Muzaffarabad
Muzaffarabad (population 741,000) is the capital of the State of Azad Kashmir. (Estimated population of almost 4 million people) It is situated at the confluence of the Jhelum and the Neelum Rivers. It is 138 kilometers from Rawalpindi and Islamabad and 76 kilometers from Abbottabad.
Google Earth: Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir 34° 21' 21.08" N 73° 27' 58.35" E
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2005 Earthquake
The epicenter of the hugely destructive October 8th 2005 Kashmir earthquake was centred just north of Muzaffarabad. It registered 7.6 on the moment magnitude scale: (similar in intensity to the infamous Quetta (1935) and San Francisco (1906) earthquakes.) The official death toll was 73,276.
Map of the Earthquake Region
Muzaffarabad Project
Our Muzaffarabad Project centres on a vision to create a ‘Village’ to assist the many orphans and widows now living in the Muzaffarabad region of Azad Kashmir. It will be developed under the guidelines of the SAA, statement of purpose; e.g. to provide safety, food, shelter and education. The Muzaffarabad Project is currently in a feasibility, developmental, and design stage. SAA is currently awaiting itemized construction estimates and has an architect working on development planning for a ‘Village’ style facility to be constructed in stages as needs become apparent and funds become available. (Click to Reports)
There will be a need for substantial ongoing funding. This will be sought in the form of grants from a variety of service organisations in Pakistan and Australia and via SAA fundraising initiatives and charitable and individual donations.
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