Dear members,
Our 5th dispatchment will be leaving on Tuesday, inshAllah, we have received orders from the army, and the requirements are changing every second. Pakistan United already sent in a 100 tents in the fourth dispatchment but we have received an order of another 200 tents. We are short of funds right now, and can only manage to buy around 70 tents, we would like to request all members to please, PLEASE send in their cash donations as soon as possible, or if someone doesn't want to send money then please send in tents (the size must be for 5 people at least)
You can get a tent for Rs.3600(with wooden accessories)
Again we'd like to request ALL OF YOU to please step forward and take part in this endeavor. Don't wait, Don't think, ACT instead.
TEAM Pakistan United.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Why the army?
For all those wondering WHY we choose to work with the army, please take a look at the following points.
1.Chinooks. It takes thousands of liters of fuel per hour for the Chinook to fly, and due to this limitation, they only fly when they are at full capacity. Otherwise it is not feasible for the army to fly them. In fact, the situation is so desperate that the army at times prefers not to even land them at the destination, just because of the huge amount of oil consumption in landing and take off process. Idle Chinooks are a huge opportunity cost to the nation; as they can carry thousands of Kgs and in doing so, serve thousands of families.
Our motto is simple: WHY NOT FILL THE CHINOOKS RATHER THAN FILLING TRUCKS?
2. Distribution. We as individuals or even NGO’s do not possess enough resources to efficiently manage all the stocks and distribute them. One truck costs about 26000, or a shehzore costs about 8000 (estimated). Instead of incurring these costs on our own, and then sending trucks to locations which are already easily accessible to everyone through roads, what we can do is leave it to the army. They already have enough logistics and resources to efficiently manage all this.
LET DISTRIBUTION BE THEIR HEAD ACHE, AND PROVIDING THEM WITH GOODS BE OURS!
3. Security. We as students do not have enough resources to ensure the safety of the stock, in effect endangering our own and other people's lives. There have been numerous incidents where trucks have been looted and people being shot en route. True, these events are rare, especially in more well known cities, but the remote villages are vulnerable to these attacks. So its better for almost everyone to let this be handled by an institution responsible for the safe keeping of our country.
STAY SAFE!
4. Inconvenience. By setting up our own camps everywhere, we are being an inconvenience to the government and the army, especially if we ask for their help for security, support and logistics anyway. Incase we do set up a camp it will only be for strict fundraising possibilities.
BE A STEPPING STONE, NOT AN OBSTACLE.
5. Locations. How do we identify the targets? This is one of the major problems faced by us all. True, it is very easy to send trucks filled with relief items to NOWSHERA or KOT-ADDU, but that’s not exactly the solution we should be looking for, now should we? Unless we can perfectly manage to identify the right locations to distribute aid, and ensure that we can actually access them, given our limited resources, there really is no point. The reason why we stress on army is that they have a game plan, at least somewhat if not a very comprehensive one, and they are strategically dealing with the situation.
DONATE, BUT THE RIGHT GOODS ,AT THE RIGHT PLACE, AND AT THE RIGHT TIME
Our model is very simple, we receive specific dispatch requirements, gather as much aid as possible, pack it as required and deliver. It’s simple, small-scale, and efficient. We are not working FOR the army, we are not working FOR any organizations, all we are trying to do is
-Utilize maximum resources by saving money and trying to find cheapest possible goods(which is why cash donations are preferred as we try to buy in bulk),
-To facilitate transactions between civilians and the army/NGO’s.
We will ensure the safe delivery of our donations through our personal contacts. You will receive a receipt against any cash donations made and we would appreciate it you donated exactly what we ask of you, which will be exactly what the affectees require.
Pakistan United for flood victims 2010
(in collaboration with JANISAR E PAKISTAN,Islamabad)
1.Chinooks. It takes thousands of liters of fuel per hour for the Chinook to fly, and due to this limitation, they only fly when they are at full capacity. Otherwise it is not feasible for the army to fly them. In fact, the situation is so desperate that the army at times prefers not to even land them at the destination, just because of the huge amount of oil consumption in landing and take off process. Idle Chinooks are a huge opportunity cost to the nation; as they can carry thousands of Kgs and in doing so, serve thousands of families.
