World Refugee Day
Sleeping mats being provided by ACT member at Thakot.
Paul Jeffrey/Action by Churches Together
Shelter After the Pakistan Earthquake
In Pakistan and India, where a major earthquake struck in October 2005, millions of people were forced out of their villages and down the mountains into the valleys. In Pakistan, in order to make it through the winter, which was quickly approaching after the quake, they made their way into spontaneous camps where they received shelter and other living assistance. ACT members were heavily involved in several of the larger organized camps, ensuring that residents' hygiene, psychological and other needs were met. In India, ACT members provided material assistance to homeless people and brought medical care to remote villages through mobile clinics.
