A mountain to climb. What needs to be done to prevent further deaths following the Pakistan earthquake and to enable survivors to rebuild their lives and livelihoods

Author(s)
Philipps, B.
Publication language
English
Pages
12pp
Date published
19 Nov 2005
Type
Factsheets and summaries
Keywords
Development & humanitarian aid, Disasters, Earthquakes, Livelihoods, Agriculture, Protection, human rights & security
Countries
Pakistan
Organisations
Oxfam
Link
http://www.oxfam.org.nz/report/a-mountain-to-climb-what-needs-to-be-done-to-prev…
The 8 October 2005 earthquake — Pakistan’s biggest ever natural disaster — generated sympathy and support from people around the world. The Government of Pakistan reacted swiftly and with remarkable energy. However, major and immediate challenges remain. This report looks into what needs to be done to prevent further deaths following the Pakistan earthquake and to enable survivors to rebuild their lives and livelihoods.