PESHAWAR
The International Rescue Committee (IRC), an international humanitarian organization that helps people affected by humanitarian crises, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the provincial relief, rehabilitation and settlement department.
According to a press release issued here on Tuesday, secretary relief, Abdul Basit, and country director of IRC, Shabnam Baloch, jointly signed the MOU to enhance collaboration with Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The collaborative initiatives encompass rapid response strategies, anticipatory actions, capacity-building projects, and reinforcement of disaster preparedness programs. The successful execution of this partnership hinges on the availability of essential resources to facilitate joint endeavors.
Secretary of Relief, Abdul Basit, stated, “By harnessing the resources at our disposal, RRSD and IRC are poised to identify shared areas of interest in aiding communities affected by disasters or conflicts through targeted program interventions.”
He further added, “I strongly believe in the significance of building and strengthening local capacities in disaster preparedness and response.
It is of paramount importance to emphasize that, while pursuing shared objectives, both RRSD and IRC remain steadfast in upholding their distinct missions and responsibilities. This commitment ensures a seamless integration of efforts in pursuit of their humanitarian goals.
The MOU signing ceremony was attended by officials of PDMA and representatives from IRC.
