Sunday, November 13, 2005

The scenic beauty of Kashmir at its best in the Neehlum River valley. Indian held Kashmir is just across the river near the village of Chileana. Posted by Picasa
Boys waiting for relief supplies overlooking the Neehlum River, which serves as the "Line of Control" between India and Pakistan. This spot, one of 5 designated as a point for crossing, was opened on 12 November. Posted by Picasa
Relief workers from the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation pass out relief supplies to young boys and girls. They shared clothing, food, blankets, and toys until supplies were exhausted. Posted by Picasa
Two members of the Army assist in queuing women in order to assist in sharing clothing brought for relief. Army members told us the women were tougher to deal with than the men at this site. Posted by Picasa
Crowd lined up to receive relief supplies. Under the supervision of Pakistan's Army, and local police, this is an orderly event, but in early days it had been quite unruly; Chileana, Kashmir Posted by Picasa

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Village elder assisting with distribution of relief supplies, Chugali, Kashmir Posted by Picasa
Destruction in the rural area of Chugali, Kashmir. These wood and stone homes were no match for the power of this earthquake. Posted by Picasa
Twenty five years of work destroyed in 25 seconds! Posted by Picasa

Saturday, November 05, 2005

Relief supplies, medicines and doctors reach Chugali, Kashmir. This lift brings a small temporary clinic to treat injured. The community elder observes activities as the chopper prepares to depart. Posted by Picasa
Relief supplies being loaded aboard a UH-1 helicopter in Muzaffarabad, Kashmir. These will be delivered to some of the remotest areas affected by the earthquake. Posted by Picasa
Young girl with her new stuffed bear somewhere near Dhanni and Rampura, Kashmir approximately 15 kilometers east of Muzaffarabad. Posted by Picasa
Aerial view of a section of Muzaffarabad, Kashmir taken 1 November from the door of a UH-1 helicopter. Although some buildings are left standing, nearly 100% have damage that makes them uninhabitable. Posted by Picasa
Boy waiting outside a tent in earthquake victims' tent camp, Muzaffarabad, Kashmir Posted by Picasa

A tent camp provides food and shelter in Muzaffarabad, Kashmir.

Wednesday, November 02, 2005

A Kashmiri showing his flowers - he took great pride in his home, even though it lay mostly ruined. As we left, he gave us a boquet of flowers, the only thing he had left in the world; Chileana, Kashmir Posted by Picasa