COVID-19 Rural Relief Distribution in India

Problem addressed: 

The COVID-19 pandemic and the imposed lockdown has a negative impact on multiple families across India. We leveraged our partnership with grassroots organization to provide relief to many families. Through our partnership with grassroots organizations with addressed 3 issues accelerated by the pandemic: 

1. Impact on livelihoods
2. The pandemic created a situation where victims of sexual abuse and violence were forced to be in confinement with their perpetrators, with almost no choices to escape. 
3. Conflicting & misinformation about Covid-19 virus has resulted in anxiousness.

Summary of Intervention and beneficiaries reached: 

We reached more than 12,000 people through 55 Safe Village Programs. Through these programs, we created awareness about the COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols, Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence awareness. 

We provided relief kits to almost 300 families. These kits consisted of essential items such as oil, rice, potatoes, and much more. While conducting these programs we also addressed 19 instances of domestic violence. We provided free counselling services to these families and made sure the women were living a life free from violence and abuse. 

Partnerships & Field Stories

Stories from the field

One of our implementing partners, Gram Parivartan Prabhodhini Katgun Satara, conducted a Safe Village Program at Shiravali Village of Satara District. The work done by Operation red Alert was published in the local newspaper. 

The major focus of the article was on COVID- 19 awareness. In the article, they also mentioned our programs on Domestic Violence. They praised the work that was conducted in the village.

Our Implementing Partner, Jayavant Bahuudeshiy Samaj Seva Mandal (JBS)  conducted a Safe Village Programme in Mahatpur Village of Madha, Taluka District. They conducted programs with the help of the Flipchart, comic books and radio programs. 

Feedback for our beneficiaries: 

From the mothers: “This program has helped us learn about human security, domestic violence, injustice and various temptations that can lead to abuse. The Helpline is very important in times of trouble.”

From the schoolchildren: “Through this program, we learned about human security, trafficking, injustice, child marriage, good touch, bad touch, but we also learned that the lure of a job can lead to exploitation and is very important in difficult times.”

Anti-Trafficking Helpline Services

The beneficiaries who were present during the awareness programs reached out to through our Anti- Trafficking Helpline (1800 419 8588) to express their deepest thanks for our support.

One of our Implementing Partners from Dongarwadi village of Sangli District (Maharastra), received food parcels as part of the immediate relief. After receiving their food parcels they were very emotional and called our Helpline to say "thank you".