On August 16, 2023, dozens
of Christian families had to flee violent Muslim mobs that were after the blood
of two young Christian brothers. Some locals had alleged that several desecrated
pages of the Holy Quran had been found near a house at Cinema Chowk in Jaranwala, Punjab.
On Wednesday morning, A
charged mob of around 7,000 people stormed a Christian colony in the Jaranwala
Tehsil of Faisalabad district on Wednesday morning, where they ransacked and
torched couple of Christian colonies (houses), 30 churches to ashes over
blasphemy allegations, locals and police said. In addition to this, mob also
attacked nearby Christian graveyard. At least, 100 Christian families got
directly affected.
Within hours, the Salvation Army
church, one of the oldest Christian-owned properties of the district, was
targeted. Countless Bibles were burnt in the city, and at least 30 thirty
churches were ransacked by the afternoon. The local Christian activists claim
the number of churches vandalized is higher.
we need to do:
In
times of crisis, unity and compassion shine the brightest. The Young Christian
Workers (YCW) Pakistan is launching help campaign to address the immediate
survival needs of affected families within our Christian community. Together,
we can extend a helping hand to those who need it the most.
Our mission is to the pressing needs
faced by our fellow Christians. Our aim is to provide essential items that will
ensure the safety, well-being, and dignity of these families during challenging
times.
We would like to help them like.
Food Packages: We believe that no one
should go hungry. Our food packages are
designed to cover basic nutritional
needs and provide sustenance for families in need.
Utensils: Basic utensils ensure that families
can prepare and consume their meals with
dignity and ease.
Bedding and Bed Sheets: A comfortable and clean
sleeping space is crucial for health
and well-being. We provide bedding,
bed sheets, and pillows to ensure restful sleep.
Safe Drinking Water: Access to safe drinking
water is a fundamental human right.
We're committed to ensuring that
families have a reliable source of clean water.
Medicine for the Elderly: The health of our elderly
community members is a priority.
We provide essential medicines to
those who need them the most.
Education Support: We believe in empowering
the next generation. For school-going
children, we provide books, school
bags, and uniforms to support their educational
journey.
We
are reaching out to our fellow members of YCW families across the world,
extending our hand in partnership to empower marginalized communities in
Pakistan.
Impact of our campaign:
Longer
term Impact/goal of our intervention is to help the affected Christian families
to return to their normal life they were enjoying before the devastating
attacks. At the moment the affected families are helpless without any food or
other basic necessities. All of their priced possessions have either been
looter or destroyed. High risk of starvation especially for infants is
pertinent, the tragedy has caused severe financial and psychological damage.
Once their immediate survival needs are
How You Can Partner:
Financial Support: Your generous financial contributions will enable us to
expand our reach and implement impactful programs, workshops, and initiatives
that directly benefit Christian youth and workers.
Resource Sharing: Share your expertise, resources, and best practices with
us. Collaborative knowledge-sharing can enhance the quality and effectiveness
of our projects.
Networking: Connect us with your networks, both nationally and
internationally. Strengthening our connections amplifies our collective voice
and influence.
Joint Initiatives: Let's identify opportunities for joint initiatives,
campaigns, and events that align with our shared values and objectives.
Transparency and Impact:
We're
committed to transparency in our efforts. Regular updates on how your donations
are being used will be shared on our website and social media platforms.
KHUSHBU AMANAT
President (YCW Pakistan)
Contact #: +92-311-2882221 (WhatsApp)
SALEEM PITRAS
Project Coordinator (YCW Pakistan)
Contact #: +92-321-4760643( WhatsApp)
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