US Ambassador announces $30m assistance for flood affectees

ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (NNI): United States’ Ambassador Donald Blome announced Thursday an additional $30 million in humanitarian assistance to support flood-affected populations in Pakistan.
This new funding brings the United States total assistance to Pakistan for flood response, food security, and disaster preparedness and capacity building efforts to $97 million this year, said a press release issued by public affairs department.
According to the release, Ambassador Blome made the announcement during a visit with USAID’s implementing partner, ACTED in the Shikarpur District of Sindh, where he helped to distribute emergency shelter, latrine, and hygiene kits to flood-affected people.
Ambassador Blome also traveled to Makhno Village where USG emergency shelter kits are being used as temporary housing by the flood-affected community. While there, he spoke with flood victims to learn about the impact of the flooding and understand their needs.
The new funding will expand efforts to address immediate needs, scaling up assistance to the most affected communities and enabling USAID to reach more than 4 million people. NNI