Masood appreciates US organizations for relief assistance
Pakistan
Masood appreciates US organizations for relief assistance
WASHINGTON (Dunya News) - Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Masood Khan has appreciated US multinational corporations, humanitarian organizations, philanthropists, and most importantly, the Pakistani-American community for their generous support to the efforts aimed at providing relief to the millions of flood-affected Pakistanis.
In a statement, on the occasion of the 13th Annual Gala organised by The Citizen Foundation USA in Washington DC he said the response being shown by the US government and the people of the United States towards the flood affected people of Pakistan is a reflection of our deep-rooted bonds of friendship and a close cooperative relationship.
Top US corporations, multinational organizations, philanthropic and charitable foundations are actively contributing towards flood relief efforts in Pakistan.
The event, attended by more than 500 prominent Pakistani Americans and philanthropists raised nearly 2.5 million dollars for flood relief and recovery operations. The amount collected would be utilised to provide 5 million meals to the flood-affected families, reconstruct homes for 9,000 families, and rehabilitate schools damaged by the floods.
The Citizens Foundation, a non-profit organization, supports the education of underprivileged children in Pakistan. It has an active network of over 42 chapters in states across the United States.
Separately, President Ebony A. Thomas of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation informed the Pakistani envoy that the Foundation is donating $300,000 to provide immediate relief to the flood-affected people of Pakistan.This included temporary shelters, critical food assistance, cash-based transfers, hygiene items, child survival kits, livelihood support, and emergency latrine kits.
She acknowledged the ambassador’s correspondence to raise awareness about the devastation caused by unprecedented climate-induced floods in Pakistan.
She said there is a particular focus on vulnerable populations, including women, children, and people with disabilities, who are at increased risk of abuse and exploitation due to unsafe living conditions.
Thanking Ms. Ebony A Thomas, Ambassador Masood Khan expressed appreciation for the Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s response and stated that the Bank of America has been a steadfast partner for Pakistan in providing humanitarian assistance during emergencies, particularly for vulnerable populations, for many years.
