SAHARA FUND

Quarterly Progress Report July - September 2009

Table of Contents
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 Introduction Categories Relief and Rehabilitation Details of Payments Reassessment Visits and Objectives Case studies from the Reassessment Visit Progress in Pictures 3 3 3 4 6 6 9

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Introduction

The biggest ever explosion in the history of Islamabad occurred at 7:59 pm (PST) on September 20, 2008 at the main gate of the citys prestigious Marriott Hotel also called the Home of Islamabad. This blast rocked neighboring buildings and shattered glass windows in residential homes up to 5 kilometers radius. The explosion took place just after Iftar as families broke their Ramadan fast. According to official and eye witness reports, supported by CCTV cameras, a dump truck, packed with an estimated amount of more than 600 Kilograms of highly inflammable, explosive materials tried to enter the Hotel premises by ramming through the protective steel barriers. As the truck approached it was stopped by the dutiful and brave Hotel Security Guards in spite they sense the danger. Immediately after it was stopped a flash occurred inside the truck causing a fire. Security guards were seen trying to extinguish the fire when the devastating blast occurred. The explosion was so immense it created a 59 feet wide and 20 feet deep crater destroying everything and killing or seriously injuring everyone who was near the truck when the blast went off. The blast was so great it immediately destroyed the ground floor lobby and reception area and caused the modern multi-story Hotel to catch on fire. Flames spread on every floor, with desperate people trying to flee the building. The death toll went from an initial 11 persons to a reported 53, with more than 250 people injured. Causalities were found in the parking lot as well as inside the burning building. Most of the dead were Pakistani citizens and were employees of the Hotel, including the security guards. Taking immediate action the management of Hashoo Group and Hashoo Foundation has devised a plan outlining the procedures for providing relief and rehabilitation. 2.0 a. b. c. d. Categories Deaths of hotel staff; Deaths of outsiders; Injured staff with disabilities; and Injured outsiders with disabilities

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Relief and Rehabilitation

a. Hashoo Foundation supported all affected staff and outsiders in terms of medical treatment in government as well as in the best private hospitals. b. Hashoo Foundation provided transport to injured staff and outsiders from Islamabad to their homes in far-flung areas. c. Hashoo Foundation developed a support system based on the following criteria for the families of the affected staff, outsiders who died and to those who became disabled or were unable to work: 1. Nature of disability of the staff and outsiders; 2. Number of dependent and economic condition of the family; 3. In case of death support to the affected family based on number of dependents and economic condition; and 4. Additional support to that provided by the Government.

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Details of Payments Summary of Sahara Fund for the Month of July, 2009

Sr # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Details Per month payments for deceased staff Per month payments for deceased outsiders Per month payments for Injured outsiders Per month payments for Injured staffs Total payment paid in June 2009 Less. Assistance of injured outsider Less. Assistance of injured staff Total deduction Sub total Add. Per month payments for deceased staff of PC Peshawar Add. One time payments to injured daily wagers of PC Peshawar blast Total added amount

Number of Families Supported 30 14 8 2 54 2 2 4 50 4

Amounts (PKR) 4,566.31 1,475.49 408.46 240.27 6,690.53 96.11 240.27 336.38 6,354.16

Amounts (USD) 4,566.31 1,475.49 408.46 240.27 6,690.53 96.11 240.27 336.38 6,354.16

672.75 8 12 230.06 902.81 604,070

672.75

11 12 Grand Total

230.06 902.81 7,256.97

Summary of Sahara Fund for the Month of August, 2009 Number of Families Supported 30 14 6 4 Amounts (PKR) 380,100 122,820 26,000 56000 672.75 8 62 19150 230.06 604,070 7,256.97 Amounts (USD)

Sr # 1 2 3 4

Details Per month payments for deceased staff Per month payments for deceased outsiders Per month payments for Injured outsiders Per month payments for deceased staff of PC Peshawar One time payments to injured daily wagers of PC Peshawar blast Total payment paid in July, 2009 Less. One deceased outsider drafts on hold due to passed away of beneficiaries Less. One time payments to injured daily wagers of PC Peshawar blast Total deduction Sub total

4,566.31 1,475.49 312.35

5 6

6,600 79.29

8 9 10 Grand Total

8 9 53

19150 25,750 578,320 578,320 230.06 309.35 6,947.62 6,947.62

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Details Per month payments for deceased staff Per month payments for deceased outsiders Per month payments for Injured outsiders Per month payments for deceased staff of PC Peshawar Total payment paid in August, 2009 Add. One time payment to deceased outsider Shahzaali Khan's family including last month's draft. Less. One injured staff Mr. Khoshi Masehi Total deduction Sub total

