Photo Credit: Refugees International
11/18/2005

On October 8, an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale devastated large parts of northern Pakistan. As a result, over 80,000 were killed and over 3 million became homeless. A majority of the buildings have been reduced to rubble. Despite the widespread destruction and magnitude of needs, donors have been slow to respond with emergency assistance. With the onset of winter, providing adequate shelter to survivors is a priority. Health and water are also critical needs.