ASWED Chipurson

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Strategic Coordination Meeting on Chipurson Earthquake Rehabilitation

ASWED convened an important consultative meeting in Karachi with senior ASWEDians to discuss the recent earthquake in Chipurson Valley, assess the ground situation, and determine concrete steps to support the affected community. The meeting also emphasized engagement with the National Council to formally present the situation and seek coordinated support.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our respected senior members and advisors for their valuable participation and guidance: Ex-Chairman CLSO Hikayat Shah, Mr. Abdul Shah, Mr. Ali Madad, Mr. Sayeed Ali, Mr. Didar Khan, Mr. Karim Rehman, Mr. Masood Rana, Mr. Mirza Aman Shah, Mr. Jahangir Khan, Mr. Tariq Yousuf, Mr. Shakir Ali, Mr. Masood Ali, and Mr. Niaz Ali. Each participant shared thoughtful insights and highlighted critical areas requiring immediate and long-term attention.

Key outcomes of the meeting included the need for strong coordination among CLSO, Local Councils, ASWED, and other active organizations to ensure an effective and unified response. Priority areas identified were **rehabilitation of Chipurson Valley, protection against freezing temperatures, health and medical services, shelter installation, restoration of irrigation channels, livestock support, heating systems, and trauma and mental health care.

ASWED, established in 2003, has been actively working in the fields of education, health, youth development, and community services at national and international levels. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to serving the people of Chipurson Valley in close collaboration with local organizations, CLSO, and relevant government departments.

It was strongly emphasized that the government is the primary responsible authority in this situation. Collective efforts are required to ensure a comprehensive survey of the entire valley, clear timelines for rehabilitation, and the safe restoration of normal life in Chipurson.

The discussion concluded with a shared resolve to strengthen unity, trust, and coordination for sustainable progress and future preparedness. The Chairman of ASWED concluded the meeting with a vote of thanks and announced the formation of a new coordination team connecting ASWED Karachi, Gilgit, Central Region, and Lahore, in collaboration with Local Councils, CLSO, and other partner organizations.

ASWED will continue its efforts with dedication, transparency, and responsibility to support the recovery and future well-being of the people of Chipurson Valley.

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 As night falls over the high mountains of Chipurson, earthquake-affected families huddle inside fragile tents as temperatures plunge to minus 20°C. Homes lie cracked or collapsed, and livelihoods built around fields and livestock have been shaken to the core by a powerful jolt that changed everything. Yet amid the cold, fear, and uncertainty, resilience endures. One woman, like many others, refuses to leave her valley despite the hardship. For her, Chipurson is not just a place to live—it is where her land, animals, and entire livelihood are rooted. Leaving would mean losing the only means of survival she knows, and returning later may not be possible. In the frozen silence of winter, the people of Chipurson are holding on—not only to tents and belongings, but to their land, dignity, and the hope that life in the valley can be rebuilt once again.

In the wake of the disaster, what this graphic fails to capture is the prolonged mental trauma and anxiety the population has endured for months, along with the deep uncertainty that awaits them as winter continues.

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