The Situation
Pakistan, 60 miles north-northeast of Islamabad, was the epicenter of a massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake on October 8, 2005. The first quake was followed by over 140 aftershocks, 21 of which measured over 5.0 in magnitude. The quake's devastation stretched over a 300km radius, killing and injuring people in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. Over 48,000 people have been reported dead, and 67,000 more severely injured, as of Friday, October 20.
Connect with affected alumni
Macalester's Office of Alumni Relations has attempted to contact Macalester alumni living in Pakistan and will share updates as they are received. All alumni who have been affected by the South Asia Earthquake are encouraged visit the Macalester community discussion board to share your updates and connect with the Macalester community regarding this catastrophe.
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"An estimated three million men, women and children are homeless. Many of them have no blankets or tents to protect them against the merciless Himalayan winter. That means a second, massive wave of death will happen if we do not step up our efforts now."
Kofi Annon '61
Secretary-General, United Nations
UN press conference on October 19, 2005.
How to Help
Macalester alumni Warren N Anderson, Jr. '83 and Abrahim Yousafzai '86 have started a relief fund through which the Macalester Community can directly support relief efforts in Pakistan. Help those affected by this Earthquake by contributing to this new fund or another relief organization.
See a list of organizations »