Kashmir International Relief Fund (KIRF) is the largest charity and

NGO in Kashmir – the region most affected by the devastating earthquake on 8th October 2005. As a registered UK charity, KIRF

has been at the forefront of providing humanitarian relief, welfare

and development to the people of Kashmir since 1992. KIRF has a

long understanding and capability to deal with the human tragedy

resulting from natural or political disasters. Our thoughts and

prayers are with everyone affected by this unprecedented

earthquake in the region. KIRF will use all its efforts to help the

emergency relief effort in the short term and also to lead the way in

the long-term development effort that will be necessary in the

weeks, months and years to come.

KIRF will work with the Kashmiri, Pakistani and international

communities globally to help rebuild and rehabilitate the disaster

area. KIRF has and will always work in Kashmir – especially when

the world’s attention turns elsewhere.

People all over the world know about the tragic conflict and dire situation in Kashmir. The scale of the crisis is such that the government alone cannot provide basic human needs to the impoverished and beleaguered people of Kashmir.

KIRF is the largest charity & NGO in Azad Kashmir, providing long-

term development projects to help the people of Kashmir since 1992 KIRF delivers projects in Health, Education, Vocational Training (including Women's Development) & Water Supplies which provide lasting, permanent and sustainable solutions. Our work has benefited hundreds of thousands

of Kashmiris. Our aim is to offer emergency relief only when absolutely necessary, but more importantly to provide solutions that bring self-

respect and long term benefits to the Kashmiri people. The people of

Kashmir do not want never ending hand-outs - their simple wish is for a chance to live their lives without dependency on others. KIRF's non-

political and non-sectarian approach has led to donors from across the

world to contribute to this worthy cause.

KIRF has for many years invited its donors and supporters to visit

any of its projects in Kashmir. We passionately believe donors have a

right to see how their hard-earned donations are being spent. If you are

in the region, or will travel to Kashmir soon, please contact us and allow

us the opportunity to show you any of our projects. Currently, the newly opened KIRF Community Hospital - Jatlan is attracting huge attention from our donors. We would be happy to show you the hospital as well other key

projects in remote regions. Please contact us for more information.

KIRF also operates a recycling operation and two charity shops to fund

the administrative costs of the charity.

KIRF is actively on a daily basis Helping Towards a Better Future.

Question is "How can you Help Kashmir Today?"