Dirty or infected tissues, disposed packaging, diapers, bottles, leftover food and other waste that leaves our homes makes it to someone’s hand to sort, pick, and dispose. These are mostly women and Dalits – and despite working consistently through every lockdown to ensure our homes and streets are clean, they remain largely invisible and entirely vulnerable.2020 took a huge toll on waste-pickers. Their incomes declined though they were continuously exposed to infection while working throughout the lockdown. Their critical services of collection and recycling, save money for the municipality and ensure our waste is properly managed and recycled. The second wave and the rising cases in Pune, has crippled the community again, and most families are now dependent on the income of the waste-picker member. Amidst the growing instability, they have continued to provide the essential service of waste collection and management to the citizens of Pune.  
 Our campaign: Direct cash, safety, vaccination support for 3,500 waste-pickers. Every rupee you donate will be doubledEvery donation made to this campaign will be matched additionally and equally by our partner organization, the Harish &amp; Bina Shah Foundation. 1. Cash transfers: Rs.1000 to each waste-picker with priority to elderly/women/differently-abled. 2. PPE kits distribution: Costing Rs.235 PPE kits (5 soaps, 2 100 ml sanitiser bottles, 2 PU coated gloves, 2 double layered 3 ply cloth masks) each month. 3. Vaccination support: Rs.500 for both shots per waste-picker towards travel cost/loss of income. About the matching donor: The HBS Foundation (The Harish &amp; Bina Shah Foundation) will be supporting this campaign with an equal donation for every rupee raised. This Mumbai-based family foundation actively works with nonprofits across India on issues related to agriculture, education, livelihoods, gender equity, human rights, governance and healthcare, and promotes the empowerment of individuals, collectives and organizations. They are past and continued supporters of KKPKP's work. 
 This initiative ensures waste pickers have access to funds while continuing to work despite substantial loss of income, that waste pickers are safe and healthy and continue servicing the city and supporting their families, and to ensure that no waste-picker is left out of the vaccination process.

Waste-pickers of Pune call for support in the devastating times of Covid-19.

The Super Cyclone Amphan has impacted large number of people who are in distressing situation. There is no electricity in the South 24 Parganas district and the internet connectivity is very poor due to the low mobile network connection. Numerous trees have fallen, which have caused extensive damage to infrastructures and also blockages of roads. There has been extensive damage to standing crops. Livestock have been perished in huge numbers. Hundreds of trees were uprooted as the storm gathered intense speed by evening.Residents of the Sunderbans said Amphan had been far more destructive than Aila in 2009 and Bulbul in 2019.A jetty on the Buriganga river collapsed at Kachuberia village.District officials said several river embankments in the Sunderbans had been washed away or breached, and several areas were flooded. As per the preliminary assessment by the officials at ground; "It’s difficult to assess the loss of property and crops right now. But according to reports, the entire Sunderbans have been affected."A preliminary assessment indicates that over 2,000 thatches dwellings have collapsed in Bakkhali, Frasergunj, Namkhana, Sagardwip and Diamond Harbour. 
 Restoration of village level local economy by creating approx. 4,000 workdays in the target villages through cash-for-work. This will help in generation of opportunities of work for daily wage earners to develop / improve the existing community resources for disaster resilience within the village and pay cash in return. - 20% of total beneficiaryLivelihood activities of target families revived through the support on next crop planning, treatment &amp; improvement of Fisheries/Pond based integrated farming, regeneration of livestock (Poultry farming), etc. This will also include activities and support on Agriculture in terms of skill &amp; capacity building and material supportto develop Pond based integrated farming, Kitchen garden, betel vine - 40% of total beneficiarySupport on Animal Husbandry (Goatery, poultry etc.&amp; Fisheries) in terms of skill &amp; capacity building and material supportto develop poultry and other livestock rearing like goatery, etc – 15-20% of total beneficiarySupport on Trading &amp; Medical in terms of skill &amp; capacity building and material supportto develop small scale business, handicrafts, Pisciculture, rice production and selling - 10% to 15% of total beneficiary.Target families enabled to access their rights and entitlements from the government, and also mitigate risks from future disasters through DRR and awareness activities  
 <ul><li>Restoration of local economy as well as damaged infrastructure in 4 project Blocks</li><li>Mobile medical camp will organized for affected community.</li><li>over 1000 men and women revived their livelihood activities </li><li>Community will clean through providing lime &amp; bleaching</li><li>Conduct meetings with government officials on better dissemination of weather forecast and crop planning </li><li>1000 families are expected to have better understanding of their entitlements from the government  </li></ul>

SUNDARI; An Early Recovery Programme for Livelihood Restoration and Build back Support to Super Cyclone Amphan Affected People in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal

