Colchester Centurion Supports "Connect" In Pakistan - Pauline Dean, Club President

In July 2010 Dr Talat Pasha came to speak to our Club about her work in Pakistan as a doctor and as a Soroptimist.  She explained that this is an organisation of professional women who through service projects,  look to advance the rights and status of women. 

Dr Pasha told us they had created a charity called ‘Connect’.  Then the floods struck and 20 million people were misplaced.  Connect Rehab is a project which the Rotary Club of Colchester Centurion is happy to support.  

We pledged £1,000 sterling to them and with the help of the Pakistan Army they have taken trucks to the remote Thatta District where they have been able to distribute essential food supplies, kitchen utensils, lanterns, clothing, sandals and water purifying tablets to families in the stricken areas.  

Dr Pasha tells us that they are now collecting warm clothing and blankets and they are looking towards repairing some of the damaged homes in the area.  This video clip shows the amazing work of ‘Connect’.