Rotarians have been providing assistance in Pakistan, New Zealand, and Mexico after a recent series of natural disasters. (More after the break)
Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province was overwhelmed by severe flooding that began on 23 July. More than 1,100 people died as rescue workers in northwestern Pakistan struggled to reach the thousands affected by the country’s worst floods since 1929. The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees established the Rotary Pakistan Flooding Fund to help fund Rotary projects that will support long-term disaster recovery. Learn how to contribute cash or District Designated Fund (DDF) allocations.
On 4 September, Christchurch, New Zealand, was struck by a 7.0 earthquake. Government authorities issued a civil defense state of emergency after the quake damaged roads and buildings and left most of the city without power. Learn how you can contribute to relief efforts.
In mid-September, at least 12 people were killed and more than 500,000 were affected as Hurricane Karl swept through Veracruz, Mexico. Learn more.
Find updates on these disasters at www.rotary.org. Please send any questions or concerns to relief@rotary.org.
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