Three Bradford men are on a mission to raise a million pounds which will help rebuild villages in Pakistan that were destroyed by floods.Councillor Rizwan Malik and two friends have already raised a massive £600,000 for the charity, Islamic Relief, and are on the final push for the rest.
The trio visited northern Pakistan in October last year, Councillor Malik said:
“It was probably the most emotional thing I’ve ever experienced in my life.
“We went to area’s where there were just mountains of mud, sand, rubble and debris. These mountains were formally houses or mud huts that people were living in.”
After a trip to the devastated areas, the three fundraisers felt compelled to do more.
With a team of around 50 humble volunteers from Bradford and Leeds, they were inspired to organise charity car washes, sky dives, community events and fundraising dinners.
The money raised will help with the reconstruction of four villages and improve the quality of life for around 10 thousand victims.
The cash is desperately needed to help towards reconstructing the poorest parts of the country.
Rizwan Malik by BCB News
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