A CHARITY has launched plans to build new homes in Pakistan following this year’s unprecedented and deadly floods in the country.

One of the first international aid organisations to begin such projects in the country, Human Appeal’s efforts are commencing with one and two-room flood-resilient houses in the village settlements of Muhammad Hashim Chandio, Kamber Shahdadkot district, in Sindh – one of the worst affected provinces.

This initial project is set to assist 770 people who saw their homes destroyed.

The new dwellings will provide families with permanent shelters including kitchen and toilet facilities, elevated above ground level to protect from future flooding.

Mehdi Benmrad, Programmes Director at Human Appeal, said: “With winter fast approaching, ensuring that as many people as possible can have access to permanent and weather-resistant accommodation is key.

“Being able to build these solid and resilient structures not only returns displaced families to their own land once more, their design and construction gives additional confidence to people from the threat of future flooding.

“This project marks the start of a much more widespread rebuilding effort in the region, focused on providing stability and security back into people’s lives.”

For more information, visit www.humanappeal.org.uk.