Worst affected Areas

We thank the overwhelming support given by our fellow Indians and caring people, institutions and governments across the world in supporting the calamity affected regions in  Kerala state, India.

We are seeking support @ Rs 6,500 per family towards making their house livable and providing a basic kit for 3-4 days to get started. We are looking at helping 500 families in Thrissur district with priority given to senior-citizen-only-occupied homes with preference given to homes from poorer areas. Donations to be made on or before 24th August 2018 at the latest to be of use. 

Problem History

We are situated in Thrissur, Kerala and coordinating efforts for post flood relief activities. We are working with NGOs, Clubs, Rescue Associations on the ground and helping with the flood affected. Facts on the ground,
  • 70% of the state is completely flooded.
  • Youngsters are held up in work at home and with neighbors. Families are unable to spare them.
  • Volunteers are tired and are in need of rest. The resources are stretched.
  • Situation in camps are not very good.
  • Diseases are spreading and with lack of sanitary conditions post-flood is a problem.
  • Many houses have only senior citizens as residents. Cleaning up the muck is an almost insurmountable problem, preventing them from returning to their homes.
  • Out of state workers are in need of work and available.
  • Rains are expected to hit again after a two day respite.

 

Concerned Contact Person:

  • Raj Menon +91 9490793224.

 

What is the need?

Donation Amount per family/ house – Rs.6500

Collections received so far = Rs.13,341

 

We are coordinating efforts for the following two activities,

Cleaning up houses inside with a max limit of 2 workers for 3 days. Rate per worker is Rs 800/ a day (heavy muck removal and making houses livable is not easy work). Worker transport to and from location to also be covered.

Pick-up and drop from camp to residence. Vehicle, fuel and driver.

Providing a kit for people returning to their homes. This will consist of basic essentials like, rice, dhal, salt, sugar, cooking oil, soaps, sanitary napkins, blanket, towels and baby food where needed.

  1. Rice 5 kg                                       145
  2. Dal 1 kg                                           63
  3. Sugar 1 kg                                       36
  4. Coconut oil 1 litre                           180
  5. Vegetables kit 5 kgs                       120
  6. Bathing Soap 4 cakes                    100
  7. Washing Soap 1 cake                      25
  8. Drinking water 5 litre can                 75
  9. Bed covers (Double) 1 pcs             360
  10. Towels 2 pcs                                     90
  11. Ready to eat packet 3 pkts               60
  12. Candles 1 box of 6 pcs                     65
  13. Matchbox 1 box                                10
  14. Carton box 2 nos                              50

Optional

  1. Bucket + Mug 1 set                         150
  2. Sanitary napkins 10 pcs                  500 (Lifrees Adult)
  3. Baby milk powder (optional) 0,5 kg 176

Unavailable

  1. Bleaching powder 0.5 kg
  2. Dettol 500 ml

Prices are taken from Kalyan Hypermarket (a well known brand and supermarket in Thrissur Town) rates as a benchmark. Due to availability situation, prices of vegetables and consumables may go up. The actual costs will be recorded and reported upon completion of this activity.

Current Situation

Many houses are unlivable and still more may need reconstruction. The modern houses made with hollow bricks are worst affected. We are actively looking at interested qualified NGOs in districts other than Thrissur to help with the same effort. NGOs or not-for-profits in other districts, kindly contact +918921146848 or email us at contact@sen4ngos.org

We request you to donate as per your convenience. The amounts are to be deposited to the following not-for-profit account.

  • Samskarika Kalavedi (Established 1998), Podoorkara, Ayyanthole, Thrissur, Kerala.
  • UID no: KL/0069523/13  Reg no: R391/05. KSNA no: 665/TCR/11.
  • A/c no: 67192845203
  • IFSC: SBIN0070164
  • SWIFT Code: SBININBB401
  • SBI, Civil Station Branch, Thrissur, Kerala.
  • Contact person: Anand M – +91 75588 20100

 

We commit to the following:

Relief to poor families as a first priority.

Transparent reporting on use of funds.

Utilize any balance funds towards flood relief efforts in neighboring districts.

 

This is a completely free service from Sen4ngos.org. 100% of the donations will go directly towards the flood affected families. The need is time based and urgent. More families returning to their homes will restore normalcy earlier. These families can support nearby residents and reduce the pressure and improve conditions in camps. People who have lost their homes completely will need to use these facilities till government relief work starts and flood waters recede.

Process

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1 thought on “Kerala Post flood relief – Senior Citizens”

  1. Disaster relief happens in 3 stages.
    a. Getting stranded people to camps.
    b. Managing camps with better amenities
    c. Relocating them back from camps.

    Situation in many camps for proud malayalees is not good. A classroom of normal size takes in 20-40 individuals. Toilet facilities and water is overburdened. Clean undergarments are in short supply. For senior citizens, missing medication and care is highly disturbing. All basic necessities are lost. Some families have their homes completely washed away or unlivable without major repairs.

    Need of the hour over the next 4 days is to help as many people who can possibly return home to actually return. We are focusing on a vulnerable but highly independent segment – the senior citizen.

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