Islamabad: Google.com, the world’s largest search engine and technology company, has launched a global fundraising campaign for the rehabilitation of flood victims of Pakistan, news sources reported on September 13.
The search engine will display ads, asking its billions of users across the globe to donate USD 15 to USD 50 each. The ads will also include a link to a report by the Centre for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) and Human Rights Watch (HRW), endorsing the country’s need for immediate financial and material support.
In similar news, Austria has also declared EUR 2 million aid for the flood affectees of Pakistan under the ‘2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan (FRP)’ programme, a joint effort by the UN and the Government of Pakistan to support flood victims in August. The funds were announced by the Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg in a statement issued by the Austrian government.
Similarly, the Chinese government announced another round of help and support, consisting of over 3,000 bags of relief materials, in a show of brotherhood and unity. The Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Nong Rong, handed over the relief supplies to the Balochistan authorities. He stated that the Chinese government is following the flood situation in Pakistan and will assist the Pakistani people in their time of need.
It is worth noting that Pakistan has been heavily struck by climate change, with persistent monsoon rains followed by floods. More than 33 million people have been displaced as a result of the flood, and they are forced to live under the open sky with little to no assistance. The government and private non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are working in the affected areas to provide help. However, the government anticipates a lengthier recovery time due to the wide-spread extent of the damage inflicted by the disaster.
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