Tag: Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan

Lahore, February 15, 2023 (PPI-OT):On Monday morning of 6th February two massive earthquakes of magnitude 7.8 and 7.6 hit south-eastern Turkiye, near the Syrian border, taking lives of thousands of people and bulldozing millions of residential buildings. The aftershocks and repercussions of deadly earthquake are still there as the death toll rises to 41,200 many people became homeless and waiting under open sky in freezing cold weather for help. Rescue teams are busy in unearthing people under the heaps of rubble.

Right now, the main needs are emergency shelters, hot meals and basic relief. There have been more than 100 aftershocks. People have left homes. They are fearful of staying inside, or perhaps fearful of another major earthquake. In these tough times Pakistan is standing with Turkiye and Syria by providing aid through various ways. Amongst them is Pakistan’s Leading non-profit organization Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan. Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan is one of the leading, non-profit organization, fully dedicated to humanitarian services since 1990. Alkhidmat volunteers are doing great job on all forefronts in aiding earthquake victims of Turkiye and Syria.

At this crucial time Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan needs your help when thousands of people have lost their lives and many are injured being under the rubble for several hours. Alkhidmat is extending a hand of help with your support and relief supplies to earthquake victims. Alkhidmat Foundation in collaboration with Turkish partner organizations is responding on the ground in quake-hit areas of Turkiye and Syria by distributing hot meals, blankets, mattresses and shelter tents to the victims.

For more information, contact:
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
711, Block J-2 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42 35957260
Fax: +92-42 35957261
Email: info@al-khidmatfoundation.org
Website: http://al-khidmatfoundation.org/

Lahore, February 15, 2023 (PPI-OT):The morning of 6th February was challenging for the Turkish and Syrian people. They slept with the dreams of continuing their routine life, while nature had different plans. In the early morning of that day, a 7.8 magnitude quake shook South-eastern Turkey, Syria and nearby countries.

It was so massive. Small apartments and the grand buildings moved back and forth like a lightweight pendulum. Quake jolts even break the roads. Since this happened in the early morning, very few were awake, whereas most were sleeping. They did not even get a chance to escape the disaster.

Turkish and Syrian people were helplessly crying. The hue and cry over the loss of family, friends and properties could be heard in nearby lands.

6th February was a dark day. Meanwhile, the rescue, another jolt of 7.5 magnitudes, left people in destruction, pain, crying. It transformed the Adana and Gaziantep into big hills of worthless rubble. Numerous poor Turkish and Syrian people got stuck in it for hours, crying for aid.

Turkey and Syria earthquake death toll 2023:

Aljazeera reports the death toll is more than 35800 are Turkish deaths, whereas 5400 are Syrians. Causalities are not stopping here as rescuers are removing the rumble; they find a newly dead body.

How can you help Turkish and Syrian earthquake victims?

The quake destroyed many cities’ infrastructure. Turkish and Syrian victims need your help.

You can help them by donating as much as possible to the organizations you trust. Alkhidmat foundation has been one of the NGOs on the destruction site since it began.

Alkhidmat volunteers, in collaboration with local organizations, are rescuing quake victims. We are giving them;

Medicines

Cooked food

Shelters

To accelerate the rescue process, we need your help. Donate by clicking here.

https://alkhidmat.org/akf-donations.php

Verdict:

Erdogan, the Turkish president, declared this earthquake the most massive one in 100 years. Turkish and Syrians are in desperate need of your help. Your little donation can save them.

For more information, contact:
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
711, Block J-2 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42 35957260
Fax: +92-42 35957261
Email: info@al-khidmatfoundation.org
Website: http://al-khidmatfoundation.org/

Lahore, February 14, 2023 (PPI-OT):A press conference was organized in Lahore Press Club regarding the situation after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and the relief activities of Al-Khidmat Foundation. In which Secretary General of Al Khidmat Foundation Syed Waqas Jafri and Managing Director of Al Khidmat Global Shahid Iqbal participated. Syed Waqas Jafari while addressing the press conference said that Al-Khidmat has given loans to speed up relief activities. Faraz Bhi” campaign has been launched. Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan has started relief activities with 50 crore rupees to help the earthquake victims and suffering brothers and sisters of Turkey and Syria.

