SWAT in crisis

One million people fled the SWAT valley as the Pakistani military offensive against the Taliban continued. The innocent, as usual, were the ones worst hit. Internal refugees in the hundreds of thousands occupied camps whilst others took refuge with family, friends and often well wishing strangers.

"Our team has extensive experience from the earthquake, floods and droughts --- yet this crisis has a complication of its own as the conflict is ongoing. We are seeing scores of refugees arriving in the camps."
Dr Hamza Mustafai, ATI, Pakistan Country Director
ATI and its partners were on the ground immediately

We managed the camp opposite the sugar mills in Mardan catering for 750 families (5250 persons) and distributed food, water and medical supplies. An ambulance service has been initiated, a dispensary started and women's health addressed via a Lady Health Visitor. A tented schools and play areas for children was provided in order to help bring respite back to this particularly vulnerable group.