Canadian Muslim Community Organizes Nationwide Fundraiser for Victims of Pakistan Flooding

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at mobilizes urgent fundraisers across Canada to help those devastated by floods in Pakistan

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada, in collaboration with Humanity First Canada, is undertaking a special coast-to-coast fundraising initiative to support the victims of the Pakistan floods.

More than 30 million Pakistanis have been displaced and over 1,000 people have died due to floods and severe rain.

Some areas have become inaccessible and rescuers are struggling to evacuate stranded people from affected areas. Balochistan and Sindh provinces and southern Punjab are the hardest hit areas.

Humanity First, a partner charity of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada is responding to this disaster by providing vital humanitarian aid by working with local partners. Humanity First is providing, food, drinking water, tents and other emergency supplies to those affected.

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About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at is a dynamic, fast-growing international Muslim community. Founded in 1889, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community spans over 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at is the only Islamic organization to believe that the long-awaited messiah has come in the person of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) of Qadian, India. The Community believes that God sent Ahmad, like Jesus, to end religious wars, condemn bloodshed and reinstitute morality, justice and peace.