India has a large, rich, and diverse geographical area with varying degrees of climate and weather patterns. This gives rise to different climatic conditions for different areas. But for the last few decades, due to the gradual increase in global warming, the climatic conditions in India have been worse by the day. The patterns of seasons are disrupted, and extreme weather is getting more common these days. All of this leads to disruptions in the day-to-day lives of people living in all parts of the country. These natural disasters turn into humanitarian crises if proper preparedness is not taken into account. Let us try to understand the need for preparedness, crisis relief initiatives, our work this year, and the fundraising for the same below.
The first and foremost step after a disaster strikes is urgent relief for the people involved in the crisis. This help is the most crucial element after a disaster, as it increases the chances of survival for the people involved in the humanitarian crisis. This can include first aid, clean water, instant meals, and a temporary hygienic shelter. This support for the people in areas of crisis dramatically increases their chances of survival.
The second step after the disaster is the recovery of the day-to-day lives of the survivors involved in the affected areas. This forms an important element, as after the relief activities in the region, the focus should be on bringing normality to the lives of the people. This involves providing temporary rations for the people and providing them with NGO support to help them deal with their losses.
The third step involved in disaster relief is the preparedness capacity of the region. This step is the most overlooked in our country, as its results are not immediately visible in the particular situation. But this step ensures that the people are better prepared when a disaster strikes the region. This includes awareness campaigns, advanced weather support, various government departments, and civil NGOs involved in this sector like us.
This train accident was one of the most fatal incidents that has happened in our
country. It involved a heavy loss of lives, with injured people ranging into the
1000's.
The Assam floods of last year affected a great deal of normal life. The floods
caused heavy damage to the ecosystem, animals, and farming. Over 874 villages were
submerged, affecting up to 5 lakh people.
The floods in the national capital of India brought the city to a standstill.
Thousands of people were affected. Our volunteers reached out to these people and
provided essential help.
Last year, due to continuous rainfall, an unfortunate disaster occurred in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. The inaccessibility of the region caused more survivors to lose their lives, which could have been saved normally.
As we all know, India is a large country, and with that comes the responsibility to take care of its citizens. We want to make sure all the affected people in the case of disasters can get the required help when they need it. To make sure we can achieve this goal, we will need the support of donors like you. Your donation can help us rebuild the lives of people in disasters by providing them with essential resources like food, clean water, essential medicines, and temporary relief supplies.
