Registered as a Charity by the Government of Pakistan
Acid Survivors Foundation - Pakistan |
'This is a momentous time for us. We look forward to the work we will be doing in 2008 to help the acid survivors and develop more awareness of this hideous crime throughout the country.'
Acid Survivors Foundation (ASF) is a registered charitable organization, providing comprehensive services to meet the medical, surgical, psychological, legal, and rehabilitation needs of the acid attacked people in all regions of Pakistan.
Acid throwing is a particularly vicious and damaging form of violence, wherein acid is thrown on people's bodies especially on women's faces. It has catastrophic effects on the human body causing the skin tissue to melt, often exposing the bones below the flesh and sometimes even disolving the bone.
Acid attacks do not only accur in Pakistan, but in other parts of the world as well. For example: Bangladesh, India, Cambodia, Malaysia, Uganda and other areas of Africa.
In our country, acid throwing cases are numerous. However, a very small number are reported and treated as most of the victims are not in a position to report these cases to the autorities or other organizations.
ASF-Pakistan believes that with determination, and effective partnerships, this terrible crime of acid throwing can be eradicated. We also believe that the survivors of acid attacks can be helped towards a better life. It is therefore our moral and human duty to work hand in hand in building up a better global society.
Valerie Khan, Exec. Director
Acid throwing is a particularly vicious and damaging form of violence, wherein acid is thrown on people's bodies especially on women's faces. It has catastrophic effects on the human body causing the skin tissue to melt, often exposing the bones below the flesh and sometimes even disolving the bone.
Acid attacks do not only accur in Pakistan, but in other parts of the world as well. For example: Bangladesh, India, Cambodia, Malaysia, Uganda and other areas of Africa.
In our country, acid throwing cases are numerous. However, a very small number are reported and treated as most of the victims are not in a position to report these cases to the autorities or other organizations.
ASF-Pakistan believes that with determination, and effective partnerships, this terrible crime of acid throwing can be eradicated. We also believe that the survivors of acid attacks can be helped towards a better life. It is therefore our moral and human duty to work hand in hand in building up a better global society.
Valerie Khan, Exec. Director