Our motto is simple: WHY NOT FILL THE CHINOOKS RATHER THAN FILLING TRUCKS?
2. Distribution. We as individuals or even NGO’s do not possess enough resources to efficiently manage all the stocks and distribute them. One truck costs about 26000, or a shehzore costs about 8000 (estimated). Instead of incurring these costs on our own, and then sending trucks to locations which are already easily accessible to everyone through roads, what we can do is leave it to the army. They already have enough logistics and resources to efficiently manage all this.
LET DISTRIBUTION BE THEIR HEAD ACHE, AND PROVIDING THEM WITH GOODS BE OURS!
3. Security. We as students do not have enough resources to ensure the safety of the stock, in effect endangering our own and other people's lives. There have been numerous incidents where trucks have been looted and people being shot en route. True, these events are rare, especially in more well known cities, but the remote villages are vulnerable to these attacks. So its better for almost everyone to let this be handled by an institution responsible for the safe keeping of our country.
STAY SAFE!
4. Inconvenience. By setting up our own camps everywhere, we are being an inconvenience to the government and the army, especially if we ask for their help for security, support and logistics anyway. Incase we do set up a camp it will only be for strict fundraising possibilities.
BE A STEPPING STONE, NOT AN OBSTACLE.
5. Locations. How do we identify the targets? This is one of the major problems faced by us all. True, it is very easy to send trucks filled with relief items to NOWSHERA or KOT-ADDU, but that’s not exactly the solution we should be looking for, now should we? Unless we can perfectly manage to identify the right locations to distribute aid, and ensure that we can actually access them, given our limited resources, there really is no point. The reason why we stress on army is that they have a game plan, at least somewhat if not a very comprehensive one, and they are strategically dealing with the situation.
DONATE, BUT THE RIGHT GOODS ,AT THE RIGHT PLACE, AND AT THE RIGHT TIME
Our model is very simple, we receive specific dispatch requirements, gather as much aid as possible, pack it as required and deliver. It’s simple, small-scale, and efficient. We are not working FOR the army, we are not working FOR any organizations, all we are trying to do is
-Utilize maximum resources by saving money and trying to find cheapest possible goods(which is why cash donations are preferred as we try to buy in bulk),
-To facilitate transactions between civilians and the army/NGO’s.
We will ensure the safe delivery of our donations through our personal contacts. You will receive a receipt against any cash donations made and we would appreciate it you donated exactly what we ask of you, which will be exactly what the affectees require.
Pakistan United for flood victims 2010
(in collaboration with JANISAR E PAKISTAN,Islamabad)
4rth dispatchment success.
Dear members,
Our 4rth dispatchment has mashAllah just been sent through the Pakistan Army. Details on where the aid will be distributed will be uploaded soon.
In this dispatchment, Pakistan United sent a 100 tents, a 100 ten kg flour bags, one truckload of medicine and children's clothes.
We will NOT be sending in any more food items till we are requested to from the army.
Details on the 5th dispatchment will be uploaded soon. The 5th dispatchment will inshAllah be sent in another week. We will be sending a 100 stove attached cylinders. Anyone who wants to sponsor a cylinder, send in your donations as soon as possible.
We have uploaded our 3rd dispatchment pictures as well. We would like to thank all those who made this possible. We have a very long way to go everyone so please don't stop. They need us right now.
Thank you to everyone and especially Dr.Toseef Ahmed and Khawaja Asim for being so selfless and for donating so generously. We applaud your efforts sir.
Thank you.
Hamari zaat. Hamaray log.
TEAM Pakistan United.
Our 4rth dispatchment has mashAllah just been sent through the Pakistan Army. Details on where the aid will be distributed will be uploaded soon.
In this dispatchment, Pakistan United sent a 100 tents, a 100 ten kg flour bags, one truckload of medicine and children's clothes.
We will NOT be sending in any more food items till we are requested to from the army.
Details on the 5th dispatchment will be uploaded soon. The 5th dispatchment will inshAllah be sent in another week. We will be sending a 100 stove attached cylinders. Anyone who wants to sponsor a cylinder, send in your donations as soon as possible.
