Islamabad, In a significant effort to aid recovery for families hit by flooding, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), together with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has distributed 300 buffaloes across five districts in Sindh Province. This distribution, part of a broader livelihood assistance initiative, targets affected families in Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, Dadu, Khairpur, and Shikarpur, as well as in Jaffrabad district of Balochistan.
According to Pakistan Red Crescent Society, the buffaloes were handed over during ceremonies in each district during Ramadan, attended by PRCS Secretary General Muhammad Abaidullah Khan, local PRCS and IFRC officials, staff, volunteers, and community leaders.
The Chairman of PRCS thanked the organization’s staff and volunteers for their dedication and outlined ongoing commitments to support affected communities with various relief measures, including cash assistance and healthcare services. The effort is complemented by a recent allocation of 60 cows each to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 280 loaders to be distributed across several provinces.
Community elders have praised the initiative, recognizing its potential to restore normalcy to their lives. IFRC’s Head of Delegation in Pakistan, Mr. Peter Ophoff, also acknowledged the collaborative effort’s impact.