How To Help Flood Victims In Pakistan
Pakistani flood survivors carry relief food supplies as they walk in a flooded area of the village of Bassera on August 17, 2010.
Pakistani flood survivors carry relief food supplies as they walk in a flooded area of the village of Bassera on August 17, 2010.
Banaras Khan/AFP/Getty ImagesRelentless rain and rising waters have flooded entire villages in Pakistan. Many in the region still have no food, drinking water, shelter or supplies.
The United Nations, the World Bank and the U.S. have called for billions of dollars in aid, but private funds have been slow in coming.
Guests:
Daniel Borochoff, president and founder, American Institute of Philanthropy
Peter Biro, senior communications officer, International Rescue Committee
To see the U.S. State Department's list of organizations accepting funds for relief work in Pakistan, click here.
More From Asia
Comments
You must be signed in to leave a comment. Sign In / Register
Please keep your community civil. All comments must follow the NPR.org Community rules and terms of use, and will be moderated prior to posting. NPR reserves the right to use the comments we receive, in whole or in part, and to use the commenter's name and location, in any medium. See also the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Community FAQ.
