHATULLAH MBBS 1st year Fund collection Thar Project

57 MUHAMMAD USMAN MBBS 1st year Fund collection Thar Project

58 FARIHA JAVAID MBBS 1st year Fund collection Thar Project

59 ZUBARIA LIAQUAT MBBS 1st year Fund collection Thar Project

60 HABIB UR REHMAN YOUSAFZAI Host at Dir Earth Quake Relief

61 FARHAN JAFAR MBBS 1st year Fund collection & Relief Camp Earth Quake Relief & Thar Relief Camp