COVID 19 relief: Protect. Secure. Preserve.

The recent crisis in Afghanistan has forced many people to move out of their country, with over 5 million Afghans displaced in the country and across borders. (Source: https://www.unhcr.org/)

Considering the crisis, India has introduced ‘e-visa’ for Afghan nationals, with a validity of six months, to fast-track their applications for entry into the country.

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India (AKAHI) is working closely with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - the UN Refugee Agency, and community based organizations in Delhi to monitor the situation and provide intervention.

An estimated total of 1,000 families have sought refuge in Delhi and nearby cities like Lajpat Nagar, Bhogal, Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad, etc.

What can you do to help the Afghan refugees?

As per the field level checks and interactions with local stakeholders and communities, food and basic hygiene material has emerged as the immediate relief requirement.

After a careful assessment by our Research Analysts, HelpYourNGO has partnered with AKAHI to provide Emergency Relief Kit to 500 refugee families.

Each Kit costs Rs 3,130/*- and would suffice a family of 5 members for 1 month. 

The Kit is designed as per the need of the beneficiaries and contains:

1. Food items: Malka, White Channa, Moong Sabut, Lobiya, Soyabeen Granules, Atta, Salt, Sugar, Refined Oil, Tea, Tomato Puree
2. Hygiene items: Liquid Hand wash, Washing Powder, Dish wash soap

* including cost of packing, distribution and transportation.

Your donation will help us provide Emergency Relief Kits to 500 families.

The AKAHI team is hard at work on ground and in constant touch with the refugee families. We shall be sharing an update in the form of Reports. Thank you for your concern and goodwill for those who are struggling.

Let’s work together to help the refugees tide over the crisis. 

Team HelpYourNGO

Mandakini Mahila Bunkar Samiti (MMBS) began its operations in 2013 after flash floods caused destruction to critical infrastructure, ecology and many livelihoods of people in Uttarakhand, India. MMBS is a community based organization that provides immediate disaster response and livelihood support for years to come for the ones affected by that particular disaster with the help of their dedicated staff member.

Tragedy of the glacier burst struck on 7^th Februrary 2021 which triggered widespread panic and large scale devastation in the high mountain areas of Uttarakhand, India. The initial estimate in majority of the inaccessible villages in Joshimath Block of Chamoli district was that there is an urgent need for food. People affected by the disaster directly are also finding it extremely difficult to make both ends meet and rebuild their lives which are built around socio-economic fabric.

MMBS with the help of local administration/gram panchayat has decided to distribute Relief ration & hygiene kits to beneficiaries located at higher as well as lower altitudes.

1 Relief Kit would suffice a Family of 5 for 1 month

Per Relief Kit Cost: ₹ 2,750/-

The Kit includes items such as Rice, Flour, Spices, Oil, Sugar, Blankets, Candle & Match box, Soap, etc.

  *Organization ask is subject to change according to the circumstances and as per requirements.

Take a second to pause and re-imagine your city.  Imagine a city where music replaces the deafening honks of cars and bustle of traffic; a city whose monotonous landscape of apartments and malls is reinvigorated with colours, art and design; a city where inspiration is boundless.

The Natural Streets for Performing Arts Foundation (NSPA) is a non-profit initiative that aims to reclaim public spaces for the arts and to support the livelihoods of independent artists.

Thus, NSPA Foundation is a tribute to everyday people like you and I who have taken it upon ourselves to do just that!

Software engineers, white collared corporates, middle class citizens and students from all walks of life unite to liberate the arts from its confined enclaves and foster a culture of openness and self-expression through the arts. Since we are not performing in public places due to the pandemic, but you can still feel their presence.

Light of Life Trust (LOLT) began its journey 17 years ago with a vision to break generational poverty, one life at a time through providing quality education and livelihood opportunities. Despite COVID-19 having affected the country in multiple ways the organization has adopted various strategies to reach out to its beneficiaries. In times like these, where the world is shifting to digital platforms, LOLT has quickly adapted and is ensuring there are no interruptions faced in educating their students.

Need: It is already difficult for students with no internet connectivity or access to any electronic devices to attend their daily online school classes. Given that the crucial Grade 10^th board exams are approaching, LOLT is trying their level best to share the basic materials needed to pass their board exams with their students.  

Target: We are raising funds for 20 Smart Tablets for 100 students of  LOLT so that they can attend the online classes. 5 students at a time can use 1 Smart Tablet.

Total number of student beneficiaries: 100

Cost of 1 smart Tablet: ₹8,500/-

Total Funds Required: ₹170,000/-

Location: Students living in the remotest villages of Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

We want to reach out to these students and provide them with a ray of solidarity and support. Any contribution from you will help them immensely.

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Floods in Assam and Bihar are a perennial problem. Along with the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, severe floods have again wreaked havoc in both states, disrupting lives of millions with over 100 people losing their lives till July 27th.

