The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) supported over 180,000 vulnerable flood-affected people through multipurpose cash interventions in seven districts of the Sindh province in 2023. This critical support was made possible through a EUR 3 million contribution from the European Union’s Humanitarian Aid Operations department.
WFP’s cash support has been a lifeline for families inJamshoro, Matiari, Mirpurkhas, Noushero Feroz, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, and Umerkot –those hardest hit by the catastrophic floods. The assistance has enabled them to secure food, healthcare, education, and shelter. In addition, many households have not only used the cash for their immediate needs,but alsoto rebuildtheir businesses andother livelihoods that were interrupted or destroyed by the floods.
“Over one and half years later, many people still struggle to cope with the losses caused by the devastating 2022 floods. Together with partners like WFP, the EU supported the most vulnerable people with emergency assistance at a critical time.
Pakistan is one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries, and helping local communities after a disaster as well as preparing them to face future climate shocks has become a top priority for us,” says Tahini Thammannagoda, Head of EU Humanitarian Aid in Pakistan.
“The 2022 floods left a lasting scar in the lives and livelihoods of the people of Pakistan. With support of humanitarian actors and donors like the EU, flood-affected communities were provided with vital lifesaving and sustaining cash and food assistance.
