At the Legal Aid Society (LAS), we’re committed to supporting communities most affected by climate disasters, focusing on legal empowerment and ensuring access to essential social protections. For those without proper documentation, the aftermath of a disaster can be devastating. That’s why we step in—offering legal assistance and connecting people with the state-sponsored relief mechanisms they urgently need. Our work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 1 and 13, driving resilience, recovery, and social protection where it’s needed most.
We focus on three key areas:
When floods and other disasters strip people of their vital documents, their access to aid disappears, too. We help individuals recover critical ID cards, birth certificates, and more, so they can rebuild their lives and access the relief they deserve.
We ensure that those impacted by climate disasters know their rights and have the support to access social security programs. By guiding them through the system, we make sure they receive the financial aid and resources needed for recovery.
Partnering with local stakeholders, we deliver emergency relief—like ration drives and financial aid—while also focusing on long-term recovery. Our goal is to help communities not just survive climate disasters but emerge stronger and more prepared for future challenges.
Through mobile legal clinics and grassroots awareness sessions, the Legal Aid Society (LAS) has reached flood-affected individuals directly, helping them restore access to legal documents lost in the disaster. From CNICs to birth certificates, we’re reconnecting people with their rights and the services they depend on.
Impact: 300 awareness sessions were held, reaching over 9,700 community members.
As part of our recovery efforts, the Legal Aid Society (LAS) provided personalized consultation sessions and financial assistance to those in need. This hands-on support has enabled flood-affected individuals to regain their legal identity and access vital services.
Impact: Over 1,900 consultation sessions were conducted, 900+ individuals served, and 500+ were provided with financial aid.
In the wake of devastating floods, the Legal Aid Society (LAS) carried out an in-depth study across five districts in Sindh to understand the urgent civil documentation needs of affected communities. Many families lost their essential papers - like ID cards and birth certificates - leaving them without access to vital services.
Impact: 1,204 beneficiaries assisted.
In partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Legal Aid Society’s (LAS) work on civil documentation recovery is making a real impact during the early recovery phase. Together, we’re strengthening response systems and creating lasting solutions to help communities bounce back stronger.
Impact: Strengthened response mechanisms for civil documentation recovery in high-risk areas.
