You’ve seen the harrowing images of locals being lifted into helicopters and floods washing away entire villages and destroying two million acres of crop. Thousands of people have lost their lives, and 33 million have been affected. Yet Australia has only pledged 2 million in aid, a number that our guest Aliya Ahmed thinks is appalling. Aliya, a Pakistani-Australian, identifies the groups doing important work on the ground. She also explains why Australia needs to do more.

Readings
The west is ignoring Pakistan’s super-floods. Heed this warning: tomorrow it will be you

Condolences and condemnation: Indigenous people and people of colour react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Support
Mahwari Justice: Menstrual Relief for Pakistan

Indus Relief 2022

Music
QUEEN - Another One Bites The Dust

A.B. Original - January 26

Miriam Makeba - Ndodemnyama (Beware, Verwoerd!)   

Bob Marley and The Wailers - Get Up, Stand Up

Emily Wurramara - Black Boy