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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Help Pakistan: Donate for HDF flood appeal in Pakistan

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from the Daily Kos:
There has been a concerted effort on Daily Kos to bring attention to the disaster in Pakistan. You can find the latest diaries here and here.
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Greg (Three Cups of Tea, Stones Into Schools) Mortnenson's non-profit (CAI) recommends supporting a local (Pakistani) group to which donations will likely have a large, immediate, and lasting impact-

Healing Development Foundation 
http://www.hdf.com 
(800) 705 1310
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From their page about the flooding:
HDF is committed to work towards relief and reconstruction efforts in flood affected HDF program areas including Mardan and Tandoo Muhammad Khan. HDF already has the existing infrastructure and a team of trained employees and volunteers in place. Currently there is need for basic necessities like tents, blankets, cooking sets, utility containers, soap and bedding as well as, basic healthcare.
More details and videos at their site and their YouTube channel.
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Other groups that deserve support as well. 
Doctors without Borders (MSF):
The Red Cross:

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