The latest information for media organisations on the impact of the floods in Pakistan and the DEC-funded response.

Pakistan is among the top ten countries in the world most affected by climate change. In the immediate aftermath of the 2022 floods, DEC charities provided emergency relief and funds from the appeal are now helping communities to rebuild their livelihoods. This includes training rural communities in climate-smart farming techniques to help build their resilience to future disasters.

The devastating floods that hit Pakistan last summer swept away homes, destroyed livelihoods and left remote communities cut off from essential services. One of the less visible, but no less important, impacts of the floods was on people’s health and access to healthcare.

On 1 September 2022, the DEC launched the Pakistan Floods Appeal after heavy monsoon rains led to the worst flooding on record. The appeal raised £46.5 million in the first six months. This report looks at how DEC funds have been used to support communities affected by the disater in the immediate aftermath and the first phase of the response.

This International Women’s Day, DEC Chair of Trustees Sue Inglish reflects on the stories of women she met in Pakistan’s flooded villages.

How DEC charities are supporting mothers and babies affected by the Pakistan floods, working in affected areas providing food, clean water, shelter and healthcare.

Donations to the DEC appeal are being used to provide access to temporary shelter, safe drinking water, food, hygiene kits, healthcare and other vital support to flood affected families.

Your donations helped DEC charities provide urgent relief to flood-affected families, supported them to rebuild their lives and livelihoods, and strengthened their resilience to face future climate disasters.

This appeal is now closed and all appeal funds have been spent.