We are educators working in the area of Malwani, the second biggest slum in Mumbai. As a lockdown is in effect, the parents of our kids who are mostly daily wage workers, like rickshaw and taxi drivers, mall workers, maids, street vendors and others in the unorganized sector are unable to go to work and in turn not able to provide even for the basic needs of the family. 
 We would be distributing ration packets for a family of 4-6 members for 2 weeks, who have been hit by the short-term closure of businesses. It will have the following items10 Kg Rice5 Kg Aata1 Kg Sugar1 Kg Masoor daal1 Kg Tuwar daal 250 gm Tea powder1 Kg Oil100 gm Haldi powder 100 gm Mirchi powder1 Dettol soapEach packet costs about Rs1250.We will make sure all safety precautions are taken by the volunteers distributing the ration, so that the virus doesn't spread. 
 We hope we can support the most economically vulnerable families in Malwani and help them to go through the lockdown period with starving. Getting regular food will also make sure that their immunity system is strong and they don't fall prey to any disease.

Support families hit by lockdown due to COVID-19 in Malwani

Bharat Disaster Relief Foundation (BDRF) is a volunteer-led organization providing rapid relief during natural disasters across India. From floods to fires, BDRF reaches the last mile with food, medical aid, and rehabilitation. The foundation also focuses on holistic health through mobile health camps and addresses the growing impact of climate change by promoting sustainable, community-based solutions.

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Bharat Disaster Relief Foundation (BDRF) is a 100% volunteer-led organization dedicated to providing immediate and impactful disaster relief across India. From floods, cyclones, and earthquakes to pandemics and fires, BDRF reaches the last mile, delivering urgent aid to those who need it the most.Founded on the principle of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty), BDRF works in coordination with local authorities and community networks to respond within 24-48 hours of a disaster. The team specializes in relief distribution, mobile health camps, and rehabilitation support, especially in areas often overlooked by mainstream systems.Over the years, BDRF has supported lakhs of families in disaster-hit areas like Uttarakhand, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh—ensuring they receive food kits, medical aid, temporary shelters, and psychological support.BDRF believes in sustainable recovery, often going beyond immediate relief to help rebuild communities—be it restoring schools, providing livelihoods to flood-affected artisans, or supporting marginalized communities like boatmen, women, sadhus, and tribal families.

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When disaster strikes, time decides everything.But in many disaster-affected regions, reaching the people becomes the biggest challenge.Floods turn roads into rivers of mud. Landslides block highways overnight.Sandy riverbeds, broken village paths, and slushy terrain make movement impossible.In these moments, normal vehicles fail. They slip, get stuck or cannot move forward at all.And when a vehicle cannot move, relief cannot reach. <h2>Why Access Is the Biggest Challenge During Disasters</h2>During floods, cyclones, landslides, and cloudbursts, affected areas often become completely cut off.●    Muddy and waterlogged roads●    Loose sand and broken bridges●    Landslide-prone hill routes●    No proper village connectivity BDRF teams often have relief material, ready food, water, medicines, blankets but reaching the last mile becomes impossible without the right vehicle. <h2>What We Need to Reach Them in Time</h2>To ensure uninterrupted relief work, BDRF is raising funds for a 4×4 disaster-response vehicle that can:✔ Drive through mud, slush, and sand ✔ Navigate broken roads and hilly terrain ✔ Carry heavy relief material safely ✔ Reach remote villages cut off from access ✔ Support rapid response during emergenciesThis vehicle will act as a lifeline on wheels carrying help where help otherwise cannot go. <h2>How This Vehicle Will Be Used</h2>The 4×4 vehicle will be deployed for:●    Transporting relief material during floods &amp; cyclones●    Reaching landslide-affected hill villages●    Carrying food, water, medicines and shelter kits●    Supporting first-response teams during emergencies●    Accessing areas where normal cars cannot reachThis is not about convenience.This is about speed, safety, and saving lives. <h2>Why This Matters</h2>In disaster situations:●    Delayed help can cost lives●    One stuck vehicle can stop an entire operation●    One accessible route can save hundredsA strong, terrain-ready vehicle ensures that BDRF teams are never forced to stop because the road disappeared. <h2>Your Support Can Put Relief on the Road</h2>Every contribution brings us closer to placing this critical vehicle on the ground.●    ₹1,000 supports fuel and operations●    ₹5,000 helps prepare the vehicle for relief deployment●    ₹25,000 strengthens rapid-response capability●    ₹1,00,000+ helps secure disaster-ready mobilityYour support ensures that when the next disaster hits, BDRF reaches people, not just news headlines. <h2>Help Us Reach the Unreachable</h2>Disasters don’t wait for roads to clear. Neither should relief.By supporting this initiative, you help BDRF move faster, safer, and deeper into affected areas exactly when people need us the most.Donate today. Because help that cannot reach in time is help denied.

