Background

For the past three months, the world has been witnessing an unusual disaster in the form of COVID-19 pandemic. It has put the lives of poor and vulnerable into more pathetic situations, affecting their health as well as their livelihoods. Every nationacross the globe have been confronted with the biggest challenge – Loss of life as well as financial crisis – since the world war-II. DHAN Foundation believes we can fight COVID-19 and restore peace and prosperity among our people with our collective efforts. It is our duty to extend our humanitarian support to our fellow brothers and sisters who are in distress, to show them we are there for them.

“Let us all come together and give the poor and vulnerable sections themuch needed hope for the future”

At DHAN, we are committed to support our communities to combat the pandemic. Our more than 18 lakhs families spread across the nation – from the natives of Assam in the north east, tribals of Rajasthan in north west, and the fishermen of Ramnad in southern part – needs support from every one of you to construct their lives post-pandemic.

DHAN Foundation has conceived addressing the pandemic disaster into three phases at national level:

1. Relief Phase for the next three months,

2. Restoration and Rehabilitation Phase for the next two to three years, and subsequently graduating to

3. Sustainable Resilience Phase in the long run.

Of all the three phases, the relief phase is very crucial in maintaining the harmony among the various sections of the people in the community. The nation awaits generous hands to come together to stand with the vulnerable communities.

Presently in the relief phase, the community need support in the form of:

• First aid/ Medical kits

• Grocery items

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) –Reusable Masks

• Tele-Medical services

• Information dissemination and counselling