Angelina Jolie Visits Pakistan

Angelina Jolie meets with Zenul Hawa, 64, in the village of Mohib
Bandi, on the outskirts of Nowshera (Credit: Jason Tanner/ AFP/ Getty Images)

Actress and Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Refugee Agency, Angelina Jolie visited northwestern Pakistan today, September 7, 2010.  The aim of the visit was to draw the world's attention towards the plight of 21 million people affected by the country's massive flooding.  

Along with bringing attention to the devastation in Pakistan, Jolie has also donated $100,000 dollars of her own money.  In an interview in Nowshera, Angelina said the situation is "extraordinarily complex" and that Pakistan is already giving shelter to millions of Afghan refugees.  Pakistan has more refugees than any other country in the world.  This is an added burden on a country that already has a weak economy, however it's a responsibility Pakistan has wholeheartedly accepted.  Jolie went on to say the need in Pakistan is so great, and will be for a long time.  

Wearing a traditional black shalwar kameez and black headscarf with red lining, the photos from Angelina's visit show a genuine concern to hear the pain and sorrow Pakistanis are feeling.  As the disaster in Pakistan continues and the media coverage is next to none, Angelina Jolie has the ability and the star power to bring a voice to those who are suffering and badly in need of help in Pakistan.  

Don't be moved by the number of deaths a disaster causes.  Instead, be moved by how many are affected.