covid19 – PRASAD Australia https://prasadaustralia.org Philanthropic Relief, Altruistic Service and Development Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:51:21 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 WEBINAR: An interview with Manju Kochhar, PRASAD Chikitsa trustee https://prasadaustralia.org/2276-2/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:23:22 +0000 https://prasadaustralia.org/?p=2276

On July 7, 2021 we had our very first Webinar, and we heard from Manju Kochhar about the impactful work of PRASAD Chikitsa in the Tansa Valley, India.

In particular, about the work being done in response to the current pandemic, as well as the far-reaching ways that your donations contribute to assisting the people of the Tansa Valley and beyond.

Manju was interviewed by Susanna Mason, Chair to the PRASAD Australia board, and here is the recording of the evening. Enjoy!

Thank you for your continuing support to PRASAD Australia and PRASAD Chikitsa

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Summer Newsletter 2020

Warm greetings!
We hope that you and your family are well.

The effects of the pandemic have overwhelmed global health systems and caused many businesses to shut down. The poorest and most vulnerable are being affected disproportionately, with women and children bearing the heaviest brunt, but your support has helped us

to make a difference. In response to this crisis, through your generous donations, PRASAD Australia has contributed over $22,000 to support PRASAD Chikitsa’s efforts in the the Tansa Valley, India.

Your donations have supported the delivery of vital medical services, the production and distribution of more than 1,300 face masks to community members, the delivery of nearly 3,600 food packages to 2,240 Adivasi families, and the planting of more than 7,000 trees.

Just as this crisis has inspired many of us to refocus on the things that matter most to us personally, at PRASAD Australia we are also using this time as an opportunity to bring that same focus to our fund raising efforts to ensure that we can continue to provide valuable support to the important work of PRASAD Chikitsa over the long-term.

Thank you for your ongoing donations.
I wish you all a Happy Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year. Stay well.
Warm regards,
Susanna Mason
Chair

How your donation makes a difference

PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING THIS CHRISTMAS

  • $25 provides indigenous rice seeds for 40 farmers for one year
  • $60 supports the plantation and caring of 200 shade trees
  • $130 contributes to a toilet being built for a family
  • $200 sponsors the construction of an hygienic toilet
  • $750 allocates school materials to go to 100 children
  • $900 provides nutritional supplements for 100 children for a month

Remember all donations to PRASAD Australia over $2 are tax deductible and all donations (less 5% administrative costs) go directly to PRASAD Chikitsa.

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Everywhere you turn, Covid-19 is the main topic of conversation, and reporting, around the world because of its dire consequences.

The Board of PRASAD Australia has met to discuss our direction and decided to concentrate our focus and efforts on supporting the people of the Tansa Valley.

As you are aware, they do not have the medical and economic support they need to manage the consequences of the virus.  They are also in a remote, poorly serviced area with little access to support.  PRASAD Chikitsa is working very hard to alleviate issues but it is an enormous task.

We believe, if the pandemic spreads through the Tansa valley, as it has in other hard-hit parts of the world, PRASAD Chikitsa will need our help more than ever both during and after the epidemic.  Therefore, we are creating a separate funding point for donations that are specifically dedicated to the work of PRASAD Chikitsa with Covid-19.

The testing for Covid-19 can only be done at the government clinics but, even so, the Anukampa Health Centre out-patient department is open for six half-days a week.  This, despite the Centre’s smaller number of staff available due to travel restrictions.

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A Self-Help Group member making masks. A homeless man receives a protective mask

SHG women are sewing eighty face masks per day, with materials supplied by PRASAD Chikitsa, which are then sanitised and have been given to the homeless in Ganeshpuri so far.  There is a huge need for not only masks but other personal protective equipment.

PRASAD Chikitsa is also providing food parcels to families. By using wholesalers, the cost is approximately $12 per family. The parcel will feed a family of 5-6 members for a fortnight. The groceries will be distributed to 500 families in the first week and another group of 500 families in the second week. This rotation will be repeated over a six-week period.  The groceries have to be sorted and packed before they can be distributed to often very isolated hamlets.

This is just the beginning.  The needs are very great.

If you feel you could offer a donation to help the amazing people of the Tansa Valley in these very difficult times, please make your donation to COVID-19 Donations and it will be used solely for this purpose.

In gratitude,

The Board of PRASAD Australia.

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