We have uploaded our 3rd dispatchment pictures as well. We would like to thank all those who made this possible. We have a very long way to go everyone so please don't stop. They need us right now.
Thank you to everyone and especially Dr.Toseef Ahmed and Khawaja Asim for being so selfless and for donating so generously. We applaud your efforts sir.
Thank you.
Hamari zaat. Hamaray log.
TEAM Pakistan United.
Monday, August 23, 2010
3rd dispatchment update
Dear Members,
Our third dispatchment has been successfully distributed in Mehmood kot,Muzaffargarh(including area surrounding thermal power plant), MashAllah.
We will upload pictures as soon as we receive them. The 3rd dispatchment was sent through our volunteers, accompanied by Pakistan Rangers. Our 4rth dipatchment will inshAllah be sent on either Tuesday night, or Wednesday morning.
From this point onwards, Pakistan United will be focusing on working to collect aid for the Pakistani Army only.
Our motto is simple, instead of gathering aid which results in useless unwanted items there, and massive wastage of resources, we use our resources where required. We wait for orders from people working with army personnel, and then focus on the NEEDED items. It has proved to be effective and efficient. We urge everyone else to do the same.
TEAM Pakistan United.
Our third dispatchment has been successfully distributed in Mehmood kot,Muzaffargarh(including area surrounding thermal power plant), MashAllah.
We will upload pictures as soon as we receive them. The 3rd dispatchment was sent through our volunteers, accompanied by Pakistan Rangers. Our 4rth dipatchment will inshAllah be sent on either Tuesday night, or Wednesday morning.
From this point onwards, Pakistan United will be focusing on working to collect aid for the Pakistani Army only.
Our motto is simple, instead of gathering aid which results in useless unwanted items there, and massive wastage of resources, we use our resources where required. We wait for orders from people working with army personnel, and then focus on the NEEDED items. It has proved to be effective and efficient. We urge everyone else to do the same.
TEAM Pakistan United.
Friday, August 20, 2010
4rth Dispatchment Details
Dear members,
For our fourth dispatchment, which will be leaving for Muzaffargarh and DG KHAN on MONDAY 23rd Augsut, we have been requested by army personnel to gather 3 specific things, Water bottles(1.5 liter), Tents(Costing around Rs.3200) and stoves(attached to 6 kg cylinders)
To make it easier for you we are pooling all our own resources to buy tents and cylinders and require you to donate AS MANY WATER BOTTLES AS POSSIBLE.(You may sponsor a cylinder if you wish to)
You may drop off these bottles at any of the drop-off point.
You're donations will be much appreciated.
TEAM Pakistan United
For our fourth dispatchment, which will be leaving for Muzaffargarh and DG KHAN on MONDAY 23rd Augsut, we have been requested by army personnel to gather 3 specific things, Water bottles(1.5 liter), Tents(Costing around Rs.3200) and stoves(attached to 6 kg cylinders)
To make it easier for you we are pooling all our own resources to buy tents and cylinders and require you to donate AS MANY WATER BOTTLES AS POSSIBLE.(You may sponsor a cylinder if you wish to)
You may drop off these bottles at any of the drop-off point.
You're donations will be much appreciated.
TEAM Pakistan United
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Dispatch Requirements
Dear members,
We have received special requirements from people working with army personnel. They are in urgent need of kids clothing and family food packs. Please start sending in your cash donations OR send in proper family packs (see the discussion tab for details of what a family pack comprises of). It would be easy for us if you send in exactly what we ask for. The point is to make a cohesive unit and dispatch exactly what is required of us. Work with us and send in what we ask for.
Our model is simple: Receive specific dispatch requirements, arrange as much aid as possible, pack it as required and deliver it.
Stand up citizen of Pakistan and do your part.
TEAM Pakistan United.
We have received special requirements from people working with army personnel. They are in urgent need of kids clothing and family food packs. Please start sending in your cash donations OR send in proper family packs (see the discussion tab for details of what a family pack comprises of). It would be easy for us if you send in exactly what we ask for. The point is to make a cohesive unit and dispatch exactly what is required of us. Work with us and send in what we ask for.
