Help India during the COVID crisis
Hello! I am a sophomore in high school. Last year when the COVID pandemic closed schools, me, and my siblings organized a book drive and the community generously contributed hundreds of books which were donated to the Rescue Mission and San Diego county office of Education for kids in need. This year I am asking your help to aid during India`s second wave of COVID crisis. My grandparents who live in India are in lock down again and I have many other relatives who are in difficult times and the people of India desperately need our support. The spread of COVID-19 infections in India is so massive, the first 21 days of May has already become the deadliest month of the pandemic in the country. Cases reported so far in May crossed 7.1 million on May 21st going past the previous record of 6.9 million last month, accounting for over 27% of all infections detected since the beginning of the pandemic last year. With the hospital system overwhelmed, the need of the hour in donations towards essential medical supplies (oxygen and hospital beds), transportation, food security, and shelter are far greater. The money raised through this effort will support NGOs and organizations serving sections of society most in need. Make a lifesaving donation today to support vulnerable families heal from COVID19.
The donations from this fund will go to 3 nonprofit organizations. In the interest of being transparent, the money will be managed by my mother, Dr. Soumya Rao as our Treasurer as every member of the team is a minor. All transactions will be recorded to ensure transparency.
1. GiveIndia’s Covid Relief Fund-II
2. Project HOPE
3. Dr. Sethu Foundation Initiative
GiveIndia * launched India COVID Response Fund-1 in April 2020 raising support from individuals, foundations & corporations. With the second deadly wave now in India GiveIndia has launched ICRF-2 to continue their COVID relief work. The funds collected will be utilized to support healthcare infrastructure, by boosting oxygen supply with setting up of oxygen generation plants, providing oxygen concentrators, cylinders and refilling them, providing life-saving equipment like Bi-paps and ventilators. Cash relief will be provided to low-income families who have lost a member to COVID. COVID Care Centres are being set up for non-ICU patients fighting Coronavirus to ease the load on hospitals. Under humanitarian aid, weekly ration kits and cooked meals are distributed to families fighting hunger.
*Established in 2000, GiveIndia is India’s most trusted giving platform for donors. India COVID responseFund1 report
2. Project HOPE
In India, Project HOPE’s * team is working with local partners and government officials to facilitate the rapid in-country procurement and distribution of PPE, oxygen supplies, ICU equipment, ventilators, and other critical items to support the overwhelmed healthcare system. Relief plans target seven states in India, and Project HOPE is coordinating with government officials to get supplies to hospitals and clinics where they are needed most. An initial shipment of 500,000 masks was being distributed in Odisha State May 10th. Large procurements for additional supplies and equipment are well underway across the country. Project HOPE’s team is also working with local partners to spread awareness about COVID-19 prevention, knowledge about vaccine efficacy, and mental health programming.
*Founded in 1958, Project HOPE is a renowned global health and humanitarian relief.
3. Dr.Sethu Foundation Initiative
We are collaborating with Dr. SethuMadhava who is a longtime resident of San Diego, USA. He is working directly with local volunteers in Bangalore and villages of Karnataka. So far, he has identified 50 senior citizen families in need of supplies. He has reached to the public health centers (PHCs)in the villages who will help to deliver the necessary items. Donations Support: $20 provides medications to the families in need; $15 provides food supplies or ready meals for family; $20 provides PPE kit for healthcare personnel; $275 provides medical equipment kit PHCs
We are asking you to help in any way you can. Every little donation counts!
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Pranav
Pranav - Founder
Dr. Soumya Rao - Treasurer
Dhruv and Maya - Outreach Coordinator