In which 6,200 tents, 25,000 blankets, 10,000 tarpaulin sheets and 300 tons of food and drinks are being sent to Turkey and Syria. Immediately after the Al-Khidmat earthquake, with the help of partner organizations in Turkey and Syria, cooked meals, food packages, warm clothes, Provision of tents, beds and blankets Syed Waqas Jafari said that Vice President of Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan Muhammad Abdul Shakuramdadi is on a visit to Turkey and Syria to monitor the activities. Turkey and Syria are our brother Islamic countries and we have long-standing relations with both countries.

A delegation of Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan met the Consul General of the Republic of Turkey, Amir Ozbey, in Lahore and conveyed the sentiments of the people of Pakistan along with helping their suffering brothers and sisters. Whenever there was a need in Pakistan, the brothers and sisters of Turkey generously helped us, now it is our duty to support them in this hour of difficulty. He said that Al-Khidmat Foundation is in contact with the Turkish Embassy in Pakistan, Turkish charity organizations and is continuing to provide all possible assistance to the earthquake victims of Turkey and Syria. Shahid Iqbal, Managing Director of Al Khidmat Global, said that Muhammad Abdul Shakoor, Vice President of Al Khidmat Foundation Pakistan, along with his team arrived in Turkey on February 8 to assist and assist the earthquake victims and met with Ali Shaheen, Member of Parliament of Turkey, Hirat and IHH.

Officials and Pakistani youths in Turkey to discuss the strategy regarding the earthquake devastation, losses and joint relief efforts. He also visited the earthquake-affected area of ​​Ghazi Antib and Syria. He said that the 47-member search and rescue team of Al-Khidmat Foundation has arrived in Turkey on February 10 to participate in the ongoing relief operation in Turkey. Named. The team is equipped with advanced equipment to search for people in the wreckage. This mission of Al-Khidmat Foundation is working under the command of Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD) of Ministry of Interior of Turkey. This move it has been done with the advice and support of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Islamabad and Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TECA) Pakistan. He said that the government of Turkey and Turkish Airlines have offered us to deliver relief goods from Pakistan to Turkey free of charge.

A team of 47-member volunteers of al-Khidmat is continuing the search operation in the city of Adiyaman in Turkey. High-rise buildings have been destroyed, but in the hope of the lives of their loved ones, the rescue team of Al-Khidmat Foundation is trying to put aside the difficulties of the weather and with all its services to bring the Turkish brothers out of the rubble safely. In which Al Khidmat Foundation is representing Pakistan. 3 teams of Al-Khidmat volunteers are serving in 2 shifts in the field. He said that these devices include audio search camera, hydraulic blanket tool, chainsaw de-cut, chipping hammer, angle grinder, gas detector, spine board, chest extraction device. And folding stretcher army included. He said that in the personal rescue emergency tool kit, rescue bag, warm coat, socks, gloves, woolen caps, thermal vest, handheld torch, megaphones and batteries, bolt cutters, lifeline rope and other equipment like dead body bags.

Along with Al-Khidmat Foundation from Pakistan, the soldiers of Pakistan Army and Rescue 1122 are also present in Turkey to participate in the search and rescue mission. Senior Manager Media Relations Shoaib Hashmi said that along with food and shelter, a large-scale medical relief operation is needed in the earthquake-affected areas. Al-Khidmat has initially conducted medical camps in Turkey and Syria with the help of Turkish-Pakistani doctors, while another seven-member medical team is also being sent to Turkey, which includes orthopaedic surgeons, general surgeons, anaesthesia specialists and other staff. The medical team is also carrying essential equipment and medicines with them, which will continue medical operations in the earthquake-affected areas as needed.

For more information, contact:
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
711, Block J-2 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42 35957260
Fax: +92-42 35957261
Email: info@al-khidmatfoundation.org
Website: http://al-khidmatfoundation.org/

Lahore, February 14, 2023 (PPI-OT):The supporting role of Alkhidmat Foundation in the calamitous situation brought about by the 7.7 Richter scale earthquake in Turkey and Syria was the agenda of the conference organized at Lahore Press Club, wherein Secretary General Alkhidmat Foundation, Syed Waqas Jafri and Managing Director Alkhidmat Global, Shahid Iqbal had warmly participated.

