As quickly as the floods destroyed homes and livelihoods, we sent out a call to our supporters for help.
- many people responded immediately and generously, and we exceeded our target of $2100 - we're just blown away and so very grateful to you.
- we reached those who we were especially worried about (see below)
- our team in Punjab worked incredibly hard to activate their resources getting food supplies to some very hungry and vulnerable people. Each family received a bundle of dry rations - a month's worth of food supplies and cooking ingredients
- we will use the excess funds to continue to care for these families in Punjab, and some others in Kotdwara who are really doing it tough with the extreme monsoon rains
- please pray for everyone's ongoing welfare, safety (especially for those frightened children) and that the rains will ease.
Saleem, our Director in Punjab and wrote the following message, which I received at 3pm today…
Dear Supporters
We were ready with ration packets for the last two days, but there is only one way to reach these villages, and the main bridge was washed away due to high water flow, so we were unable to reach them. Yesterday the local people temporarily repaired that bridge. We went there and met them, the children were scared, as it is expected that flood water level will increase more. Their parents were worried about their crops and the foundations of some people's houses were also shaken.
We strengthened them by giving them ration packets and told them that Project Help India cares about you and your children. Some heart touching stories have emerged which we will soon share separately. sending you some photos attached with this email. Thanks
THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts - this is truly love and compassion in action.