Number of Families Supported 30 13 6 4 53

Amounts (PKR) 380,100 116,220 26,000 56000

Amounts (USD) 4,566.31 1,396.20 312.35

672.75 578,320 6,947.62

30,000 360.40

7 8 9 Grand Total

1 1 52

8000 8000 608,320 600,320

96.11 96.11 7,308.02 7,211.92

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Reassessment Visits and Objectives

The Social Welfare Department of Hashoo Foundation surveyed the impacted families to evaluate the level of disability, number of dependants, self sufficiency, childrens educational needs and medical support required. The objectives of the re-assessment report were as follows:

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Objectives To identify actual needs of the impacted families; verify previous data and examine utilization of provided support To verify the actual economic conditions of the affected families To identify the individuals in families who have potential to be trained to be employed Try to motivate family members to increase their income sources and their respective skills and encourage them to achieve self reliance through enterprise and jobs

Assumptions Information will help to develop a revised strategic plan for Sahara Fund

Process of assistance is transparent At least 5 family will be trained and they will become self sustain and will be able to get a job Maximum 5 family will be selected and encouraged to develop an enterprise

During the course of assessment visits, the team focused on objectives 3 and 4. Accordingly, we have divided the affected families into 4 categories S# Categories Traditional Detail We found that some families particularly (women) have potential to stand on their own feet. Self-sufficiency is difficult to achieve due to their surroundings and the traditional nature of the area, the women are not even encouraged to work or to set up small enterprise at their places. Young daughters are not allowed to travel from remote areas for any skills development. These are families who want to work and become self sufficient but they do not have enough knowledge and awareness about enterprise, training and job. Suggestion We should continue support for these families till we do not see any improvement in the family attitudes or economic standing.

Unaware with limited accessibility 2

We need to conduct counseling session, meetings and help place potential candidates with job hunting.

Open to skill development 3

Some young members are really interested in vocational skill training for professions such as like tailoring, cutting and electric work In some families there are mothers and school going children. The mothers are elderly are cannot work due to illness, disability or household responsibility.

We are looking for solutions for these members, where they are trained under one cover/institution with collaboration of LSD. We should provide long term support to these families till their children are able to earn.

Achievements Case studies of three injured outsiders 1. Mr. Samiullah, lost right arm and required an artificial limb
Mr. Samiullah is nineteen years old and his right arm was amputated. Mr. Samiullah works at the Evacuee Trust Building where he works as a security guard. He was on duty the night of the Marriott bomb blast and was badly injured due to the explosion. He was the breadwinner for his family members which include his two sisters, a brother and parents. His two sisters study are in school while his parents are illiterate. Mr. Samiullah was taken to the Pakistan Institute for Medical Sciences Hospital (PIMS) for First Aid and later moved to a private hospital for further treatment. During his stay in the hospital he was in ICU for a long time. Hashoo Foundation paid Rs. 0.7 Million for his complete treatment. Currently HF is providing Rs. 5000 per month as assistance to him to support his family. After searching for artificial limbs in different cities HF found a solution that imports limbs known as the Life Orthopedic Centre it is situated in Islamabad. HF purchased Rs, 52000 to Life Orthopethic Centre for Mr. Samiullah. Before After

2. Mr. Khushi Masih survivor of extreme injury (need artificial limb) Mr. Masih was working at the Balochistan House as a sweeper and was on duty during Marriot bomb blast. This bomb blast affected him severely as he lost his hope and his belongings. Mr. Masihs left leg was surgically removed and now he is not able to be the breadwinner for his family. Mr. Masih, is a father of one son who is studying in class 2 in F.G Boys School Ghota. His wife is not capable do any job for livelihood. Hashoo Foundation is providing him with Rs. 800 per month and now he has been referred to Life Orthopethic Centre for an artificial leg. Before After

3. Mr. Amjads right leg amputated Mr. Amjad is twenty-four years old and came to Islamabad from his city of Abbottabad. Mr. Amjad was working with Abbasi Travel as a bus conductor when the bomb tore apart his vehicle on the day of the Marriott bombing. Abbasi Travel provided a pick-up and drop-off service for Marriott Hotel staff. Being a bus conductor is difficult without one leg and cannot return to his job. Although the amputation was successful and he is recovering well there remains months of rehabilitation ahead. He is unmarried and faces an uncertain future in society. Fortunately he lives with his parents and has their backing and support. But for them, in their old age, it is difficult to see their son in this condition. They also of course wonder how they will be able to afford food and shelter expenses without his monthly salary. From the beginning Hashoo Foundation provided financial and medical assistance to his family and continues to do so. Now he received an artificial leg. Hashoo Foundation paid Rs. 120,000 for his new leg. He is now able to work and he is very much thankful of Sahara Fund Program. Before After