Project Report
| May 15, 2025
Fire incident leads to destruction of Family
By Abid Lashari | Project Lead
Project Background
Fires in rural Sindh continue to devastate already vulnerable communities. In February 2025, multiple families across Nawabshah and nearby villages lost their homes and belongings due to accidental fires caused by short circuits and open flames. These incidents disproportionately affected women, children, and persons with disabilities.
To respond to this crisis, NDF Pakistan launched an emergency relief and rehabilitation project with the support of GlobalGiving’s online crowdfunding platform and its generous global donor community.
Project Achievements (February–April 2025)
1. Emergency Relief to 02 Affected Families
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Distributed food packages (rice, wheat flour, lentils, oil, tea, sugar) covering one month of rations
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Provided non-food items: blankets, floor mats, mosquito nets, cooking utensils, and clothes
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Delivered clean drinking water containers and hygiene kits to each family
2. Psychological First Aid and Health Support
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Arranged psychological first aid and trauma counseling, especially for children and mothers
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Health checkups and minor treatments provided through mobile health units
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Distributed essential medicines including burn creams, painkillers, and rehydration salts
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Jan 7, 2025
People effected by fire need your attention
By Abid Hussain | Project Lead
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1. Executive Summary
The Help Fire Incident Affected Families in Sindh project was initiated to provide immediate relief, rehabilitation, and long-term support to families affected by devastating fire incidents in Sindh. The project aims to address urgent needs such as shelter, food, and medical assistance while promoting sustainable recovery through community resilience programs. This report highlights the progress made, challenges faced, and planned activities during the reporting period.
2. Objectives of the Project
- Provide emergency relief to families affected by fire incidents.
- Support rehabilitation efforts through shelter reconstruction and livelihood restoration.
- Raise awareness about fire safety and prevention measures in vulnerable communities.
3. Progress Overview
3.1. Emergency Relief Provided
- Families Assisted: 09
- Relief Items Distributed:
- Food packages (rice, flour, cooking oil, pulses, etc.): 09
- Hygiene kits (soap, sanitizers, sanitary pads, etc.): 09
- Temporary shelters (tents, tarpaulins): 09
3.2. Medical Assistance
- Coordinated with local healthcare providers to offer treatment for burns, respiratory issues, and trauma.
- Number of Individuals Treated: 60
3.3. Rehabilitation Efforts
- Shelter Reconstruction: Provided building materials for 02 homes.
- Livelihood Restoration: Distributed small grants and toolkits for 01 family to restart businesses or agriculture activities.
3.4. Fire Safety Awareness
- Conducted 05 community sessions on fire prevention and safety measures.
- Distributed informational leaflets in local languages to 30 households.
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Aug 26, 2024
Fire incidents make families dependents
By Abid Hussain | Project Lead
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This report highlights the progress made in the project "Help Fire Incident Affected Families in Sindh". The project was launched to provide emergency relief and rehabilitation support to families impacted by fire incidents in rural Sindh. Funds were raised through GlobalGiving, which enabled us to assist affected families with immediate relief supplies, temporary shelters, and long-term rehabilitation efforts.
Objectives of the Project
- To provide immediate relief (food, water, and medical supplies) to families affected by fire incidents.
- To distribute temporary shelters and basic household items.
- To support the long-term rehabilitation of affected families by assisting with livelihood recovery and rebuilding efforts.
- To ensure psychological support for families dealing with trauma from the incidents.
Funds Received from GlobalGiving
Primary Uses of Funds:
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- Emergency relief kits (food, water, hygiene, and medical supplies)
- Temporary shelters (tents and tarpaulins)
- Basic household items (cooking utensils, blankets, etc.)
- Livelihood restoration support (seeds, tools, small grants)
- Counseling and psychological support services
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