The Longest Night in Kashmir
The night was long, filled with the deafening roar of artillery fire. The people of Kashmir huddled in darkness, praying that dawn would come soon. Families hid behind stone walls. Children clung to their mothers, trembling with fear. The air was thick with smoke, and the cries of the wounded echoed through the valleys.
This isn’t just a headline; it’s the painful reality faced by families living along the Line of Control. When the shelling begins, every second can mean the difference between life and death.
Our Commitment to Save Lives with Ambulance
When chaos erupts, hesitation is not an option. That is why Kashmir Welfare Foundation has repositioned three of its ambulances closer to the frontlines — in Kotli, Leepa Valley, and Neelum Valley — the regions most vulnerable to cross-border violence.
Our aim is simple but vital: reach the injured faster, stabilise them immediately, and transport them safely to hospitals.
These are not ordinary ambulances. Each one is equipped to handle the brutal injuries caused by explosions and shelling. From burn care kits to oxygen tanks and advanced first-aid supplies, our teams are prepared to save lives where hospitals are out of reach.
Every ambulance has become a lifeline — a moving sanctuary of hope.
Real Stories, Real Needs
Already, our ambulances have transported more than 60 injured individuals since the escalation began. These are not numbers; they are stories of survival.
A young boy in Leepa Valley, hit by shrapnel, was losing blood rapidly. His family’s cries for help pierced the night until one of our drivers — Abdul Karim — arrived in minutes. “If we were five minutes later, the boy wouldn’t have made it,” he said, eyes heavy with exhaustion yet shining with purpose.
Then there was Fatima Begum, a grandmother in Kotli who collapsed from shock and smoke inhalation when her home was struck. She could barely breathe, and her family thought she would not survive the night. Our paramedics gave her oxygen, stabilised her, and carried her to safety. She is alive today because help came when it mattered most.
These are not isolated incidents. This is the everyday reality of our ambulance teams — driving through mountain roads under fire, risking their own lives so others may live.
The Cost of Compassion: Ambulance
Each ambulance costs £12,000 to purchase. But keeping one operational — with fuel, maintenance, and medical supplies — costs only £10 a day.
That £10 may feel small, but in Kashmir, it can mean the sound of sirens breaking through the night — the sound of life continuing.
Your donation keeps the wheels turning, the oxygen flowing, and the doctors ready.
In a world where news moves on quickly, your compassion ensures Kashmir is never forgotten.
Building a Prepared Future
This emergency response is just the beginning. Our vision goes beyond the crisis of today.
We are now preparing to deploy:
- Field Hospitals – mobile units capable of treating the injured directly in conflict zones.
- Mobile Burn Units – equipped to respond to fire-related injuries common in shelling incidents.
- Hot Meal Distributions – ensuring displaced families don’t go hungry when their villages are under siege.
But to continue this work, we need sustained support. Emergencies do not wait for fundraising appeals. They strike without warning, and our readiness depends on regular donors — people who stand by Kashmir through Zakat, Sadaqah, and Regular Giving.
Standing Together for Kashmir
The people of Azad Kashmir have shown immense courage through decades of hardship. Yet courage alone cannot heal wounds or save lives.
This is where you come in.
For just £10, you can keep an ambulance on the road for an entire day. That’s 24 hours of readiness — 24 hours of hope.
Your contribution fuels the paramedics who rush through the night. It buys the dressings that stop the bleeding. It fills the tanks that carry patients to safety.
When others turn away, you can help us move forward.
A Message from the Frontline
One of our ambulance drivers, Rashid Mehmood, described his experience:
“When we hear the shelling start, we know what’s coming. We don’t wait for orders — we just go. Sometimes we drive through roads that are still under attack. But when we reach the victims, when they open their eyes and see us, we know it was worth it.”
That is the spirit of Kashmir Welfare Foundation — courage in the face of chaos, mercy in the midst of fear.
How You Can Help
You can be the reason an ambulance reaches a child in time. You can be the reason a mother gets to hold her son again.
Here’s how:
- Donate £10 today to keep an ambulance running for one day.
- Give Regularly to ensure we’re always ready before the next emergency strikes.
- Share this message with friends and family — every voice raised for Kashmir makes a difference.
Kashmir’s people need you right now. Your donation can save a life.
Together, we can stand with Kashmir in its darkest hour — and bring light, hope, and healing.
Kashmir Ambulance FAQs
1. Why are ambulances so critical in Kashmir right now?
The ongoing conflict along the Line of Control often leaves villages isolated. Hospitals are far away, and without ambulances, many victims die before reaching help. Our ambulances bridge that gap — they are the first and often only line of emergency medical response.
2. How does my £10 donation make a difference?
£10 covers the operational cost of an ambulance for one day, including fuel, first-aid replenishment, and paramedic support. It literally keeps the vehicle running and ready to save lives.
3. Can I give Zakat or Sadaqah for this cause?
Yes. Both Zakat and Sadaqah can be used to fund emergency medical aid, as they directly help the poor, injured, and vulnerable. Visit our Zakat or Sadaqah pages to contribute.
4. What other emergency services does Kashmir Welfare Foundation provide?
Beyond ambulance services, we deliver Emergency Relief Projects, provide food packs, mobile hospitals, and temporary shelter for displaced families. Each intervention is guided by real-time needs on the ground.
5. How can UK donors support long-term?
The best way is through Regular Giving. Monthly donations ensure we can plan and prepare ahead of crises rather than react after they happen. Regular donors are the backbone of our life-saving work.
