SCF Distributes Emergency Kits to Strengthen Disaster Resilience in Sanghar
Sanghar (Hasnain Ashiq Saand) The Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) has taken a crucial step toward enhancing emergency response and disaster preparedness in the Sanghar district by distributing emergency response and early warning kits to Disaster Management Committees (DDRC) in three Union Councils: Jam Jani, Jamrao84, and Tilla Shah of Taluka Jam Nawaz Ali of District Sanghar. This initiative is part of SCF’s ongoing efforts to enhance the community’s capacity to mitigate the impact of future disasters under the Livelihood Recovery and Disaster Resilience project in flood-affected communities in Sanghar, Sindh. The distribution event was attended by prominent officials, including Javed Hussain, Executive Director of SCF, Sabir Hussain, Focal Person of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and Early Warning Sanghar and members of UC based Community Based Disaster Management Committees. The emergency kits were handed over to the key representatives from each UCBDRM.
Speaking at the event, Javed Hussain emphasized the pressing challenges of climate change, particularly the devastating floods that have impacted Sanghar. Highlighting the slow recovery process from the 2022 floods, he said strengthening the capacity of communities in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and early warning systems is essential. If communities are well prepared, future losses can be minimized.
Abdul Lateef Soomro, an SCF staff member, explained that the distribution of these kits is part of a comprehensive recovery plan. SCF has trained 75 activists from the three Union Councils in disaster management, equipping them with the skills and resources to handle potential crises effectively.
Ghulam Reza from Solidar Suisse was the view that disasters are widespread and the community response mechanisms are essential to address future climate change issues. The emergency response kit is comprised on supplies such as jerry cans, searchlights, megaphones, fiberglass extension ladders, tarpaulin sheets, wheelbarrows, electrical tool kits, dewatering pumps, and first aid kits. These tools enable swift and effective disaster response, ensuring the safety of lives and livelihoods in affected areas. Sabir Hussain, representing the DDMA district Sanghar, praised SCF’s efforts and stated that these actions will enable the committees to handle natural disasters better and reduce their negative impacts.
