The Pakistani-Australian community have swung into action as hundreds of people lose lives and millions are displaced due to the latest flooding in Pakistan.
Community members are collecting relief materials and funds for their flood-hit compatriots in Pakistan as rescuers in devastated areas work to evacuate thousands of stranded people.
Western Sydney resident Abida Malik experienced the devastation of Sydney’s floods in July this year. She says she is keen to assist people suffering from the unprecedented rain and flooding in her native land.
My heart is broken watching the suffering of people who are left with nothing.Abida Malik
Abida is trying to contribute to the relief work with the help of her friends and peers in Pakistan.
Owais Khan runs a voluntary charity organisation in Sydney and emphasises speedy work on the ground.
We are trying to help the impacted people by liaising with local charities.Owais Khan
Melbourne-based Abbas Abdi has been heading a welfare organisation for several years. He appeals Australian Pakistani community to join hands to help the needy.
Community response is enormous, and we have queries from everywhere about the location of collection points.Syed Abbas Abdi