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So their future is not washed awayWhen disaster strikes, it takes away more than homes and livelihoods, it steals a child’s chance to learn, grow, and dream.Floods, cyclones, landslides, and earthquakes have displaced thousands of families across India this year. In the chaos of survival, school bags were lost, books were ruined, and classrooms were left behind.For many children, this means one thing: their education stops.And when a child drops out of school after a disaster, returning becomes harder with every passing day. <h2>Why Education Matters After a Disaster</h2>Children who experience disasters face:●    Loss of school materials●    Interrupted schooling●    Trauma and uncertainty●    Pressure to start working●    Risk of never returning to class Without support, these children don’t just lose a year, they lose their future. <h2>What BDRF Is Doing</h2>BDRF is supporting disaster-affected children across multiple states of India by providing Education Kits that help them restart their learning journey.Each kit includes:●    School bag●    Notebooks &amp; writing material●    Pencils, erasers &amp; stationery●    Basic learning supplies These simple items bring back something powerful routine, confidence, and hope. <h2>Who We Are Reaching</h2>Our teams and partner NGOs are delivering kits to children affected by:✔ Floods ✔ Cyclones ✔ Landslides ✔ Displacement ✔ Loss of homes &amp; livelihoodsWe focus especially on:●    Children from low-income families●    Those living in shelters or temporary camps●    Students at risk of dropping out  <h2>Your Support Can Keep a Child in School</h2>●    ₹1000 can provide a full education kit for one child●    ₹3,000 can support three children●    ₹10,000 can help an entire classroom●    ₹50,000 can reach a disaster-affected communityYour donation can help a child go back to school instead of giving up. <h2>This Is About More Than Books</h2>-It’s about dignity. -It’s about stability.-It’s about telling a child: “Your dreams still matter.” <h2>Donate Now - Help Children Learn, Heal and Move Forward</h2>Together, we can ensure that disaster does not decide a child’s future.Support BDRF’s Education Kit Drive today.

Education Kits for Disaster-Affected Children Across India

Bharat Disaster Relief Foundation (BDRF)100% Volunteer-Led | Immediate Response | Impactful ReliefEvery year, natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, cyclones, and fires devastate thousands of families across India—destroying homes, taking lives, and pushing already vulnerable communities into deeper crisis.BDRF (Bharat Disaster Relief Foundation) is on the frontlines, reaching even the most remote villages within 24–48 hours of a disaster. Our team of committed volunteers delivers life-saving aid where it’s needed most.Why Your Support Is UrgentWe’re raising funds to provide:<ul><li> Ration Kits (Dry food for families for 15–20 days)</li><li>Shelter Kits (Tarpaulins, blankets, mats, mosquito nets)</li><li> Relief Materials (Clothing, hygiene essentials, utensils)</li><li> Health Support (Mobile health camps, medicines, special care for the elderly &amp; disabled)</li></ul>Our Impact So FarBDRF has served lakhs of families in states like:<ul><li>Uttarakhand (Cloudbursts, flash floods)</li><li>Assam &amp; Bihar (Annual flooding and river erosion)</li><li>Maharashtra &amp; Odisha (Cyclones, droughts)</li><li>Uttar Pradesh &amp; Himachal (Heatwaves, floods, fires)</li></ul>We work especially in areas ignored by mainstream systems—tribal belts, boatmen communities, artisans, rural women, and sadhus—ensuring no one is left behind.More Than Relief: A Vision for RecoveryBDRF believes disaster relief must go beyond survival. We work to:<ul><li>Rebuild broken schools</li><li>Support the livelihoods of artisans</li><li>Provide income sources to flood-affected women</li><li>Offer emotional and psychological care post-disaster</li></ul>We also address climate change by promoting sustainable, community-based solutions and advocating for holistic health in underserved regions.You Can Help Rebuild LivesJust ₹1,000 can feed a family for 2 weeks.Just ₹2,500 can provide shelter and essentials.Just ₹5,000 can help organize a mobile health camp. 100% of your donation goes directly to the relief work. [Donate Now]Every second counts. Every rupee helps.Be the hope someone is praying for.

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Waste-pickers of Pune call for support in the devastating times of Covid-19.

SUNDARI; An Early Recovery Programme for Livelihood Restoration & Build back Support to Super Cyclone Amphan Affected People in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal

Support families hit by lockdown due to COVID-19 in Malwani

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