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PPS is a student organization that aims at bringing together
people of Pakistani origin as well as other members of the Penn community
interested in Pakistan
and its culture. PPS provides a platform to discuss issues related to Pakistan
and arranges sociopolitical debates to address the same. The society organizes
musical, cultural, recreational and academic events so as to ensure a
vibrant Pakistani community at Penn.
It does so with the objective of promoting the identity of Pakistan.
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As you are all aware, the
military operation of the Pakistan
government against the Taliban in the Swat region has caused over two
million people to flee from their homes. These displaced people are in urgent
need of resources and support in order to survive. Major humanitarian
agencies say that the present lack of funding is threatening relief
efforts, and the people are in severe distress. Alhamdulillah we all have
the opportunity and the means to mitigate their suffering. The 2.3 million
internally displaced persons (IDPs) need to be provided with basic
necessities such food, clothing, tents, water, and healthcare, and they
need your help. You can make a difference by supporting the many
organizations already there on the ground working day and night to take
care of the deluge of refugees pouring in. Most notable among them are:
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...here is how you can help
make a difference
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UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) (http://www.unhcr.org/emergency/pakistan/global_landing.html)
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Text 'swat' to 20222 (http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entries/text_disaster_relief/)
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A State Department initiative
where Americans can text the word 'swat' to the number 20222 from their cellphones
and make a $5 contribution that will help UNHCR provide tents, clothing,
food, water, and medicine to the affected people.
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Islamic Relief (http://www.islamic-relief.com/Emergencies-And-Appeals/emergency.aspx?emID=58)
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DAWN Relief (http://www.dawnnationaladvertiser.com/DawnRelief/
)
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Members of the Penn Pakistan Society who relocate from Seattle use Seattle Movers to get all of the possessions safely to Philadelphia.
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