Jul. 21, 2011 (PR Newswire US) --
PepsiCo Foundation Provides $700,000 Grant to American Pakistan Foundation for Long-term Flood Relief Program in Pakistan
Grant is part of a broader PepsiCo (NYSE:PEP) Foundation commitment for Recovery and Rehabilitation efforts that has so far totaled $1,000,000
PR Newswire
PURCHASE, N.Y., July 21, 2011
PURCHASE, N.Y.,
July 21, 2011/PRNewswire/ -- PepsiCo Foundation provided a
$700,000grant to the American Pakistan Foundation to develop and execute a year-long flood recovery and rehabilitation program for the most devastated regions of
Pakistan. The grant is part of a broader PepsiCo Foundation commitment to disaster-relief in
Pakistanthat has so far totaled
$1,000,000.
PepsiCo Foundation's grant has supported and enabled the American Pakistan Foundation (APF) to work with non-government organizations in
Pakistanto leverage their expertise in addressing some of the country's most significant recovery challenges after last year's torrential rains and mass flooding. These efforts have focused on improving the infrastructure of damaged schools, supporting livelihoods through livestock programs, and building water and irrigation micro-infrastructure.
"The floods last year left severe and serious challenges for
Pakistan, and we hope that this multi-faceted approach to recovery and rehabilitation will assist communities that are still recovering from this disaster," said
Umran Beba, President, Asia Pacific Region, PepsiCo. "PepsiCo Foundation, the American Pakistan Foundation and all of the humanitarian agencies involved, are working closely together to build programs that are helpful, impactful and sustainable over the long-term."
"The American Pakistan Foundation's grant from PepsiCo Foundation has enabled us to address immediate needs in re-building
Pakistanafter the floods last year," said
Awais Khan, CEO, American Pakistan Foundation. "PepsiCo Foundation's support at a time of immense need is a testament to their commitment to
Pakistan, and APF is proud to work with our partners to further our mission of supporting
Pakistan's long-term development."
APF leveraged its partner networks in
Pakistanand worked closely with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to conduct a needs assessment, identify the most critical issues being faced by the worst affected populations and determine gaps in relief work being conducted. Four organizations were chosen as partners on the ground in
Pakistanto implement the recovery and rehabilitation program.