Support Urgent Disaster Relief Efforts in india during emergency - Climate change mitigation

Project Description:

WEEDS operates in four suburban districts of Tamil Nadu—Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpet—where climate change has intensified challenges over the years due to La-Nina effect, especially during the monsoon season from mid-October to December, when heavy rainfall and flooding are frequent. These natural disasters have had the most severe impact on the communities we serve, including informal workers, low-income families,single women, migrants, and marginalized groups.

In recent years, Chennai has faced severe floods, and WEEDS NGO has played a crucial role in providing timely relief — including food provisions, hygiene kits, and renovation support for the homes of severely affected low-income families living in flood-prone areas. These communities, already vulnerable due to their socio-economic conditions, remain at heightened risk from the increasing impacts of climate-related disasters.

To better support them, WEEDS NGO is committed to proactive disaster preparedness. By raising funds in advance, we can respond swiftly to future floods, cyclones, and other climate challenges, ensuring essential supplies and services reach those in need.
Our focus remains on helping these communities overcome immediate crises and recover effectively.

Objective:
- The primary objective of the "Disaster Emergency Relief" program is to offer immediate assistance to most affected below-poverty-level families, single women, destitute individuals, daily wage workers, and informal workers residing in the low-lying areas of Chennai, particularly in the suburbs districts.

Components of Relief :
- Essential food supplies
- Hygiene Kits
- Monetary support for the most affected
- Temporary shelter materials
- Medical aid and supplies
- Repair and renovation of damaged homes

This Disaster emergency relief initiative aims to address the immediate survival needs of the affected population, helping them cope with the aftermath of the cyclone/flood and facilitating their return to normalcy.

Budget :

We are raising funds to effectively implement our initiatives for the 1,000 families most affected in the communities. Our target is to raise USD 20,000 to provide immediate relief assistance/programs for these families and individuals during disaster.

We encourage employees to extend their compassion by participating in various avenues of support. Consider contributing through Matching Donation, Employee Grant, Volunteering Donation, and Peer Matching options to make a positive impact on those facing urgent needs. Your generosity can amplify the collective effort and significantly enhance our ability to provide assistance during disaster.