Rescue and relief work is in full swing. Relief camps and distribution centers have been setup by the district administration as well as NGOs. The beneficiaries are being provided with temporary shelters, dry ration, utensils, mosquito nets, soaps, masks & clean drinking water.

Recognizing the need of the hour, HelpYourNGO wants to reach out to the people in Assam as well as Bihar. In this time of difficulty, let us together as a community provide a ray of hope and support to help them survive these floods and rebuild their lives. Even a small contribution from you will support them immensely.

Your contributions will be equally disbursed to credible shortlisted NGOs based on programs reviewed by our Research Analysts. Following are our listed Donation Options state -wise:

Assam

1. SeSTA (Seven Sisters Development Assistance)

The organization operates in Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura through 3,000 Self Help Groups. SeSTA is reaching out to families severely affected due to the current flood by providing immediate relief material kits.

i) Basic Ration Kit - ₹630/- to serve a family of 5 for a month.

(Kit includes Horlicks, flattened rice, oil, biscuits, salt, sanitary napkins, bleaching powder)

2. Green Bud Society

Green Bud Society, an organization based out of Assam, works at a grass root level for wildlife environment and disaster management. They are working out of areas in Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts to provide relief.

i) Dry Ration Kit - ₹935/- to serve a family of 5 for a month.

(Kit includes rice bag of 6 kg, oil pouch, pulses, salt, sugar, soyabean packet, onions & potatoes, spices)

ii) Animal Relief Kit - ₹825/- to serve 10 animals with Fodder and Forage.

iii) Shelter Kit - ₹1,320/- for a set of Mosquito Net and Waterproof Tarpaulin.

Bihar

1. Azad India Foundation

There are at least 1,000 families identified by the NGO living in small pockets close to riverbeds of Kishanganj who require immediate relief due to the Bihar floods.

i) Dry Ration Kit - ₹550/- to serve a family of 5 for one month.

(Kit includes rice bag of 10 kg, oil pouch, pulses, and soyabean packet)

Help Assam & Bihar! Donate now!

*Contents of the relief kits mentioned by the NGOs can change according to the circumstances and as per requirements.

Oxfam India has galvanized their network in support of those in need after the lockdown. Together with their partners they are reaching an average of 140,000 people through mass awareness programs every day. They are also offering multiple forms of support in this unprecedented crisis. Here are brief details of the work they have done since the lockdown began:

• Rations: Over 7256 households in 8 states have been supported with dry rations. Additionally, they distributed hot cooked meals to 38,445 migrant labourers, construction workers and homeless people in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
• Crisis management: They were nominated to a Task Force set up by the Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (UPSDMA) and have helped convert 3 cyclone shelters into isolation wards in Puri, Odisha.
• Awareness generation: Oxfam has been actively using mobile vans equipped with mikes to spread information about COVID – 19 in densely populated public places like mosques and temples. An estimated 3.3 million people have been reached using these awareness generation tools, and Oxfam has received appreciation from state governments for this effort.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to health workers: Medical workers, police and other authorities have the most risk of exposure during this time. To keep them protected, Oxfam has distributed 945 safety kits to hospitals and doctors in Delhi, Gurgaon, Maharashtra and Kerala. They will also be distributing safety kits to 1,600 frontline workers in Bihar.

Oxfam India is responding to COVID - 19. Help them as they mount an integrated response and ensure no-one is left behind.

With your help, they can do more! Donate now so Oxfam can extend their support to more people are struggling during the lockdown. Together, we can reduce the burden of COVID 19 and the economic impact of lockdown for those who are hurting the most.

In response to the rising severity and impact of the coronavirus outbreak, Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care has initiated impactful activities aimed at providing safety and relief to individuals and communities.

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur is collaborating with the Government to prepare and distribute nutritious meals to all front line professionals covering doctors, nurses, government officials, policemen, etc. who are relentlessly serving the nation to combat this crisis.

Additionally, Ration kits will be distributed to daily wage earners, who are unable to sustain normal life on account of the current situation.

Health Safety equipment and supplies will be distributed to medical and paramedical professionals in nominated hospitals to ensure their safety and to prevent further transmission of infections.

The Animal Care team will also provide food to stray animals during this crisis.

During these times, we pray for the safety and recovery of all, and may we undertake all precautions necessary to ensure the health and well-being of ourselves and our loved ones.

Brief summary of the NGO's activities: 

·        Over 1 lakh people to be impacted (migrant workers and villagers) with distribution of uncooked meal and ration for one month

·        Over 3,000 cooked meals are being distributed everyday for daily wagers

·        Helpline for daily meal and ration delivery at the doorstep

·        Relief for stray animals

You can view a glimpse of their work here: https://www.srloveandcare.org/coronavirus-relief

Lockdown is not the same for everyone. Those on the frontlines, the homeless and the sick have a bigger burden in this time. Show them they are not alone. Donate now!

HelpYourNGO will not charge any fees for these donations. 100% of your contributions will be disbursed to the NGO.

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