Political and economic instability, compounded by susceptibility to natural disasters such as the recent floods, has driven approximately one-third of Pakistan’s population into poverty. Marginalized groups, particularly women and children, suffer the most, facing severe challenges in accessing essential services like food, water, and adequate healthcare.
Environmental VulnerabilitiesPakistan is consistently ranked among the top 10 countries most affected by environmental disasters. It faces a cycle of extreme weather, including the catastrophic “monsoon on steroids” in 2022 that submerged one-third of the country.
IRUSA has served in Pakistan for decades, and continues to provide humanitarian and development assistance across the country today. Our interventions not only include access to these basic services, but programs dedicated to helping vulnerable families build sustainable livelihoods for themselves and for generations to come.
A few of our interventions include