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Aid boxes needed for Pakistan flood victims

The flood waters in Pakistan might be subsiding - and media attention is turning elsewhere - but the major relief effort to help the millions
of displaced and destitute men, women and children to rebuild their lives is just starting.
A group of families living in West being reported also joined the box appeal.
and North Swindon have joined a in the media is For details mail: swindon.pak-
worldwide appeal for aid boxes of that food prices [email protected] or call 0788
essential items to be sent to Pakistan have rocketed in 44 76 928.
for distribution. Pakistan. People
And they are calling on Swindon who were very The following items should be
people to help by packing small poor already now packed into a cardboard box
boxes of basic essential items to help have even less to measuring about 15” x 15” x
a family get through the emergency. survive on. We 12.”
The first collection in early Septem- know that each • 6 sachets of rehydration salts
ber resulted in 100 boxes being sent box you make up e.g. Dioralyte
from the town. The group hope for will provide a life-
many more. line for a family in • 2 bars of antiseptic soap
PIA, the Pakistani national air- their hour of need. • 12 x 250ml juice drinks
line, are flying flood relief supplies “Thank you for • 2 x 1 litre cartons of long life
from around the world to Pakistan your support and whole milk
free of charge. It also arranges the generosity.” • Hi-energy bars made with
dispatch of boxes to reputable relief Second delivery from Swindon ready to go, back from left, Packed and la- vegetable oil
agencies for onward distribution to Imran Ashraf, Fatima Khan, Matt Jones, Khizer Haroon, Meru belled boxes can • 2 packs of dates
the worst affected areas. Khizer, Alan Gansert, Faraz Ahmed, Ejaz Khan. Front, Duri be dropped off at • 1 pack of potato chips
When packed, label the box Ashraf with Zayaan and Zoha The Link office at • 1 pack of disposable cups
‘Pakistan Flood Relief Pack’ on at Basepoint Busi- • 6 pairs of socks
least two sides using a printed label encourage friends and family to ness Centre, Rivermead Drive, • 1 cotton sheet (clean,
or marker pen. All boxes donated donate too. Westlea - behind the old Renault used are fine)
are delivered to PIA at Heathrow. “Personally I was a bit scepti- building. • 1 sweater or blanket (clean,
Group member Imran Ashraf cal when the appeal for aid boxes Shaw Ridge Primary School and used items are fine)
said, “please spread the word and was first launched, but what is not Isambard Community School have
• 2 packs of sanitary towels
• 2 pairs of ladies underwear
Mayor hosts flood relief curry night on 29 September See a video presented by
at The Bombay Lounge, Peatmoor Pakistani entertainer Fakhar-e-
To book a table at a time that suits you call the restaurant on 887799. If unable to attend, Alam who has visited the flooded
order a takeaway and have it delivered. All profits will be donated to the mayor’s Pakistan flood appeal. areas at www.swindonlink.com

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