An Earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck NWFP on February 14 2004, some 125 miles northeast of central Peshawar in the district of Mansehra and Batagram. An after shock measuring 5.5 occurred 90 minutes later in the same area and on February 22 a further earthquake struck, this time measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale. The epicentre of the second earthquake was 125miles northeast of Peshawar.

Sixteen people died in Allai and Battagram Tehsils. Roads were damaged, water supply schemes, irrigation channels, homes, schools and public property destroyed, crops destroyed.

Project Objectives:

To provide relief to those affected by the earthquake.

Project Activities:

Islamic Relief is an international aid agency that works in over 25 countries worldwide.

Our work covers emergency preparedness, full-scale disaster response, rehabilitation and long-term development projects.

Over the years IR has provided communities with public services, such as water and education. We have now moved towards a ‘rights-based approach’, helping communities to become self-sufficient and encouraging them to expect their governments to provide adequate public services.

IR works in partnership with communities, aid agencies, local organisations and governments.