During any disaster, the poor and the most vulnerable and affected the most. Women and children belonging to these vulnerable sections are hidden victims because their voices are rarely heard. By helping poor in India through disaster relief donations, we can ensure the poor live dignified lives are not overcome by the crisis.
During the first lockdown in 2020, only 7% of men lost their jobs, compared to 47% of women who lost their jobs and did not return to work. Between March 2021 and April 2021, rural Indian women in informal jobs accounted for 80% of job losses. Disaster relief donations can help several women caught in poverty. Helping poor in India can be a sigh of relief for many.
When the pandemic hit, 39-year-old Santosh could not restock her petty shop. To add to it, her daughter, Pooja, 18, suffered a stomach infection. All government hospitals were full with COVID-19 patients and private hospitals were expensive. World Vision India supported the single mother of two with cash and commodity vouchers. And with that, Santosh was able to treat Pooja’s stomach infection, pay for the mobile internet for online classes and restock her shop. For Santosh and her family, World Vision India’s assistance couldn’t have come at a better time. “World Vision India is God’s gift for the poor like us,” said Santosh with a big smile. By helping poor in India like Santosh through disaster relief donations, we can ensure their life goes on without any interruptions.
30-year-old Sunita’s husband Bablupassed away during the lockdown leaving her and their three children behind. Bablu was a balloon seller. His death was sudden and cruel for the family that was already struggling to get food on their plate during the lockdown. “We spent the money we received from World Vision India on funeral ceremony. And the remaining we bought rations and balloons so that we could start the balloon selling business again,” said Sunita who also received cash and commodity vouchers as part of World Vision India’s relief response.By helping poor in India like Sunita through disaster relief donations, you can ensure they don’t lose hope and have the confidence to overcome and move ahead in life.
36-year-old Guddiya lost her only source of livelihood during the lockdown. As a widow and a mother of two school-going children, she is the only breadwinner for the family.“When I wanted to open my tea stall again, I had no savings left. This was when I got assistance from World Vision India. I’m so grateful that I can resume my business,” says Guddiya. She was one of the beneficiaries of World Vision India’s Economic Development Assistance (EDA) programme to boost livelihood. This gives a little push for the struggling families to stand back on their feet. Guddiya received goods worth Rs.8000 through this programme and that has given her a fresh start. Through the EDA programme, World Vision India has given assistance to 31 beneficiaries in North West Delhi Area Development Programme (ADP).By helping poor in India like Guddiya and many other families through disaster relief donations, you restore the lost hope. Add meaning to their lives.
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