Strengthening humanitarian support

By Our Correspondent
September 21, 2024
Country Director International Rescue Committee in Pakistan Shabnam Baloch (left) and Chief Commissioner Afghan Refugee (CCAR) Muhammad Abbas Khan (right) both are Signing on the Memorandum of Understanding seen in this image September 20, 2024. — LinkedIn/international-rescue-committee-pakistan?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name

Islamabad:In order to strengthen humanitarian support in Pakistan, The Chief Commissioner Afghan Refugees (CCAR) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Pakistan have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to solidify their collaboration.

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This strategic partnership addresses the pressing needs of vulnerable populations, particularly Afghan refugees, through a holistic approach that entails institutional strengthening, humanitarian programming and coordinated actions.

Under this collaboration, CCAR and IRC intend to pursue actions aimed at developing and backstopping multi-sectoral humanitarian support through a consultative process, with an emphasis on capacity building and technical support. Both organizations are committed to sustaining and replicating the Urban Support Units supported by IRC.

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