THE CRITICAL ROLE OF LOCAL RESPONDERS IN KARACHI’S DISASTERS

Karachi, a megacity of over 20 million people, stands at the frontline of Pakistan’s climate and urban emergencies. From urban floods and building collapses to heatwaves and fires, disasters here strike fast and often without warning. In these crucial first moments, it is rarely official teams who arrive first; it is local responders: neighbors, volunteers, […]