In his address Syed Waqas Jafri emphasized on the critical implementation of efforts to support the nations and the “Qarz bhi, Farz bhi” campaign which has been launched as both a humane and moral obligation in order to expedite the same philanthropic efforts. Alkhidmat Foundation has announced to mobilize over Rs. 500 million in donations and supplies to the earthquake survivors of the region, including 6200 tents, 10000 tarpaulins, 25000 blankets and 3 tons of food supplies.

With the help of its partner organizations, Alkhidmat has readily contributed cooked meals, food packages, warm clothes, tents, blankets and sleeping bags immediately since the disaster struck. Turkey and Syria are two nations affiliated in our Muslim brotherhood, and the sincere long-term assistance from these nations in the adversities that inflicted Pakistan warrants immediate help in their current time of need.

“Alkhidmat Vice President Mohammad Abdul Shakoor is currently on tour in the disaster-struck countries to supervise the volunteer activities and participating in the humanitarian efforts besides the Pakistani students, welfare workers, business community and Turkish government. A 47-membered Alkhidmat volunteer Search and Rescue team which has been named the ‘Pak 10’ by the AFAD was formed for the Turkish Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD). This step was brought about by the joint action of the Turkish Embassy Islamabad and Turkiah Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and enabled the search team equipped with the latest technology gadgets to locate and extricate people buried under the rubble.”

Said Shahid Iqbal, Managing Director (Alkhidmat Global) Three rescue teams of Alkhidmat volunteers synchronized as two shifts are active on field. The volunteers are girded with audio search cameras, hydraulic tools, angle grinders, chipping hammers, chainsaws, gas detectors, spine board, folding stretchers and chest extraction devices. Additionally, for their personal protection they carry a personal rescue emergency tool kit and apparatus such as a thermal vest, lifeline rope, bolt cutter, rescue bag, warm coat, gloves and socks, woollen caps, handheld flashlight, megaphone with batteries and dead body bags. The Director added that even though the tallest skyscrapers have crumbled to the ground, Alkhidmat volunteer rescue teams alongside Rescue 1122 and the Pakistan army is diligently engrossed in relentless efforts to safely rescue families of our Turkish brothers and sister from beneath the wreckage in the harsh winter, led by the Alkhidmat Foundation.

“Besides food and shelter, the hard-hit areas are in urgent need of a large-scale medical relief operation,” Shoaib Hashmi, Senior Manager Media Relations stated. “Alkhidmat Foundation has recruited Turk-national Pakistani doctors initially for medical camps established in Syria and Turkey. Another seven-membered health team is also being deployed to Turkey which comprises of an orthopaedic surgeon, a general surgeon, an anaesthesiologist among others along with medical equipment and supplies to continue the operation in the area of catastrophe. “Secretary Gen. Syed Waqas Jafri concluded that Alkhidmat Foundation is in touch with Turkish welfare organizations, as well as the Turkish Embassy in Pakistan and will continue to carry out the altruistic endeavour to its maximum capacity.

For more information, contact:
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
711, Block J-2 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42 35957260
Fax: +92-42 35957261
Email: info@al-khidmatfoundation.org
Website: http://al-khidmatfoundation.org/

Lahore, February 07, 2023 (PPI-OT):Alkhidmat Foundation launched emergency response after the devastating earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. Alkhidmat Foundation in collaboration with Turkish partner organizations is responding on the ground in quake-hit areas of Turkiye and Syria by distributing hot meals, blankets, mattresses and shelter tents to the victims.

Immediately after a devastating earthquake in Turkiye and Syria, an emergency meeting of the Central Board of Management of Alkhidmat Foundation was held at Alkhidmat Complex, Lahore presided by President Alkhidmat Prof. Dr. Hafeez ur Rahman.

The Central Board of Management of Alkhidmat expressed deepest sadness at the loss of life and the destruction of property. The team expressed its condolences to the families of victims as well as to the people and Government, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. President Alkhidmat Prof. Dr. Hafeez Ur Rahman expressed his solidarity and announced all along support to the suffering brothers and sisters in Turkiye and Syria.

