The Petarian Foundation Earthquake Relief and Reconstruction By The Petarian Foundation October 2005 – October 2006 www. petarianfoundation.org and

The Petarian Foundation

Earthquake Relief and Reconstruction

By


October 2005 – October 2006

www. petarianfoundation.org and www.pakistan-earthquake.org


The Devastation• A devastating earthquake

registering 7.6 on the Richter scale struck the northern parts of Pakistan and Kashmir on 8th of October 2005

• Official figures state that over 73,000 people died, tens of thousands were injured, and millions were rendered homeless

• During the past year, thousands of people and NGOs from Pakistan and overseas rushed to provide relief.

• The Petarian Foundation moved to Bagh district within 4 days of the earthquake and set up camp to provide relief

• A year down the road, the Petarian Foundation is one of the very few NGOs that is still working in Bagh.


Petarian Foundation Relief Work

• 8th of October 2005 – Earthquake strikes• 12th of October 2005 – our first teams

arrive at Bagh• During first 3-4 weeks, TPF provided

– Over 1,500 tents– Over 4,000 blankets / raza’is– Food, cooking utensils, etc– Treated an average of 500 patients a day


Funds

• Over Rs. 22.5 million collected in cash and kind

• In addition, Sarbuland Village donations exceeding Rs. 100 million in kind

• Most of this fund has already been spent


Relief Goods at Bagh

Distt.


Medical Relief Camp, Rerah, Bagh


Eid gifts for

children at H-11 Camp


Agreement with Dist. Health Officer Bagh, Azad Kashmir

Under this agreement, Petarian Foundation provided following services:

• Constructed, Managed & Operated 4 BHUs / FHPs for 10 months

• Average 150-200 patients per day

• 3 doctors• Total staff 20 people• Free medicines• Agreement ended Aug.

2006


Basic Health Unit at Rerah, Bagh

Before


SARBULAND VILLAGE, BaghA Rehabilitation Project

Managed by The Petarian Foundation

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www. petarianfoundation.org www.pakistan-earthquake.org


THE VISION• A project designed to house 400-500 of the poorest

and neediest families – widows, destitute and needy - (nearly 5,000 population) affected by the 8 Oct Earthquake in Tehsil Bagh, with provision for expansion.

• A Model Village with full amenities, training and educational facilities, medical facilities, and long term management commitment for the rehabilitation of the chosen residents


Sarbuland VillagePanoramic View – Phase 1


SALIENTS• A Private Project, originally conceived by Brig. Naeem Sadiq

of 22 Brigade, based at Bagh, AJK

• Construction of phase 1 done under supervision and funds generated by Brig. Naeem Sadiq and officers of 22 Brigade

• 128 kanals (16 acres of land acquired)

• Allotment of homes to 400-500 Most Needy Families through computerized balloting

• Permanent allotment of land/homes to allottees

• Administrative Organization


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Land Development5 acres land was leveled


Land DevelopmentHeavy Equipment at Work


• Each Home comprising of

• 10’x12’ hut made of steel structure/sheets, and wood paneling constructed by 22 Brigade

• 21’x8’ insulated steel container donated by Turkish Red Crescent

• Space heaters by UNDP with 6 month LPG supply

• Kitchenette LPG cookers with gas provided by UNDP

• Quilts, blankets, kitchen utensils, food rations

• One sewing machine each

FEATURES - Homes


A HOMEhut plus container


Inner View of Container


Inner View of Hutwith wood paneling


FEATURES - Water

• Water and sewage system donated by Oxfam, comprising

• 16 public toilets and showers in four corners of Village

• 3 Water Tanks (total cap. 36000 Liter)

• Water piped in from supply source 4Km away

• Septic tanks

• Public water supply points all around the village

• Water heating system for showers provided by UNDP


An 11,000 Liter WATER TANK


Public Toilets & Showers


Public Water Taps


FEATURES - Electricity

• Village Electrification system comprising

• 200 KVA Transformers from WAPDA

• 100 KVA back up generator (need donor)

• 12 electricity distribution towers, each mounted with HP Sodium Floodlights for street lighting


ElectricityTransmission towers

& street lights


FEATURES - Infrastructure

• 30ft wide lanes between houses, with asphalting

• Children’s Park complete with swings, slides, etc.

• Cattle Sheds

• Mosque

• Garbage bins in each street corner

• Levy (bund) for protection against flashfloods (need donor)


Cobbled LanesWaiting for Paving


Playgrounds


Garbage collection


FEATURES - Amenities

• Women’s Vocational Training Center funded by AJK

Govt, Social Welfare Dept.. and managed by Petarian Foundation

• Primary / Middle School (up to class 8) donated by the people of

Glasgow UK, and with scholarships for the needy, funded and managed by Petarian Foundation.

• Basic Healthcare Unit with OPD clinics, subsidized medicines, funded and managed by Petarian Foundation

• Ambulance (donor sought)

• Separate adjoining management camp for Petarian Foundation with full facilities


Sarbuland School


Sarbuland School


Healthcare Center


Vocational Training Center for Women


Village Administration

• Petarian Foundation is providing the following:

• Management of Village Administration

• Maintenance

• Supervision of Basic Healthcare, Schools, Vocational Training Center, etc.

• Sanitation and hygiene

• Security

• Present staff of 50-60 people


The Occupants

First Phase – 98 Homes

• The balloting has been done through a computerized process.

• Of those selected and verified according to the data provided, 65 of the families are headed by widows, with average of 5-6 children each.

• All families have moved into the village.

• Total population of around 800 people.



Behind the Rows


The Village by Night


New Construction

Second Phase – 78 Homes

• Containers provided by Turkish Red Crescent

• One room each provide by the people of Glasgow, UK.

• Housing around 600 people.


Sarbuland Village2nd Phase


Acknowledgements• The Petarian Foundation• 22 Brigade, Pakistan Army• Turkish Red Crescent Society• People of Glasgow, UK• Abdalian Association• Oxfam• AJK Govt., Social Welfare Dept.• UNDP• Sigma Motors• And all other private donors


Sarbuland VillageA model community

A Concept in Community Development for the Poor & Needy

www. petarianfoundation.org and www.pakistan-earthquake.org

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