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EARTHQUAKE:
ONE YEAR LATER
We all remember where we
were on 8 October, 2005, when we heard the news of the devastating earthquake
that struck Pakistan. Many of us remember those frantic first few hours of confusion,
as we sought out more information, or tried to contact loved ones, friends and
family to make sure they were alright.
And then, as the news came
out about the scope of the destruction, the buildings destroyed, the lives lost,
people tried to make sense of things, and—more importantly—wanted
to help those who were struggling to put their lives back together again.
The amount of generosity
and outpouring of support was truly overwhelming. Our organization was swamped
with people who were looking to help. Whether it was volunteering, donating
goods or pledging financial support, people were determined to do something
to help those in need.
Now, it has been one year
since then.
Many things have changed
for the better in Pakistan, and, alas, many have not.
We have been part of the
rebuilding effort—trying to get people into new homes, or repair existing,
damaged ones; building health care facilities and opening new schools for the
children.
HDF has expanded its mission
to include these activities because they are so sorely needed at this time,
while at the same time continuing to operate its programs all over Pakistan.
We at HDF are deeply grateful
for all the support that you have given us over the past year as we seek to
provide services to the earthquake victims. Truly, we would not have been able
to accomplish our success without you.
However, there is much more
work to be done. It is important that we do not define ourselves by what happened
on 8 October, but rather than what happened after 8 October—how people
of all different races, religions, beliefs and walks of life banded together
to help those who needed it desperately.
To that end, we have been—and
will continue to be successful.
Thank you all,
Bill Breedlove
Executive Director
Date/Time Last Modified: 10/9/2006 10:26:47 PM
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