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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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There will also be a donation box specifically for this cause
during the Jumu’ah (Friday) prayer at Penn. Your donations will be sent to UNHCR's fund for Pakistani
refugees.
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