Disaster Response India Project #22660

Emergency Chennai Flood Relief

by Bhumi

Project Report | Oct 26, 2016
Rays of hope to an overcast shadow - Arun Rainbow Home, Chennai

By Madhura Shanthini | Volunteer, Bhumi

The severe spell of rains that liberally afflicted most zones of the city in November/December 2015 hadn’t spared Arun Rainbow Home, Kosapet, an NGO and shelter home for girl children of homeless families, platform-dwellers, single parents, and few orphaned/destitute children.

The incessant rains had raised the water logging to chest level, impairing all electronic appliances, leaving most clothing and books of the children awash. As a part of the rain relief measure, Bhumi had offered to replace the damaged gas stove, grinder, fridge and steel racks with new ones and owed the charges of 3-face wiring to the building. Fresh books, uniforms and school bags were provided to all 56 children, which together catalysed to place life, soon into the road of recovery.

Rendering an open thanks to all volunteers, anonymous donors, and supporters, Miss. Sarala, who manages this home, exclaims that it was at an unexpected instance when the organisation had reached out to them way before she could connect to anyone for help. The material reliefs and the emotional support provided by Bhumi has been pillar of strength in the restoration process, she says.

Bhumi would like to thank all you and all our supporters for their support to this home.

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