United States Helps Pakistani IDPs

[CENTCOM]

It is estimated that over half a million people have left their homes in FATA and South Waziristan; the consequences of military operations against the terrorists. In scorching summer and the month of fasting, Ramadan approaching it will be harder on families, who have left their homes to get away from war, make ends meet. We are sure the announcement of an additional 8 million dollars towards food for the IDPs is a welcome gesture from the people of the United States. The contribution, provided through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is part of the ongoing efforts of the U.S. government and the United Nations' World Food Program (WFP) under the Twinning Program. The Twinning Program is a partnership between the Government of Pakistan, WFP, and the international donor community through which wheat donated by the Government of Pakistan is transformed into fortified wheat flour and distributed in the most vulnerable communities. Donor funds are used to cover the costs of milling, fortification, storage, transport, and distribution of the wheat flour. This new commitment by the U.S. government will enable WFP to transform approximately 38,000 metric tons of wheat into fortified wheat flour, providing more nutritional food for the IDPs over a two-month period.

"The United States' commitment to the Twinning Program is a demonstration of our support to the internally displaced population from the FATA and the incredibly important partnership between the Government of Pakistan, WFP, and the international community," said USAID Acting Mission Director, Nancy Estes.

The United States has a long-standing history of, and commitment to, working together with Pakistan to provide humanitarian assistance and support human and social development. In 2014, USAID provided over $60 million in food assistance to Pakistan, in addition to the $8 million in support of the Twinning Program. Since 2009, the United States has provided over $1.4 billion in humanitarian assistance to Pakistan, making it the largest bilateral provider of humanitarian assistance. For a video documentary about the Twinning Program, please visit http://vimeo.com/94153059.


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[Kompromat]

We really need help in catering for these IDP if this war is to be won. International community must get its head out of its arse and recognoize the sacrifices made by Pakistani people for improving global security.

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[rockstar08]

Good gesture, we need mobile hospitals , food items and tents for IDPs probably