In August 2018, Kerala, India, experienced a flood disaster unparalleled in nearly a century. Our Yours Humanly India champions responded immediately, traveling thousands of miles to assist hundreds of families and children who had lost everything, as well as schools that had been severely affected. Two schools in particular in the Ernakulam District needed immediate help. Through our Bridging Gaps initiative, Yours Humanly funded a number of efforts, including infrastructure repairs and donations of clothes and shoes, and books and educational supplies. Additionally, we donated kitchen utensils so the schools could continue their much-needed lunch programs. Both schools received new computers, a library, outdoor play structures, and more.
The students of Kerala live in an extremely impoverished community; many belong to labor-class fisherman families. All were in dire need of relief and support. Yours Humanly strives to assist people in times of crisis, no matter the distance. Thank you to everyone who has donated to this effort and helped to re-stabilize the families in Kerala. We are grateful for your generous and continued support of the work we do. Disaster relief is critical to helping children and families recover from natural disasters. Please donate today to help us be ready for the next event.