DynCorp International today announced that it will donate $10,000 to the American Red Cross to support the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the worst flooding the country has seen in more than 80 years.
The donation will fund relief supplies, mobilize relief workers and provide additional financial resources to the overall relief effort. The American Red Cross is working with its partners in the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, including the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, to reach those in need.
"As a company that operates globally, it is our responsibility to assist globally," said Steve Gaffney, DynCorp International president and chief executive officer. "Right now families in Pakistan are in need of shelter, health services and supplies. We hope our contribution provides them some comfort in such a difficult time."
The global Red Cross and Red Crescent network announced last week that it is quadrupling its emergency activities in Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan Provincial and National Disaster Management Authorities have raised the number of flood-affected people to nearly 17.6 million, including approximately 10 million in need of humanitarian assistance.
DynCorp International's commitment to the Red Cross follows the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance's (OFDA) own significant contribution to the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. USAID/OFDA has advised that the most effective way to assist relief efforts is through contributions to humanitarian organizations that are conducting relief operations. The needs in Pakistan will continue to be significant and DynCorp International encourages those interested in donating to support efforts to help the people of Pakistan to visit www.redcross.org.
About DynCorp International
DynCorp International is a global government services provider in support of U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives, delivering support solutions for defense, diplomacy, and international development. DI operates major programs in logistics, platform support, contingency operations, and training and mentoring to reinforce security, community stability, and the rule of law. DynCorp International is headquartered in Falls Church, Va. For more information, visit www.dyn-intl.com.
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DynCorp International
Ashley Burke, 703-462-7116