2025 Flood Relief Aid – Sawabi Jadon, Pakistan
“Let’s Join Hands Together to Serve Humanity”
On September 1, 2025, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) and the Christian Council Pakistan (CCP) jointly held the “2025 Flood Relief Aid” volunteer event in Jadon Valley, Sawabi, Pakistan. Under the slogan “Let’s Join Hands Together to Serve Humanity,” the initiative was organized to help residents affected by the devastating floods that struck in August 2025.
According to the Pakistani government, around 1,500 lives were lost nationwide due to the floods, and more than 2.5 million people were displaced. Tens of thousands of homes collapsed or were submerged, and farmland as well as infrastructure suffered massive damage.
In particular, the remote Jadon Valley in Sawabi was severely affected as transportation was cut off and government aid failed to arrive in time. In this area, 40 houses were completely destroyed, 60 were partially damaged, and 42 residents lost their lives. Tragically, one family lost 13 members and another lost 8 members—two households that were brothers—leaving the entire community in shock and grief.
The event was joined by 25 HWPL volunteers who prepared relief goods, 10 volunteers who delivered aid directly on site, CCP representatives, local church leaders, and congregants. Relief teams distributed blankets, flour, oil, milk, tea, and other essential items to the affected households. Beyond providing supplies, the scene of people from different backgrounds standing in solidarity with flood victims created a warm and comforting atmosphere.
The head of HWPL Pakistan stated, “Helping our neighbors in times of humanitarian crisis is our basic duty as human beings and the starting point of peace. HWPL runs wherever there is a need for a helping hand around the world. Notably, we were registered in the Guinness Book of World Records for conducting a worldwide blood donation campaign. This relief effort is also part of that solidarity to save lives.”
CCP representative Kamran Michael said, “This effort was more than relief—it was a hand of hope. It was meaningful to deliver the message, ‘You are not alone,’ to residents isolated in remote areas. Moving forward, we will continue to help those suffering from disasters through solidarity that transcends religion and borders, so that local communities can rise again.”
One local resident who received aid said, “After my house collapsed, each day felt hopeless. But now that you came directly to help us, I have hope to live again,” with tears in their eyes. Another said, “Thanks to the blankets, our children can now sleep warmly and safely,” expressing gratitude.
This volunteer activity is regarded not as a one-time effort, but as the start of a long-term project to help restore the community. HWPL and CCP plan to provide educational opportunities for marginalized Christian communities in Pakistan so that they can pursue better lives. The two organizations are also working together to gain governmental support for HWPL’s Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) and peace education in Pakistan. Discussions are currently underway with the Ministry of Education to incorporate HWPL’s peace education into the national curriculum.
HWPL has already carried out peace education, interfaith dialogue, and relief work in more than 90 countries worldwide. This activity in Pakistan is an extension of those efforts, once again demonstrating the value of international solidarity for peace.
