Estimates suggest that the floods have affected more than 21 million people, including 3 million children, making this one of the most serious disasters in a generation.

While the number of deaths is relatively small compared to large disasters like the Haiti earthquake and the Tsunami, in terms of the numbers of people affected and the ongoing impact, the scale of these floods is unprecedented, and there are larger challenges are ahead as well.

MGR is looking to fund a whole village reconstruction in NWFP of Pakistan.

The project aims to reconstruct one village in Noshera District to a standard of that in par with a major city in Pakistan. The project will be based in Khurdabad which is a poor community in District Noshera.

Community involvement and awareness about the importance of Education and health is central for proper growth of children, and for children to have all possible choices for their future. The provision of good quality homes, Education and health care will enable the community of Khurdabad to thrive and prosper once more.

MGR will ensure appropriate standards of the country are used for all building work as outlined by the Reconstruction Authority of Pakistan.

Village Development

The guiding principles for MGR buildings are very similar the world over. They are:

Simple - MGR buildings are modestly sized - large enough for the needs, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs affordable.

Main Activities

• Construction of permanent houses for 35 families complete with toilet and shower room and kitchen facilities.
• Construction of a Community Mosque
• Construction of an Elementary School
• Construction of a Health Clinic
• Construction of two deep water wells
• Installation of Energy4Life Panels to each building to provide basic and free electrical needs

The total cost of this project will be approximately £108,156.00

Objectives

• The physical reconstruction of houses work consists of the rebuilding to provide permanent shelter for the refugees, a school for elementary Education, a place of worship and a health facility.
• To develop a spontaneous community integrated with life support facilities.
• Reduce the stress factor of living in tents to provide the people with a healthy community with all the amenities they need to improve their economic, social and psychological condition.

Measurable Outcomes

• To provide 35 of the poorest families with a permanent home, with Education and health facilities.
• To instil a sense of ownership of property and land to help them with their future goals.
• To reduce the level of illness and possible deaths as a direct result of living in camps with bad sanitation and lack of clean drinking water.
• To improve the economic, social and psychological condition of the beneficiaries.
• To reduce the number of people seeking assistance from the government or NGOs.

Target Group

• Potential refugees who are willing to improve their condition and are willing to participate in the programme.
• Refugees in temporary camp shelters.
• Selection of Khurdabad as an area which has sufficient space for reconstruction of a permanent village.

Energy4Life Panels

Each panel is designed to power two light bulbs and two fans and has a battery backup with a
life span of 30 years plus.

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