31 August 2010
SOS – Children of Pakistan Fund Raising
Background
We are all aware of the devastation caused by the monsoon flooding in vast areas of Pakistan. The enormity of damages is beyond comprehension of those living in the developed world. An estimated four million people have been displaced throughout the country and lost everything including their homes. Children especially those who have lost their parents are the worst affected. They are in urgent need of food, shelter, clothing and medicines. Sadly, international community have not fully responded to the quantum of the catastrophe. The amount of help and assistance offered to date is far short of the barest minimum. There is an urgent need to come forward and multiply our rescue efforts.
Responding to the need of the hour, Pakistan – New Zealand Chamber of Businesses and Professionals have organised a New Zealand-wide campaign to raise funds for children of Pakistan.
What is the campaign called?
The campaign is named as SOS-Children of Pakistan.
What are the dates of the campaign?
The major part of the campaign shall kick start from 1 September 2010 and run through to 21 September 2010.
Are there other organizations supporting the campaign?
The campaign is joined by some leading organizations in New Zealand, notably, Westfield New Zealand, ANZ National Bank, House of Fundraising, and Telecom. More organizations are joining the campaign as we speak!
Westfield New Zealand has generously allowed the Chamber to raise funds at its five major shopping outlets for seven peak days in total. ANZ National Bank has generously offered its staff as volunteers to participate in the fund raising campaign. Several PTEs in Auckland have also offered their staff and students to participate as volunteers in the campaign. House of Fundraising has generously offered their products for the fund-raising purpose. Telecom has approved a 0900SOS86 (090076786) number to make donations via telephone calls.
What is happening in the campaign?
Some of the major components of the campaign are as follows:
SOS-Children of Pakistan Bank Account
Account name: SOS – Children of Pakistan
Bank: ANZ National Bank
Account Number: 01-1835-0059232-50
All collections and donations will be deposited at the Chamber’s SOS – Children of Pakistan fund. Direct deposits by the donors can also be made.
0900SOS86 number:
0900SOS86 (090076786) has been set up and it is active now.
Each call incurs donation of $20 from the caller.
Multiple donations can also be made through multiple calls.
More than one caller can call at any time.
Donation collections at the Westfield Shopping Centres:
Donations will be collected at the following Westfield Shopping centres as per the following program:
The weekend of 9th – 12 September 2010.
· Albany - Auckland 9th, 10th September
· Chartwell - Hamilton 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th September
· St Lukes - Auckland 9th and 10th September
The weekend of Thursday 16th, 17th, and 18th September 2010.
· Queensgate – Wellington.
· Riccarton – Christchurch.
Street calls:
Several street calls shall be raised between the dates of 9 September 2010 through 18 September 2010.
Subject to the participation of other organizations, the campaign may extend to Raffle Draws; and Sale of Products from House of Fundraising.
What is the purpose of the campaign?
The purposes of the campaign are to:
1. Raise funds for the affected (four million) children due to monsoon flooding in Pakistan.
2. To raise awareness with regards to the magnitude and enormity of the calamity in Pakistan and sensitise people in New Zealand of the possible consequences that children in Pakistan might face from this disaster!
Where will the funds go?
The funds will initially be deposited at the Chamber’s SOS-Children of Pakistan ANZ National Bank account number 01-1835-0059232-50. At the conclusion of the campaign, the funds shall be sent to Prime Minister of Pakistan Flood Relief Fund through Pakistan High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand.
Depending upon the amount of collection, the Chamber will nominate a project that funds will be used for; such as, supplies of food, clothing, medicine; and construction of school, hospital or a refuge centre for the children. Such centre shall be named after a similar New Zealand entity.
Who can participate in the campaign?
Any person can participate in the running of this campaign. Interested persons can register with the Chamber at chamber@pakzealandchamber.org . Please mention your name, contact details, and hours of availability in your email. You will be contacted by the Chamber and requested appropriate duties.
Where can I get more information?
Please contact the Chamber at chamber@pakzealandchamber.org for further information.
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Late but thorough
For many of them this is the longest journey they have ever undertaken in their lives.
Although these 20 million were poor but they were not starving. They come from a place where they can raise a whole family because they own a buffalo or a few goats.
They were probably the last 20 million who lived off the land and, in the process, fed us as well. This, they are doing for centuries, hunger and destruction have brought them on their kneels.
Distress call like this and quick response of Nadeem Ashaf of Tarnica car and whipping of Sohni Dharti prompt the action in community. Pakistan business community gets in to arena, with collaboration of Radio Apna they collected $270,000.
PANZ may be dosed off after opening up account for flood relief fund.
Late but thorough, the Chamber has launched its SOS campaign , thoroughly covering many aspect of donations. Sohni Dharti congratulate The Chamber on its good work. A suggestion is rattling in mind if it gets some Tv coverage or add on radio can make big deference, if it is feasible
Talking with Sohni Dharti Former President of Pak community, Jamshaid Ul Hussen said that The Chamber has proved that we are lively community and nation. He congratulated Qaiser Rashid for his good and comprehensive work. He said if his services are required, he will be more then happy to do it .
We appreciate the support; and such objectives cannot be achieved without the support of wider community. Thank you for acknowledging the Chamber's work Sohni Dharti.
Sadly, ChCh earthquake will not help the Chamber's campaign. In fact, we do not want to over stress the communities around New Zealand; therefore we shall carry on with our campaign on a low key!
It is good to see compliments from the Former President of PANZ. We'll contact Jamshed Ul Hassen to seek his support during the campaign.
Billa G, we must acknowledge you have done well to contribute in the campaign by making yourself available on Thursday 9 Sep 2010 for the entire day! Cheers.
It's the action, not the fruit of the action,
you did the right thing, your are doing the right things
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