Association for the Development of Pakistan

Adnan Khalid · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 12:44 pm Post subject:

I do not mind changing the name but I hope you understand that this is a very low priority for me compared to the things I am trying to squeeze in between other commitments at the moment.

Justin Stone · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 2:47 pm Post subject:

Not sure I agree, but I know you're working on a ton.

Realistically, the long-term redevelopment funding will be critical and much more difficult than the immediate relief efforts. I think we need to distinguish this fund from 'relief' if we want to encourage active giving...

The more we can get a head start on this phase, the better positioned we will be to help with the work most people will conveniently forget about...

~J

Amina Khan · Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Last Visit: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 2

I think ultimately "redevelopment" or "reconstruction", might be a better choice of words, BUT that said I thought I would give you the perspective from someone who isn't as intimately involved with the site as most of you.

To me, it made perfect sense to put that 3rd link up....and semantics aside I knew what you all were referring to.

With that in mind, I also wanted to throw out the idea of potentially sponsoring a small village/town for redevelopment. (e.g. help provide them with schooling, medical, and other basic needs) I realize we may be a few weeks away from actively strategizing about the longer term plan, but I did want to throw this out and see what all of you thought.

By the way, I think those of you who have put your time and effort into this have done a great job and the donations speak for themselves.

Amina

Adnan Khalid

Niveen Sayeed · Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2005 10:18 pm Post subject:

Isn't TCF doing a sponsor a village for rebuilding thing also?

Natasha Waliany · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 12:35 pm Post subject: Aga Khan Foundation

The Aga Khan Foundation is mobilizing all it's organizations in Pakistan to work together to provide short and long term relief in the region affected by the earthquake. This is going to create a real impact as the organization is already working on providing short term relief and is thus cognizant of the challenges which lie ahead in providing long term redevelopment in the region. The organizations have had a presence in these areas for a while (Aga Khan Rural Support Program) and are therefore in a better position to help. FOCUS is currently working round the clock to provide short-term relief including shelter. I have been in touch with a couple of people from FOCUS, one is a worker who is currently helping in the northern areas, the other is on the Board of Directors. I'm going to get more information on their plans and activities in the next couple of days. Is this something ADP might be interested in pursuing?