The Independent on Sunday Christmas Appeal

IoS Christmas Appeal: More about ActionAid Official estimates are that about 74,000 people in Pakistan, Kashmir and Afghanistan died in the South Asia earthquake. The real figure is believed to be closer to 100,000.

At least 70,000 people were severely injured and around 3 million people left homeless, the vast majority in Pakistan.

Tens of thousands of people are dependent on aid for survival - and you can help them.

Follow the links below to find out more.

To donate NOW to the IoS Pakistan Earthquake Appeal, please click www.actionaid.org.uk/IOS

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IoS Appeal: The earthquake victims paralysed for life

Published: 18 December 2005

The aftermath of the disaster in Pakistan will be felt for years to come as families struggle to cope

IoS Appeal: Cold and fear stalk quake zone

Published: 11 December 2005

Many of the victims of the South Asia earthquake are now threatened by cold and lack of security in camps. Two weeks ago, the 'IoS' launched its Christmas Appeal to help survivors. Generous readers have already donated more than £64,000. Our chosen charity, ActionAid, will use 75 per cent of your donations for earthquake relief work. The money will be available in Pakistan within days. The rest will go towards disaster-risk reduction worldwide.

Women of the quake

Published: 04 December 2005

Mothers at home, crushed by collapsing walls when disaster struck South Asia seven weeks ago, suffered even more than their menfolk who were out in the open. Julia Stuart tells their stories

South Asia earthquake: You can make a difference

Published: 27 November 2005

It is six weeks since an earthquake struck South Asia. Julia Stuart visited devastated villagers in the Allai valley, Pakistan, who have lost everything. They need urgent practical help to survive the cruel winter, for their grim alternative is to become refugees

More about ActionAid

Published: 27 November 2005

With thousands of bodies still trapped under rubble, it will be months, if not years, before the final death toll from the South Asia earthquake is known.