SINGAPORE: The Singapore Government will contribute US$50, 000 (about S$70, 000) since seed money to aid the Singapore Red Cross’ public fundraising efforts towards the humanitarian education crisis caused by the floods in Pakistan , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a push statement on Wed (Aug 31).
The share will supplement the Singapore Red Cross’ donation of S$50, 000 to support the immediate needs of affected communities, including food, emergency refuge, water and sanitation solutions and hygiene items, said the ministry.
The Singapore Red Cross’ contributions will support the humanitarian response by Red Combination Red Crescent partners on the ground, including the Pakistan Red Crescent Culture and the International Federation of Red Combination and Red Crescent Societies, it stated in a press release upon Monday.
Singapore Red Cross added that it has launched a public fundraising appeal from Aug 29 to November 30 to support the relief and recuperation operations.
The United Nations also appealed regarding US$160 million on Wednesday to help the South Asian nation. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will head to Pakistan next week to see the effects of the “unprecedented weather catastrophe”, a spokesperson said.
Mr Guterres said the particular funds he hoped to raise with the attractiveness would provide 5. 2 million people with food, water, sanitation, emergency education and wellness support.