"By far the biggest, effective force to deliver relief, put in bridges and build roads, set up water systems and electricity is the Pakistan Army and also the Forward Works Organization FWO (which builds and repairs roads)." Image from Islamabad, ExplorersWeb.
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Few westerners know rural Pakistan more intimately than Greg Mortenson. Since his 1993 climb on K2, Greg has established the Central Asia Institute and done over 30 trips to set up schools in remote mountain villages of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Two days back, we asked Greg to recommend nonprofits who he has seen working in the area. Here's from Greg:What you dont see and seldom hear about"We're receiving hundreds of calls and email from people wanting to help in Pakistan. People all over the world really do care, even...
