United States Pledges $1 Million for Flood Relief in Pakistan

The United States has committed $1 million to bolster UNICEF’s emergency response efforts for families impacted by the recent flooding in Pakistan.

According to UNICEF, the funding, channeled through the US State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, will facilitate the delivery of crucial aid to over 65,000 individuals, with a focus on pregnant women and children.

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) stated that the assistance will prioritize the provision of nourishment, potable water, enhanced sanitation, and comprehensive hygiene support within the regions most affected by the floods.

“During crises, children are particularly susceptible, encountering heightened risks of undernourishment and potentially fatal waterborne diseases.

This well-timed assistance from the United States empowers us to administer essential services and reinstate dignity and optimism for families enduring hardship and displacement as they embark on the challenging path to recovery,” remarked UNICEF Representative in Pakistan, Pernille Ironside.

The monsoon floods this year have tragically resulted in more than 1,000 deaths, including 275 children, while displacing 2.7 million individuals and disrupting vital services such as healthcare, sustenance, access to clean water, and educational opportunities crucial for children.

The agency elaborated that the newly acquired funds will enable the screening of 32,500 children for undernourishment, provide care for 2,000 children afflicted by severe acute malnutrition, and administer multi-micronutrient supplements to 32,500 children along with 32,500 pregnant and lactating women, as well as caregivers.

Furthermore, over 50,000 individuals will gain access to secure potable water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene resources, encompassing the restoration of compromised water infrastructure, the setup of temporary lavatories, and the distribution of hygiene provisions.

UNICEF emphasized that the requirements are dire, especially in the aftermath of flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and devastating inundations across southern Punjab.

The organization affirmed its close collaboration with the Pakistani government and allied entities to extend emergency aid to the most vulnerable children and women, ensuring inclusivity.

The agency added that the humanitarian intervention aligns with its 2025 Humanitarian Action for Children Appeal, which seeks $140.9 million to address the critical needs of children and families grappling with the aftermath of emergencies in Pakistan.