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Architecture for Humanity - Appeal

This is an appeal from "Architecture for Humanity":

"On October 8th a 7.6 magnitude earthquake rocked the region near Kashmir, less than 65 miles from Islamabad, Pakistan. Three major cities were completely destroyed: Muzaffarabad, Mansehra, Balakot and hundreds of villages are still unreachable by the rescue teams. The death toll currently stands at 41,000, with over 70,000 injured. An estimated 3.3 million who have lost their homes. There are critical concerns that the lack of treatment for many of those injured, combined with shortage of water and sanitation facilities will lead to increased fatalities. The area that was hit is quite mountainous, difficult to reach and in less than three weeks the typical harsh and cold winter will descend on the region. The real need is not only in relief and recovery but the transitional and long term shelter needs of those displaced - shelter that must be earthquake resistant for the future. Many more will die due to inadequate protection in the coming months and a second tragedy will unfold unless the international reconstruction community responds adequately. Five-hundred thousand have still to be reached and have not recieved any help say UN Food Programme officials.

Architecture for Humanity is focused on supporting regionally-based, long-term reconstruction efforts. If you would like to get involved, please email
staff@architectureforhumanity.com with "South Asia Earthquake" in the subject headline."

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