Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation

We are dedicated to providing swift and effective assistance to communities affected by natural and man-made disasters. Our Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Program aims to alleviate immediate suffering, support recovery, and enhance resilience against future crises.

Our Approach:

  • Emergency Relief: In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, we provide essential aid including food, clean water, medical supplies, shelter, and clothing. Our rapid response teams are trained to deliver timely assistance to the hardest-hit areas.
  • Healthcare Support: We set up temporary medical camps and deploy healthcare professionals to offer medical care, vaccinations, and psychological support to disaster-affected populations.
  • Rehabilitation and Reconstruction: Our long-term rehabilitation efforts focus on rebuilding homes, schools, and critical infrastructure. We work with local communities to design and construct disaster-resilient structures.
  • Livelihood Restoration: We support affected individuals in regaining their livelihoods through training programs, microloans, and the provision of tools and resources necessary for economic recovery.
  • Community Preparedness: We conduct training sessions and workshops to educate communities about disaster preparedness and risk reduction. This includes developing early warning systems, creating disaster response plans, and organizing community drills.

Statistics Highlighting the Need:

  • Frequency of Disasters: India is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, with an average of 8-10 major events annually (National Disaster Management Authority). This underscores the need for robust disaster response and preparedness programs.
  • Economic Impact: Disasters in India cause an average annual economic loss of around $9.8 billion (World Bank, 2020). Our rehabilitation efforts aim to reduce these economic burdens by promoting resilience and sustainable recovery.
  • Vulnerable Populations: According to the United Nations, around 68% of India’s population lives in areas prone to natural disasters. Our focus is on these vulnerable communities to ensure they receive the necessary support and resources.

Our Vision for the Future: We envision a future where communities are resilient, well-prepared, and capable of withstanding and recovering from disasters. By expanding our disaster relief and rehabilitation programs, we aim to minimize the impact of disasters and enhance the safety and well-being of affected populations.

Our flagship programs are mentioned below, to know more, write to us at info@thriveindia.org

 

Interventions by Thrive India 
Medical help, Clothing, trauma relief, health, food, nutrition and hygiene kits 
Restoration of water and sanitation, transitional shelters 
Reconstruction of buildings, homes, schools etc., livelihood promotion

Since inception, Thrive India has worked on several major disaster relief operations with millions of lives impacted through our direct-aid programs.
Thrive India was honored for its work and impact during COVID-19 relief and recovery at the at the hands of The Honorable Governor of Maharashtra, India and Chief Innovation Officer, MoE, Government of India as the Warrior of Change Award 2021.

Thrive India network's response to natural & man-made disasters

Reconstruction of flood affected school in Barpeta
Assam disaster response program