Angelina Jolie Shares Heartfelt Note About Her Visit to Flood-hit Pakistan

The Hollywood actress continues to raise awareness about the aftermath of the cataclysmic floods in the South Asian country.

Hollywood actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie took to Instagram this week to share her thoughts about the recent flood devastation in Pakistan based on her personal visits and relief work in the country this month.

The actress wrote a poignant note, mentioning that 33 million people have been affected by the calamity, and more than six million affectees are in need of emergency humanitarian assistance.

She said,

Last week I was in Pakistan with the International Rescue Committee and local organizations, to witness the devastation caused by severe flooding which submerged 1/3 of the country’s land. The level of trauma and compound trauma is severe. Please learn and follow what is happening. Be aware of the climate catastrophe that we are seeing more regularly.

The Maleficent actress also shared pictures of the flood-stricken areas taken by photographer Andrew Oberstadt.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) revealed that Jolie had visited Pakistan to survey the situation, listen to the affected people speak about their needs, and figure out how to support them.

She and the IRC are also assessing how to prevent such a crisis in the future.

Jolie also addresses the facet of the displaced Afghan refugee situation in Pakistan, stating that the country has over a million Afghan refugees who are unable to return due to the current unsafe situation in Afghanistan.

“Pakistan also still hosts over a million Afghan refugees who are unable to return safely due to the current situation. Those I was able to reach were still in shock from having fled the Taliban, and now knowing the country they have fled to is in an emergency,” she highlighted.

The Hollywood actress has asked government bodies to understand that rising emissions, the lack of fair trade, and the failure to address conflicts is causing more deaths and suffering all over the world.

Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards, and has been named ‘Hollywood’s highest-paid actress’ multiple times.

Although she found fame both as the daughter of celebrities and through her work on the big screen, she continues to personally promote kindness and justice across the globe.

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