YOURDIL: Flood Recovery Recap

[mashal awais]

Hey folks, 

Just to let you know what DIL has been doing on the ground. Thanks for your support here in Austin!

mashal

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From: Samaaria Malik <sama...@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 8, 2010 at 9:52 PM
Subject: Fw: YD: Flood Recovery Recap
To: DIL GROUP <your-di...@googlegroups.com>

NOTE: In this flood-recovery stage, DIL’s fundraising priorities are now re-focused again on the key DIL efforts: schools and libraries, teacher training, technology, and vocational training.   DIL RAISES $100,000 IN THE U.S. FOR EMERGENCY FLOOD-RELIEF IN PAKISTAN; URGENCY FOR SCHOOLS AND CRITICAL PROGRAMS NEVER GREATER   DIL extends deep appreciation to its supporters for their amazing efforts during this summer’s catastrophic flooding that has impacted much of Pakistan. Thanks to widespread, grassroots awareness-building, event-planning, and fundraising, DIL raised almost $100,000 in the United States.   About $20,000 of this was dedicated to help a total of 10,000 people across Pakistan for:   Immediate emergency aid: food, infant formula, hygiene kits (soaps, clothing, mosquito nets) Helping 12 house reconstructions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Three Medical camps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Repairing six damaged DIL schools in Khairpur   The remaining proceeds are dedicated to:   Rebuilding and/or repairing five schools in Jamshoro and Dadu to support 620 students and 32 teachers to return to education Helping up to four villages in Khairpur by rebuilding homes and restoring water and sanitation. DIL will also help farmers restore flooded land, so it can again support income-producing crops   Unfortunately, 8,000 schools across Pakistan were destroyed, and all government schools in Sindh are being used as emergency shelters. The global community is even more awakened to the realization that education is the only solution to Pakistan’s long-term stability and prosperity.     Please know how valuable and inspiring your support is at this crossroads moment for Pakistan. In the midst of the country’s struggle to recover, DIL’s 150 schools provide a critically-needed anchor for 17,000 children and their families. They also provide life-saving hope when it's easy to fall into despair. We extend deep gratitude to our generous community and all you touch. In addition to the widespread awareness and support sparked by coverage in the LA Times, Huffington Post, NY Times, and on Girl Effect’s Facebook project, we recognize these specific chapters that organized and/or partnered with fundraisers in their community for   DIL FLOOD-RELIEF EVENTS:   DIL SAN FRANCISCO; YOUR DIL LA; YOUR DIL HOUSTON; DIL SAN DIEGO; YOUR DIL AUSTIN; YOUR DIL SAN FRANCISCO

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