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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Text "SWAT" to 50555 to send $10 to help Pakistan flood victims


Message from U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton:

How you can help: Text "SWAT" to 50555 from your phone to give $10 and help the flood victims in Pakistan.

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has partnered with mGive again to allow mobile contributions for the flood victims in Pakistan.

UNHCR emergency response teams are distributing tents, relief supplies, and humanitarian assistance to an estimated 200,000 people displaced by the recent flooding.

Last week's torrential rain and the following flash floods have affected more than 1.5 million people in Northwestern Pakistan. Water-borne disease is a major concern at this time.

In Balochistan, UNHCR is delivering 4,000 tents, 2,700 plastic sheets, 2,200 kitchen sets, and 4,000 plastic mats to the hardest hit areas. So far, in Kyber Pakhtunkhwa, UNHCR is also distributing 3,000 tents in Nowshera District.

Anyone in the United States can now text the word "SWAT" to 50555 to give $10 and help these flood victims. Every $10 helps provide tents and emergency aid to displaced families. When prompted, reply with "YES" to confirm your gift.

- Original post from Dip Notes, the official blog of the U.S. State Department

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