We also took note that most people wore the only clothing they had. Instead of providing hand-me-downs, we took the initiative to provide tailoring centers at the camps. We invested in the purchase of sewing machines and set up tailoring stations for men and women, complete with electricity, fans and generously donated clothing & other essential raw materials. We introduced a token system to have people come to the tailoring centers in the morning for measurements and have their new clothes ready the same evening. Each of the tailors (70% women) at the center are hired on daily wages (paid by KRT) from within the camp residents and produces over 500 suites per day.

With the scorching heat, we saw the need to provide relief for certain perishable daily necessities such as milk. Through the generous donation of one of our sponsors, we have supplied refrigerated trucks that supply fresh milk & juices to the camp residents with children.

We located an empty building (old Sawabi Police station), negotiated and paid for rental from the landlord and converted the building to provide an alternative shelter from the tent living in the camps. We are presently housing 150 – 200 people from the camps in this building which provides full kitchen & food along with better living and sanitary conditions.

Keeping in mind the youngest of the affected we have invested in and initiated a sports program that provides uniforms and kit for various competitive sports activities such as football and cricket. This provides a welcome distraction and stress relief for the children, keeping them constructively busy and mentally healthy.

There are many more activities and programs we want to sponsor and deliver to the camps housing the affected. We welcome the willingness of people like you to stand by our fellow country men and women, during this time of their need. We ask you to go the extra mile and join our efforts for the affected areas relief program.