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Recovery effort in quake-hit parts of Pakistan can serve as model – UN-HABITAT

10 October 2007
Two years a devastating earthquake in Pakistan Administered Kashmir, UN-HABITAT said the reconstruction effort, which has included the rebuilding of more than 150,000 houses in a manner that makes them more resilient to future shocks, can serve as a model for other response efforts.

UN seeks emergency funds for vital health services following Peru earthquake

29 August 2007
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is appealing for $850,000 in emergency funding to ensure that up to 250,000 victims of the recent earthquake in Peru receive critical health services.
Distributing food aid in Peru

Peru: UN seeks $37 million to assist earthquake victims

28 August 2007
The United Nations and its humanitarian partners today appealed for $37 million to provide more than 200,000 people with food, water, medical assistance, tents and blankets for a period of six months following the deadly earthquake that struck Peru nearly two weeks ago.

Peru quake: UN agencies press ahead with aid effort while identifying key needs

20 August 2007
Clean water, basic sanitation, food, shelter and temporary jobs have become the priority needs in the wake of last week’s deadly earthquake in Peru, United Nations relief officials said today as they prepared to launch a flash appeal to help survivors while maintaining an emergency aid effort that has continued since the disaster hit.