In a statement, President Alkhidmat Prof. Dr. Hafeez Ur Rehman said that Turkiye and Syria are our Islamic brother countries. Whenever there was an emergency in Pakistan, the brothers and sisters from Turkiye generously helped us, now it is our duty to support them in this hour of difficulty.

Alkhidmat Foundation is in constant contact with the Turkish Embassy in Pakistan, Turkish charity organization ‘TIKA’ and Turkish Red Crescent and will continue to provide all possible assistance to the earthquake victims as a gesture of goodwill, he concluded.

For more information, contact:
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
711, Block J-2 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42 35957260
Fax: +92-42 35957261
Email: info@al-khidmatfoundation.org
Website: http://al-khidmatfoundation.org/

Lahore, January 04, 2023 (PPI-OT):

About Al-Khidmat?

Alkhidmat is a well-known internationally organized Social welfare organization Founded in 1990 and has grown to become one of the largest non-profit organizations in Pakistan. The organization’s mission is to serve humanity and promote social welfare activities across the country. No Matter the Situation when the country fell into an immense crisis, pandemic, or any disaster Alkhidmat with its disciplined volunteer team Help Citizens work with authorities and play a vital role during those difficult times.

Alkhidmat Foundation operates several programs in the areas of education, healthcare, disaster relief, water and sanitation. It also runs many communities’ development projects in Pakistan.

The Flood of 2022

One of the most disturbing things that happened in this country after the Covid 19 were the floods of 2022. These floods have taken the lives of more than 1,900 people, one-third of whom were children, devastated millions of homes and key infrastructure, submerged entire villages and destroyed livestock.

The moon soon raining in 2022 in Pakistan was 3 times higher than in the previous 30 years it was the month of august when a massive moon soon raining, and floods hit Pakistan affecting almost 15% of the country’s population. ‘According to UNICEF REPORT, nearly 27,000 schools, 1,500 public health institutions were among the critical infrastructure that children so heavily rely on that has been destroyed or damaged’.

Al-Khidmat’s Arrival

Al-Khidmat’s entry begins with rescuing the people and ensuring their safety. Perhaps you have seen photographs/videos of Al-Khidmat’s volunteers assisting people to migrate to safe places. From there Alkhidmat start the relief operations for the victims

Al-Khidmat’s Tameer e Watan program;

Al-Khidmat teams went to affected areas to survey damaged houses, mosques, schools, and crops. In order to properly accommodate them Alkhidmat began the rehabilitation of flood victims. Following a proper strategic planning Alkhidmat maintains these relief operations in a highly organized manner. These reliefs include the provision of birth kits, food packages, rescue, seed supplies, shelters, medical aids, clean water, fertilizers, and other services.

The most unique and important initiative Al-Khidmat’s started was the Provision tents and the making of tent cities, assistance in the reconstruction of damaged homes for flood victims, restoration of mosques, and restoration of schools. This initiative is known as Al-Khidmat’s Tameer e Watan program According to data, Alkhidmat spent approximately 15 billion on this program. Alkhidmat was then assigned5B for ATWP;

Following;

Assistance in Houses Construction RS 150,000 per house

Restoration of Schools RS 500,000 per School

Restoration of Mosques RS 1000,000 per

Provision of seeds and farming

Essentials Rs 85,000 performer

The unique thing about Alkhidmat;

While I’m not familiar with other organizations and how their funds flow, Alkhidmat is trusted by donors and the public because it conducts numerous audits to ensure donor and public trust, including internal and external audits, operational audits, and constructive and operational audits in accordance with IIA and GAAP guidelines. Additionally, Alkhidmat has an amazing voluntary team in almost All Districts of PK that is much disciplined.

Conclusion

These kinds of organizations, which work to promote the development and prosperity of the nation, humanity, and the people, should have our support and encouragement. I encouraged young people to join Alkhidmat Youth by becoming either digital or physical volunteers.

Support Alkhidmat

Alkhidmat is dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and they need your help to make it happen. Though also understand that times are tough for everyone, but even a small contribution can go a long way. Even a small contribution counts, and we appreciate your generosity.

For more information, contact:
Al-Khidmat Foundation Pakistan
711, Block J-2 Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42 35957260
Fax: +92-42 35957261
Email: info@al-khidmatfoundation.org
Website: http://al-khidmatfoundation.org/