An Example: God Help Those Who Help Themselves…
Added: (Wed Aug 11 2010)
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At the time when our nation is facing the hardships of flood and the disaster it brang along with it. Many of our fellow country men and organizations are contributing to help the needy and poor. When we talk about our youth, it has alot of energy and is very much devoted to help the fellow beings. many of us want a medium where they could stand and try their best to make any positive change in the society. Unfortunately, majority of us just stop reacting to our thoughts and dedication towards our country just because we lack a suitable platform. Fortunately i happen to know of a Foundation that is locally run and is striving its best to comfort the effected people of our nation. Kohatian Foundation is run by the ex students of Cadet college kohat and by the people who are in any way affiliated by the said institute.
Mobile Clinic Units
They have put together a team of staff (one doctor, one LHV and one dispenser and three medical students who have agreed to volunteer and to help the team in data entry and to manage the pharmacy) to be based in areas around Totakan (Malakand Division) for a week. KF is paying the staff an agreed rate. The team is being provided boarding/lodging facilities by KF in the residence of a local influential
mobile aid
Medical Help and Donations
The medical team fielded by Kohatians Foundation is working in the field. The members of the team lead by Dr Abrar are 1. Ashfaq Afridi, 2. Qasim Zia & 3. Akbar Jamal (all three Final year sytudents of Khyber Medical College) 4. Ms. Naaz, LHV, 5. Nizamuddin Medical Technician and 6. Imran, driver. The team has treated 116 patients today. Most of the patients came with complaints related to skin ailments, next most common complaint was of the GI tract (stomach ailments) and respiratory tract problems.
We are trying to arrange drinking water as well. The team will get drinking water from nearby village (no mineral water) in re-usable containers commonly called jerry cans and distribute to the affected.
One of our senior Kohatians (who does not want to be named) has pledged depositing Rs 165,000 in the bank account today for the KF flood relief activites.
flood relief
UNICEF has agreed to provide medicines and other related medical supplies to the KF today.
If any of you want to make a donation for this good cause , following are the details.
You can visit the website of KOHATIAN FOUNDATION.
Account Title: Kohatian Foundation
Acc No: SDA 07084-11
Branch No: 0013
Branch: Sadar Road Branch
Bank of Khyber
Peshawar Sadar
Swift Code: KHYBPKKA
For those residing in UK, the donations can be deposited at:
Bank: HSBC, Pontefract Branch
Acc Name: Kohatians Association (UK & I chapter)
Sort code: 40-37-04
Acc No: 61428020
Lets join hands in these testing times and feel proud to serve your country.