KARACHI: Pakistani mobile operator Ufone has announced that its UPaisa mobile payments application is offering flood relief support to vulnerable communities.
UPaisa users can now make direct donations to a host of organizations participating in relief efforts.
UPaisa customers have the freedom to choose from a list of aid organizations which they can access by logging into the application or by dialing a special USSD code.
Edhi Foundation, Akhuwat, Shifa Foundation, Health and Nutrition Development Society, Rashid Khan Trust, Saylani Welfare International Trust, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan, Bait ul Salam Welfare Trust, Sundas Foundation, Rizq Trust & Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund are some of the causes that users can donate to.
These NGOs will use the funds donated to offer assistance to the people affected by floods, as well as provide them with essential items such as emergency medical supplies, clothes, shelter, and food.