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Qatar Charity, in partnership with UNICEF, is implementing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions alongside Nutrition services during emergencies, with a strong emphasis on supporting vulnerable groups, particularly women and children.
The WASH and nutrition initiatives are underway in four districts of Punjab:
Rajanpur, Jhang, Muzaffargarh, and Multan, to support those affected by the 2025 floods.
The nutrition initiative seeks to improve access to treatment for acutely malnourished children as well as pregnant and lactating women. It includes the provision of micronutrient supplements for children aged 6–59 months and breastfeeding women, along with counselling on maternal nutrition, nurturing care, early childhood development, and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices.
It also incorporates capacity building, coordination, and information management to strengthen emergency nutrition systems.
In parallel, the WASH emergency project has been activated to assist flood-affected communities. The project aims to provide climate-resilient sanitation facilities for 20,000 people, including toilets, bathing areas, and washing points designed to be culturally sensitive, gender-appropriate, and disability-inclusive. Additionally, 100,000 people will benefit from improved awareness of key hygiene practices, disaster risk reduction messaging, and the effective use of hygiene kits.
Furthermore, 5,000 children will gain access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities in 20 schools, 10 Temporary Learning Centers, 10 Child-Friendly Safe Spaces, and 10 health facilities.
It is worth mentioning that the WASH and nutrition projects come under the Contingency Project Cooperation Agreement (CPCA) signed between Qatar Charity and UNICEF Pakistan in June 2023. The agreement aims to strengthen emergency response systems and ensure the timely delivery of relief services during crises across the country.
This partnership represents a significant step toward enhancing Pakistan’s preparedness for natural disasters and improving protection for vulnerable populations, ensuring a more effective and timely emergency response.
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