Are you thinking about a donation during COVID-19 crisis?
It has been two weeks, and we have entered the third one, to the lockdown after Corona Virus rooted its seed in Pakistan as well. The virus has been spreading all around the world and now Pakistan is under its grip too. The only way to stop it from spreading as fast as it is is by practising social distancing and taking care of our hygiene.
However, while being responsible citizens and protecting ourselves from getting the virus as well, let’s not forget there are people like daily-wagers who do not have means to go by. Those who are needy and are financially challenged are finding this time the hardest.
If you are someone who is struggling to get by, know someone who is or are looking to donate to the worthy causes helping these people. We have compiled the list of some of the best charity organizations helping those in need during the Corona Virus pandemic.
Sindh Government’s Emergency Fund
Sindh Government has also taken an action and has started a special emergency fund. The fund has Faisal Edhi, Dr. Abdul Bari, and Mushtaq Chapra among others as trustees. It is helping distribute ration packs to those who can’t afford to sit at home during the lockdown. The fund’s details can be accessed by going to the website below:
https://i-care-foundation.org/
Edhi Foundation
This foundation does not need any introduction. Whenever the problem is and to whatever extent it is, the Edhi Foundation makes sure it helps the needy as much as it can.
Throughout their branches in Pakistan, they are trying to help to the maximum capacity. You can get in touch with your nearest center to inquire about any help you can do.
Chhipa Welfare Organization
Chhipa has extended its hands to the worthy at this hour of need by distributing ration bags. They can be contacted for donation or help through following means apart from visiting their centers:
Number: +92-21-111-111-134
https://www.chhipa.org/new/donate.php
Saylani Welfare Trust
Saylani is another name unknown to no one. They are based in major cities throughout the country. They are distributing ration and providing food to underprivileged as well. They can be reached through the following mediums:
Numbers: UAN: 111-729-526, +92-311-1729526.
http://www.saylaniwelfare.com/Donation
Al-Khidmat Foundation
Al-Khidmat Foundation is among those that isn’t only helping people with ration bags but is cleaning the public spaces as well. The volunteers are sanitizing the mosques, churches, and mandirs alongside the supermarkets, pharmacies, and grocery stores open for public.
To avail help, please get in touch with the representatives by going to the nearest center or visit their website if you want to donate:
https://alkhidmat.org/akf-donations.php
Robin Hood Army
The Robin Hood Army is a volunteer-based group that takes surplus food from restaurants and distributes it among less privileged, public hospitals, and old age homes. These students and young professionals have now taken the initiative to raise money as much as they can to distribute ration bags to deserving families in Lahore and Karachi.
Following are the details to get in touch with them for donation or help:
- Number: 021-38693111, 03008861164
- Email:Â pakistan@robinhoodarmy.com
- Bank details: Askari Bank Limited
- A/C title: Musa Ejaz Farrukh
- A/C: 0110320233078
The Orange Tree Foundation
The Orange Tree Foundation is distributing a ration bag filled with all the things required to a needy family each. You can get in touch with them at this number to enquire about these ration bags and to donate as well: 0300 0225519.
Salman Sufi Foundation
The Salman Sufi Foundation is going from door to door in the poor neighborhoods of Lahore to make sure no poor go hungry. They are distributing ration bags with all the essentials to needy families. Even though they are visiting the neighborhoods voluntarily, you can contact them at this number for any help: 0308 2935454.
Human Development Foundation
This Islamabad-based foundation is distributing food packages to the deserving throughout the country. You can contact them at 051-2270143-8 to take more details.
Alamgir Welfare Trust International
They have already been providing basic amenities and necessities to the unprivileged for two decades and they have continued the same in this hard time as well. Alamgir Welfare Trust can be reached out at:
Numbers: +92 (21) 111-153-153, +92 (21) 34852055-60
https://www.alamgirwelfaretrust.com.pk/alamgir2013/eds.asp
