Region : South Asia
City : Lahore
Country : Pakistan

arfa_zehra@yahoo.com

Arfa Zehra reported on three important projects that her chapter is involved in. First, the report noted the extensive and rigorous awareness campaign that the chapter took on in the latter half of 2011, against the Dengue fever epidemic which until now, has not been eradicated. Chapter members visited 40 affected communities and generously donated energy, time and financial assistance toward basic medical care and bringing serious patients to overflowing hospitals. Second, Ms. Zehra, Chapter Leader, was selected as Ambassador to the Children’s Literary Festival participated in by many joyful children. Finally, despite pressing demands within the Lahore communities, the chapter hopes to meet in February 2012 to plan EWC donation activities. It is worth mentioning that the mode of action of chapter members are directly correlated to the de facto situation in their home front.

With the worst flood ever to face Pakistan and extreme human suffering of over 20 million people, the Lahore chapter had considered the situation of utmost priority and had been busy since September, actively soliciting help from the public philanthropy of individuals and civil groups.  Via consensus, the chapter decided that each member focus on areas/issues where they have the most connections.  The success of the strategy was evident when communities actively responded and were highly motivated toward the goal of rehabilitation (with the help and advice of the chapter).  The Chapter leader visited worst affected areas in southern Punjab and has personally made donations of medicines, tents, clothing, bedding equal to US $2,500.