“Joining Hands to Serve Humanity”: HWPL and CCP Lead Flood Relief in Pakistan

When devastating floods swept through Pakistan in August 2025, leaving more than 1,500 people dead and displacing over 2.5 million, entire communities were left struggling to survive. Homes, farmland, and infrastructure were destroyed. In the remote Zadon Valley of Swabi District, where 40 houses were flattened and 60 more partially damaged, government support could not reach in time. Here, families lost everything — including two households of brothers who together mourned 21 lives.

Amid this tragedy, a spirit of unity and compassion emerged. On September 1, the international peace NGO Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) partnered with the Christian Council of Pakistan (CCP) to launch the 2025 Pakistan Flood Relief Project under the slogan “Joining Hands to Serve Humanity.”

Emergency Support for Zadon Valley

The relief team included 25 HWPL volunteers, 10 local helpers, CCP representatives, church leaders, and community members. Together, they delivered essential supplies such as blankets, flour, oil, milk, and tea. For families who had lost homes, food, and loved ones, these items carried not just physical relief but also a message of solidarity: “You are not alone.”

One resident shared, “Our home collapsed, and every day felt hopeless. Your visit has given us strength to start again.” Another added, “Now my children can sleep warmly under blankets. Thank you for bringing us comfort.”

Messages of Hope from Leaders

The HWPL Pakistan Branch Director explained,
“Helping neighbors in humanitarian crises is not optional—it is a moral duty and the starting point of peace. HWPL runs wherever there is need, from global blood donation drives recognized in the Guinness World Records to local disaster relief like today.”

CCP Representative Kamran Michael echoed this spirit:
“This is not just relief but a hand of hope. By coming here, we told the people of Zadon Valley: you are not forgotten.”

He pledged continued cooperation with HWPL to provide education opportunities for marginalized communities and to strengthen advocacy for peace legislation such as the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).

Youth Voices for Peace

Young volunteers who joined the effort also found the experience transformative. One remarked, “To extend my hand directly to those in need moved me deeply. I want to continue serving my community.” Another shared, “This experience has made me a better citizen, someone who can contribute to peace in action.”

Building Long-Term Recovery

Organizers emphasized that this effort is not a one-time project but the beginning of sustained community support. Alongside relief aid, HWPL and CCP are working with education authorities to introduce peace education into public schools, ensuring that the culture of peace takes root for the next generation.

By combining humanitarian aid with long-term peace initiatives, this project represents the kind of international solidarity needed to face both crises and conflicts.

Just as a single blood donation can save up to three lives, even small acts of kindness can ripple outward to transform entire communities. HWPL and CCP’s joint flood relief in Pakistan stands as a living example that peace is not only about words but about serving humanity together, across borders, faiths, and cultures.

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