The big flood of Pakistan in 2010 affected approximately 14 million people, and damaged poor man’s habitat

The big flood caused by heavy rains, that hit Pakistan over July and August in the year 2010, affected approximately 14 million people. This disaster destroyed or partially damaged 1.9 million housing units  all over country . The National Rural Support Programmed (NRSP) conducted rapid assessment of housing images through its Community Organizations  and activists. According to  an assessment, a total of 526,562 households were affected by the flood within its operational area which covers a total of 59 districts. It was found that 27 districts had been affected with 50% of the housing units within these being damaged/ destroyed. The NRSP collaborated closely with the donor community in all its flood relief and rehabilitation activities, attending cluster meetings and sharing information, resources and contacts. Express News approached NRSP to facilitate in its Housing Project due to the organization’s strong community links and previous work in the proposed project .