Tips to Donate Pakistan Flood victims

Donate Pakistan Flood victims,

Wallingford, CT – September 2, 2010 – The flood waters are receding in Pakistan, leaving behind a trail of death, injuries, homelessness and disease.

Americans are starting to open their pockets to help with relief efforts to save lives and help recover from the worst flooding in recent history. More than 1,500 people are estimated to have been killed during the flooding and hundreds of thousands left stranded.

In a recent article, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urges donors to choose their charities wisely by giving to established charities, which are more likely to have the infrastructure to provide the most help.

The floods, triggered by Pakistan’s monsoon rains, have washed away millions of hectares of crops, submerged villages, and destroyed roads and bridges. Officials are worried about the spread of water-borne diseases which could kill many more Pakistanis, many of whom were left stranded by the floods.

There also are new warnings that dams in southern Pakistan may burst, worsening an already difficult situation.

The FTC also recommends checking out all charities before you give through the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.

For those who don’t have a favorite charity in mind, one sure option is to give through the official US government relief fund created by the State Department.

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