Landslide in Pakistan

At the beginning of January, we were very sad to hear from our partner in Pakistan, Mountain Fruits, that many of their farmers had experienced devastating landslides in Atta-Abad in the Hunza region. More than 1600 people have been evacuated already and are sheltering in schools, with neighbours or in tents in very cold conditions. More than 100 houses have collapsed or are in damaged conditions, and more than 10,000 people are under serious threat of being evacuated due to the risk of the river Hunza rising because of all the debris that has fallen into it from the landslides. We have been raising money from friends and colleagues to send out to Mountain Fruits for reconstruction. We thank those who have donated for their generosity. Anyone else who wishes to donate can send their donation to Shared Interest who have kindly agreed to send out money to Pakistan free of charge. Please send as below:

DIRECT BANK TRANSFERS:
should go to:
Account Name: Shared Interest Foundation
Account Number: 70749045
Sort Code: 089006
Please quote: Livelihood Security Pakistan

Please also send andrea.wilkinson@shared-interest.com a short email saying that you are making a donation for Pakistan Landslide Relief.

CHEQUES:
If you wish to send a cheque please make it out to the: Shared Interest Foundation. Please post it to Andrea Wilkinson, Shared Interest Foundation, No 2 Cathedral Square, The Groat Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1EH Please include a note quoting:
Livelihood Security Pakistan

GIFT AID:
If you are a UK tax payer, Shared Interest are able to reclaim tax on your donation at a rate of 28% and so increase your donation to Pakistan by 28%, so please contact Louise 0191 233 9112 or louise.mclaren@shared-interest.com and she can send you the appropriate form to fill in and include with your donation to enable the tax reclaim to go ahead.