How to help people affected by the floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK

A list of some organisations working in the areas to provide relief efforts and how you can donate to them.

18 Aug, 2025

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing catastrophic floods in the aftermath of cloudbursts and above-average rainfall, with the death toll having reached 323 on Sunday. Similar incidents in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir have contributed to a national death toll of 657 since the rains started in June. Both the federal and provincial governments have started relief operations in the areas.

The National Disaster Management Authority says Pakistan will receive heavy spells of rain throughout September, prompting concerns about further devastation and more casualties.

As always, Pakistanis have been rallying to help their fellow countrymen. There are several NGOs working in these areas to provide relief to people affected by the floods. For those looking to lend a helping hand, the following organisations have requested donations to aid their efforts:

Al-Khidmat Foundation

The Al-Khidmat Foundation is actively working to rescue people from flood-hit areas and provide relief supplies to affected populations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. They accept donations as direct transfers and as payments via debit/credit cards.

How to donate.

Account Title: Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan Zakat

Bank Name: The Bank of Punjab

IBAN: PK16BPUN3880067845100081

Swift Code: BPUNPKKA002

Donations by card can be made at the foundation’s website.

DASTAK Foundation and Mahwari Justice

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Geared towards the rights of women and the prevention of gender-based violence, DASTAK and Mahwari Justice have launched a joint campaign to provide feminine hygiene and prenatal care kits to women affected by floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. In a post shared to Instagram, DASTAK said they had a hundred such kits ready, but that they needed thousands more.

How to donate.

Account Title: DASTAK Women Rights and Awareness Foundation

Bank Name: Faysal Bank Limited

IBAN: PK63FAYS3501301000000677

Islamic Relief

An international organisation working to help people on the ground in Pakistan since 1992, Islamic Relief welcomes donations from willing Pakistanis as well as donors wishing to send money from abroad.

How to donate.

Account Title: Islamic Relief

Bank Name: Askari Bank Limited

IBAN: PK69ASCM0000260100022000

Pakistani donors can donate by card here.

International donations can be sent to Islamic Relief on their website.

Muslim Aid

Another international organisation with prior experience working on disaster relief in Pakistan, Muslim Aid is collecting money to help rebuild flood-resistant housing for displaced affectees. They primarily accept donations from the United Kingdom and the United States.

How to donate

US donors can send their donations here.

UK donors can send their donations here.

Please remember to always verify organisations you are donating to.

Comments

Laila Aug 18, 2025 05:06pm

People who live near effected areas, should go and help directly and donate directly, of possible. Its the best way to ensure the fund and help reach the proper people. These floods were totally avoidable. The blood is on the hands of those in power.

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Agha Asad Razs Aug 18, 2025 05:13pm

Waste of money and effort. Don't contribute anything as they will rebuild in the very same place where the floods will hit again after 30 years cycle. One school was hit in 1995 and hit again in 2025. All construction in now in river beds and flood plains. Unless you clear people away from the river flow channels this will happen again and again So it has nothing to do with climate change or weather, just too many children and uncontrolled growth.

Laila Aug 18, 2025 05:36pm

"As always, Pakistanis have been rallying to help their fellow countrymen." Since when? News to me. IF Pakistanis rallied majority of our issues would not exist.

Ehsan Aug 18, 2025 06:26pm

What about edhi foundation they have always been there for every disaster

Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Aug 18, 2025 06:31pm

East or West, based on past experiences, exposures and interactions, Al-Khidmat Foundation (no relations) is the most honest, reliable, truthful and the best.

Yusuf Aug 18, 2025 07:32pm

Sarhad Rural Support Program conspicuous by its absence from the list.

Absolutely correct.

Hasan Aug 18, 2025 09:37pm

Thanks, many people out of GB, AJK, KPK wanted to know where to donate

AmjadKhan Aug 19, 2025 05:47am

All Pakistanis living in Pakistan or Overseas must help the flood victims.But be careful not to donate anything thru Govt agencies or fake NGOS.Please donate thru reputable groups.

Laila Aug 19, 2025 05:30pm

@Amjadkhan Yes that's very very important. People should avoid governmental aid organizations like the plague. They will just pocket the money themselves. As usual. Instead it's best to coordinate grassroot level collections with reliable persons appointed to preferably go and hand out the donations or transfer directly to effected families. NGOs and social activists are important but again people need to verify the authenticate before donating. Also be critical about go fund me online collections that anybody can set up. Many opportunitists will seek to cash in on it. There is a YouTube channel called Aao Madad Karen about a couple helping poor destitute people and social activism. People need to go check then out and find similar groups and donate.

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