Year:
2019
Where:
Where:Hyderabad, Pakistan
Target audience:
Target audience:The Parkari tribe
Who is following the project?
Who is following the project?Brother Walfred
Fundraising concluded
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A fragile tribe
Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world and a young parliamentary republic in a context of serious political and economic problems. The majority of its population, moreover among the youngest in the world in terms of age, lacks access to education and health care.
Among the most vulnerable tribes, the Parkari tribe has historically been considered among those placed at the lowest level of society. Located in the southeast corner of the nation, on the border with India, the Parkari are victims of an Indian cultural heritage and still considered untouchable.
The friars and the Parkari
There are currently five parishes linked to parkari communities. These entities are not only involved in pastoral care but also play a fundamental role in combating poverty.
Among the workers in these parishes, Brother Walfred – a friar and nurse – is involved in providing health care to parkarians. His efforts are not limited to emergency response but also address the prevention and health education phase in rural areas. In particular, Friar Walfred provides the people with the training they need to fight tuberculosis, which kills 60,000 people across Pakistan every year.
A health goal
The pandemic has exacerbated the problems that have long gripped the Parkari tribe. Covid-19 has affected a population already suffering from tuberculosis and poor sanitation.
Each offering helps support Brother Walfred’s commitment to the health care and outreach work he has been conducting for years with the local Franciscan community.
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Leaflet Campaign Pakistan 2019
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Your generosity has enabled us to support the health care efforts of Brother Walfred.