This past week, our community in Banbasa, Uttarakhand, was struck by an unprecedented flood. Homes were submerged, agricultural resources were lost, and our campus faced significant damage. Despite these challenges, our dedicated team and children have been working tirelessly to support the community and begin the cleanup process.
Many of you have reached out after seeing the flood's impact on Instagram, asking how you can help. Because of this we are launching a fundraiser to rebuild and recover from this devastating event and set protections in place to prevent future losses.
There are two key goals for this fundraiser:
REPAIR & DRAINAGE:
One wall in a staff home and another in our fields were destroyed by the flood. These walls are critical for the safety and security of our campus. We estimate that we need approximately USD $1,000 to reconstruct these walls. Additionally, we will construct a large drainage ditch to help move water away from our campus—the cost of this is relatively negligible.
BUILD STOREROOMS:
This has been a long-term hope for our NGO for many years. We even mentioned it in one of our latest newsletters. Currently, we store our grain and supplies in some extremely old storerooms. Cracked walls and the sands of time mean that they are no longer protecting these resources from the elements. Better storage of farm supplies will lead to more profits for our agricultural department and better quality food for the children at the Mission. This project isn't as flashy as others, but its impact will be immense. The current kulla (grain drying floor) has two large storerooms: one in need of replacement and the other in need of major repairs. Construction costs are expected to be about USD $10-15,000, and we hope to offset some of these costs with this fundraiser.
Our immediate focus is on reconstructing the wall, fence, and digging the drain; however, renovating the kulla is a longer-term project that is just as important for our future stability and growth.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Every donation, no matter the size, will make a significant impact. You can also consider sharing this fundraiser with friends and family. With your help, we can rebuild and come back stronger than ever. Thank you.
