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Close Window Rajanpur, November 3, 2008 - U.S. Consulate's Principal Officer Bryan Hunt distributing ownership letters to villagers at the Jageer Global village.
Rajanpur, November 3, 2008 - U.S. Consulate's Principal Officer Bryan Hunt distributing ownership letters to villagers at the Jageer Global village.
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Rajanpur, November 3, 2008 - U.S. Consulate's Principal Officer Bryan Hunt distributing ownership letters to villagers at the Jageer Global village.
Rajanpur, November 3, 2008 - U.S. Consulate's Principal Officer Bryan Hunt distributing ownership letters to villagers at the Jageer Global village.

American Diplomat Visits U.S.-Funded Flood Relief Project in Rajanpur

November 3, 2008

Rajanpur - Bryan Hunt, Principal Officer of the U.S. Consulate, Lahore visited a U.S. Government funded flood relief project in Rajanpur today. Principal Officer Hunt expressed his "deep personal satisfaction" that the U.S. was able to provide assistance to those in need.

"The combined USAID assistance -- $599,390 through Save the Children, and $318,419 through ACTED -- has not only provided immediate relief, but also created short-term income generation opportunities for the affected families," stated Principal Officer Hunt as he observed the distribution of shelter materials at Jageer Gobal village, District Rajanpur.

Funds provided through Save the Children support the immediate survival needs of children and their families affected by flooding with essential non-food items, including shelter materials. Through USAID, ACTED (Technical Cooperation and Development Aid Agency) is providing short-term income generation opportunities to the most vulnerable through community-based projects and is promoting hygiene in the area.

The U.S. Government had earlier provided $50,000 in emergency assistance to the Punjab Police as it assisted in flood relief operations.

Senior Advisor to the Chief Minister Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa, who accompanied Principal Officer Hunt, expressed his appreciation for the flood relief assistance provided by the U.S. Government.

Since 2002, the U.S. Government has provided more than $2 billion to Pakistan to improve economic growth, education, health, and governance and to assist with earthquake reconstruction.