Project Report
| May 15, 2025
Pool Funds do support in Emergencies
By Abid Lashari | Project Lead
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Project Summary
Disasters in Pakistan—such as floods, fires, and heatwaves—continue to disproportionately impact the most vulnerable, especially persons with disabilities, children, and women in rural areas. NDF Pakistan’s “Pool Fund for Disaster Emergency” aims to establish a readily available emergency fund through GlobalGiving to respond swiftly when disaster strikes.
This pooled fund supports rapid relief operations, distribution of emergency supplies, temporary shelters, and medical assistance for marginalized communities across Sindh.
Key Highlights
1. Pool Fund Mobilized
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Through GlobalGiving donations, the pool fund reached USD $2,000 by April 2025
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Local contributions (in-kind and cash) further strengthened emergency reserves
2. Heatwave Preparedness – Sanghar
3. Capacity & Logistics Strengthened
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Purchased emergency stock (tents, water filters, tarps) now stored at NDF warehouses
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Updated NDF’s Rapid Response Protocol to ensure inclusive response in emergencies
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Jan 9, 2025
Pool fund is to tackle emergency immediately
By Tariq Hussain | Project Lead
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1. Executive Summary
The Pool Fund for Disaster Emergency in Pakistan project was established to provide a rapid, coordinated response to various emergencies, including floods, earthquakes, and other natural or man-made disasters. The pooled resources enable swift action, ensuring affected communities receive immediate relief and long-term recovery support. This report summarizes the progress, impact, challenges, and next steps during the reporting period.
2. Objectives of the Project
- Establish a flexible and responsive funding mechanism for disaster emergencies.
- Provide immediate relief, including food, shelter, and medical assistance, to affected communities.
- Support long-term recovery and resilience-building efforts.
3. Progress Overview
3.1. Rapid Response Teams
- Deployed 02 teams within 24–48 hours of disaster events, to provide immediate support in evacuation, shelters, foods & NFIs (Non-Food items)
- Collaborated with local organizations and local & provincial Government bodies to streamline aid distribution.
3.2. Community Resilience Initiatives
- Conducted 02 disaster preparedness workshops in high-risk areas.
- Established early warning systems in collaboration with local authorities.
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Aug 27, 2024
NDF is ready to meet Rain emergency 2024
By Abid Hussain | Project Lead
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This report outlines the progress of the "Pool Fund for Disaster Emergency in Pakistan". The project was initiated to create a centralized fund that can be rapidly mobilized in response to natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and fires, providing immediate relief to affected communities across Pakistan. Funds were pooled through various international donors, including GlobalGiving, to ensure prompt response and support during disaster situations.
Objectives of the Project
- To establish a rapid-response disaster relief fund to provide immediate support to disaster-affected communities.
- To pool resources and donations from global donors to ensure quick and effective disaster relief efforts.
- To provide emergency supplies, temporary shelter, medical assistance, and rehabilitation support to disaster victims.
- To strengthen disaster preparedness and capacity-building efforts within local communities.
3. Funds Received from GlobalGiving
Primary Uses of Funds:
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- Procurement of emergency relief supplies (food, water, medical supplies, hygiene kits).
- Provision of temporary shelter (tents, tarpaulins, blankets).
- Deployment of medical teams for emergency healthcare.
- Rehabilitation efforts including support for rebuilding homes and restoring livelihoods.
- NDF is ready & prepared to meet rain emergency during current year 2024, we have finalized strategy to support affected communities.
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