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		<title>Help the IDPs in Pakistan</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>I am sure most of you have been following the news with what is going on in the Swat region. We are not going to discuss the political aspect of the whole situation, as I think right now, helping those in need is much more important. There are... <a href="http://www.obaidahmed.com/2009/05/14/help-the-idps-in-pakistan/">Read more</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-255" style="padding: 5px;" title="Help the IDPs" src="http://www.obaidahmed.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/n2903029_32839760_8319478jpg-150x150.jpg" alt="Help the IDPs" width="150" height="150" />I am sure most of you have been following the news with what is going on in the Swat region. We are not going to discuss the political aspect of the whole situation, as I think right now, helping those in need is much more important.</p>
<p>There are many ways to help:</p>
<p><a href="http://jehanara.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/psha-launches-relief-drive-for-idps-help-us-help-them/">P@SHA has launched a relief effort</a>.</p>
<p>Here is a list from <a href="http://www.chapatimystery.com/archives/homistan/help_the_idps_in_pakistan.html">ChapatiMystery</a></p>
<p>Please donate at:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.unhcr.org/emergency/pakistan/global_landing.html">UNCHR’s Pakistan Page</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mercycorps.org/crisisinpakistan">Mercy Corps, Pakistan</a>.</li>
<li>Checks can be written to the best humanitarian organization in Pakistan:<br />
USA Edhi international Foundation.<br />
42-07 National street<br />
Corona, New York, 11368 USA<br />
Tel: (718) 639-5120<br />
Fax:(718) 335-1978<br />
Toll Free# 1-888-899-EDHI (3344)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.prcs.org.pk/financial_donor.asp">Pakistan Red Crescent Society</a>.</li>
<li>A compilation of <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/helppakistannow/">organizations you can support.</a></li>
<li>Another great list at <a href="http://teeth.com.pk/blog/2009/05/11/swat-crisis-support-the-internally-displaced-persons-idps-in-pakistan#more-5700">Teeth Maestro</a>.</li>
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<p>Please do take a few minutes from your schedule to address this issue. Tell your family and friends and encourage them to donate. These people really do need our help.</p>
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