Our model is simple: Receive specific dispatch requirements, arrange as much aid as possible, pack it as required and deliver it.
Stand up citizen of Pakistan and do your part.
TEAM Pakistan United.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
VOLUNTEER FORMS
Dear members,
UPDATE ON FORM SUBMISSION
All those who wish to volunteer and work with Pakistan United need to follow the instructions below:
The Volunteer Form has been updated to be able to automatically submit online.
Go to the following link to download the form in PDF format:
PDF FORM
If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, Download it from:
ADOBE READER
Open up the pdf file. Fill in the required information. Hit Submit at the bottom right.
If you use a desktop email service like, OUTLOOK, Windows Mail, Thunderbird.. etc, then choose that option and click send.
If you use a formal email service like GMAIL, HOTMAIL, YAHOO etc, then choose the "Internet Email" option which will allow you to save the FILLED IN PDF form
(Please use your first name as the name of the saved file), you can then attach and email to pakistanunited10@gmail.com.
To make this fully automated, we will need to move from blogger to our own domain name which is a potential future possibility. In the meantime, just follow the above instructions.
Please note:
These forms are for record keeping only so we will appreciate if you if you fill in accurate information.
*Only Senior Members of Pakistan United will have access to this information.
Please send in your request as soon as possible as we are setting up a Donation camp soon and will need volunteers.
Thank you.
TEAM Pakistan United.
UPDATE ON FORM SUBMISSION
All those who wish to volunteer and work with Pakistan United need to follow the instructions below:
The Volunteer Form has been updated to be able to automatically submit online.
Go to the following link to download the form in PDF format:
PDF FORM
If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, Download it from:
ADOBE READER
Open up the pdf file. Fill in the required information. Hit Submit at the bottom right.
If you use a desktop email service like, OUTLOOK, Windows Mail, Thunderbird.. etc, then choose that option and click send.
If you use a formal email service like GMAIL, HOTMAIL, YAHOO etc, then choose the "Internet Email" option which will allow you to save the FILLED IN PDF form
(Please use your first name as the name of the saved file), you can then attach and email to pakistanunited10@gmail.com.
To make this fully automated, we will need to move from blogger to our own domain name which is a potential future possibility. In the meantime, just follow the above instructions.
Please note:
These forms are for record keeping only so we will appreciate if you if you fill in accurate information.
*Only Senior Members of Pakistan United will have access to this information.
Please send in your request as soon as possible as we are setting up a Donation camp soon and will need volunteers.
Thank you.
TEAM Pakistan United.
Sponsor a Cylinder!
Dear members,
Due to the flood destroying all fire wood, the dry rations we send are turning out useless since they have no stoves to cook them on.
FAS engineering industries pvt have agreed to make portable 6kg gas filled cylinders with stoves attached for Rs.1600 which originally cost Rs.2600
(FAS manufactured cylinders are recommended by O.G.R.A,ISO 9001:2000 certified company)
If you want to buy a cylinder yourself PLEASE MAKE SURE THEY ARE O.G.R.A recommended otherwise do NOT buy them as they will be highly dangerous.
Anyone who wants to sponsor a cylinder please start sending in your cash donations (We will send you a receipt as soon as your cylinder has been made)
Stand up citizen of Pakistan and do your part.
TEAM Pakistan United.
Due to the flood destroying all fire wood, the dry rations we send are turning out useless since they have no stoves to cook them on.
FAS engineering industries pvt have agreed to make portable 6kg gas filled cylinders with stoves attached for Rs.1600 which originally cost Rs.2600
(FAS manufactured cylinders are recommended by O.G.R.A,ISO 9001:2000 certified company)
If you want to buy a cylinder yourself PLEASE MAKE SURE THEY ARE O.G.R.A recommended otherwise do NOT buy them as they will be highly dangerous.
Anyone who wants to sponsor a cylinder please start sending in your cash donations (We will send you a receipt as soon as your cylinder has been made)
Stand up citizen of Pakistan and do your part.
TEAM Pakistan United.
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