Tuesday 01-4-2014: (Day 11)

3rd Day of HF Food Distribution and Mobile Health Unit (MHU) Progress & Morbidity
Report
Temperature in Tharparkar is rising day by day along with the rise in achievement levels of Hashoo
Foundation relief team. A bright sunny and hot day in Mitthi Tharparkar was started with internal
coordination meeting and goals for todays food ration distribution was discussed.

Last night it was made sure that all the people must be called to collect the food ration; similarly the list
of called beneficiaries was also finalized. During the meeting it was discussed that today almost 200
people will collect ration from HF distribution point. Similarly other distribution related issues and past
learnings were also discussed and encapsulated as lesson learnt.

While the team was moving towards HF ration distribution point it was informed by the police that due
to VIP movement the assigned police members at HF distribution point would not be able to come. This
was shocking news for us because we have called almost 200 beneficiaries for food ration collection and
in the past days due to the presence of police members we were able to maintain discipline in whole
distribution process.

Immediately SSP Muneer Sheikh was called and the whole circumstances were discussed and it was
requested that police members must be sent to distribution points, after listening the whole situation SP
promised that the police members would not be called back.

He directed the DSP operation Mr. Asif Solingi to take appropriate measure for the security. This gave
our team a sign of satisfaction and security because this is very risky to distribute food items to 200
people without the presence of security.

Another twist occurred when the vender inquired about the payment, in fact he was in a very harsh
mood and was demanding immediate transfer of payment. But with a polite way he was realized that
today the cross cheque would be deposited in his account and he will receive amount by tomorrow.
Similarly with the timely support of HF core office, the scanned copy of signed cheque was also shown
to him, this was a great encouraging factor and he was ensured that the money is going to be
transferred in his account soon.

Facing all these challenging conditions the distribution process was started. Some extraordinary
arrangements were made today to facilitate the beneficiaries, as almost 200 beneficiaries were supposed
to come today so some extra chairs and tent canopy was also ordered.

All the beneficiaries that were issued the food ration card were seated inside the distribution point with
dignity and honor. Availability of safe and cold drinking water was also made sure and reasonable
arrangements for the electric fan was also done. All this shows that these deprived people have a self-
respect and dignity and we must take care of these things.
Distribution process was started and it was made sure that all the beneficiaries have the food ration
cards and identity cards, similarly after the cross verification from the record the beneficiaries were
moved towards the food ration distribution point. At the distribution point the assigned volunteer sees
the verification stamp at the back of each ration card and ordered the other volunteers to provide him
the food ration packages. As the ration is provided the beneficiary were asked to see and count the
items for his own satisfaction and after that the food ration was carried by two other volunteers
towards the exit. This transparent and quick distribution method made the distribution process very
easy and saved us from creating mess.

On the advice of Country Director a private movie maker was hired to capture the whole food ration
distribution process. He captured the whole process that was followed by the HF team to ensure
transparency and efficiency. On the same side he also recorded the health sessions that were delivered
by the medical officer and the helpful tips to positively change the life patterns of the community.
Today the media was also supposed to visit the food distribution point, for the media coverage we
slowed down our distribution because if we continued the pace which we were following, it would finish
all the beneficiaries and food ration and there would be nothing to show to media. So after a long wait
reporter of TV channel arrived, they took footages of the whole distribution process and mobile health
unit. We all were surprised when people themselves asked the reporter to take their interviews on the
transparency and efficiency of the whole selection and distribution process.

It is also worth mentioning that the reporter himself said that he is covering the ration distribution
process from past six months but he had not seen such an efficient and transparent distribution
mechanism. This was really an encouraging factor for us and we thanked to Allah SWT for this
appreciation from media and people.

When the distribution process was going on the Mobile Health Unit (MHU) was also doing his
magnificent job of saving lives. Today the inflow of patients was very high and the people discussed their
health matters with doctor and free medicines were given to them.

It was observed that people have common diseases which are caused by their living condition,
contaminated water, unhygienic life style and inadequate food intake and diet.

We gave them a comprehensive lecture on balanced diet and nutrition and the way they can maximize
their nutritious intake, which will certainly help them to keep them away from fatal diseases. Lectures on
the importance of clean drinking water and the ways to clean water at home were also delivered and in
the last question answer sessions were held in which people asked question about the prevention from
different diseases and best practices were also shared.

Finally in the end of day 216 beneficiaries were provided with food ration and in total we have provided
ration to 468 beneficiaries. The remaining 32 beneficiaries would be called and follow-up today and it
will be made sure that they will collect their ration by tomorrow and it is also suggested that if all of the
32 would not be able to come tomorrow the remaining can collect by coordinating with our mobile
health unit as they have to provide health services for the whole month and the Ammanah of the people
would be delivered at every cost.
Today we have realized that the Happiness is not in the mere possession of assets; it lies in the joy of
achievement, in the thrill of creative efforts. And certainly there is no happiness except in the realization
that we have accomplished something, and AlhamdoLillah we have delivered at our best.
Surely together we can make a difference in the lives of these deprived people by investing our
resources, time and expertise. This will give us mental and spiritual satisfaction and will be the source of
blessing here in this world and hereafter..
Good Night