A question, regarding the floods in Pakistan.

[Catty1]

I know that some people have "donor fatigue" after all the horrid events of this past year.

However, Canada is giving $33 million, and on top of that, is matching Canadians' donations thru registered charities dollar for dollar. This worked amazingly for Haiti, and I hope it does the same for Pakistan.

NB - the reason I said I do not intend to donate is because I am BROKE. I continue to support a young gal in India, though.

[sana]

Everyday I read bad news about the flood. ITS THE WORST IN THE WHOLE CENTURY!!! The worst thing!!! A FULL MOON'S COMING UP TOMORROW!! the flood might drain into the Arabian sea and that might take a couple of weeks. Its getting worse and stupid government isn't even helping! Please pray for Pakistan! Please!

[Karen]

Yes, Sana, Pakistan has been in our prayers since the flood happened, we mention it every week at church.

[sana]

Yes, Sana, Pakistan has been in our prayers since the flood happened, we mention it every week at church.

Nice

[pomtzu]

I have to agree with Catty1 here - donor fatigue.

I don't believe that Islam has anything to do with it. At some point people (and nations) have to step back and say that enough is enough - unfortunately. When I see what the U.S. has given in aid over the years to many, many different countries (and cultures & religions), it makes me rather sad that the U.S. is so slow (or non-existent), in giving aid to their own people in their own country.

What's the explanation for that, I would ask...........

[sana]

I don't know if Islam has anything to do with this, but the flood wouldn't have been this bad if the government made Kalabagh Dam. And guess what the rivers and the dams are full and still, load shedding They should do something about this. The government isn't doing anything. The ppl are doing everything up till now.

[Freedom]

I would suggest the time of year may be part of the issue.

The 2004 tsunami (Dec 26) and the 2010 Haiti earthquake (Jan 12) happened in winter months, when I sit and watch TV a LOT. The scenes they showed where heart wrenching, and yes, I gave.

This time of year, I am lucky to watch 3 hours of TV per week. While I am aware of the floods in Pakistan, I am not seeing the images "in my face" every minute. So the impact, the "oh my gosh those poor people," and the feeling that something like that could happen to me, a random thing like that, well, that message is just not hitting me the same way.

[kitten645]

I agree that it doesn't have to do with Islam. I think fatigue is the main factor. I think the US needs to mind business at home. The way Katrina was handled (or rather NOT handled) was a wake up call. I also feel most of these relief efforts eventually just line the pockets of the politicians in these countries. Corruption in government is the reason they can't react to disasters. The infrastructure isn't there to cope.

[cassiesmom]

Yes, Sana, Pakistan has been in our prayers since the flood happened, we mention it every week at church.

My church too.

We can donate at church with our regular offering and they will forward the funds to faith-based organizations that are already established to help in Pakistan.

[sana]

Thanks everybody who's helping