Around August 11th 2010 a massive flood washed away thousands of villages in all four provinces. The devastation was 7-8 times worse but the response slower. So slow it seemed the nation would remain spectators until the water didn’t pass over their head but fortunately after a lot media reports, witnessing personal tragedies and celebrity pleas the nation has woken up and relief is being provided though it is on a scale not even close to the damage done.
Initially people had trust issues with the government and were reluctant in donating. The government itself initially didn’t seem to comprehend the seriousness of the calamity but now as a lot of funds have been set up people have a wide variety of organisations to choose from including the Army Welfare Trust which is doing a splendid job. However only thinking of it as a responsibility and sending some stuff isn’t enough. This is not a devastation that will just go away after a few donations, we can’t forget about all those people after just one donation. We need to keep them in mind everyday and keep donating untill these settlements aren’t rebuilt because that is till these people will require assistance and our donations.
Consider it an opportunity, an opportunity to be of service to mankind. There are so many times we feel helpless, we feel like there is nothing we can do that will turn our country around, this is exactly our time. No matter how big or small the donation is, it will help. Anything we can do, create awareness, send food, send clothes or money it will help. Remember, this is not only a test for them but a test for us too!
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