HOPE foundation (an affiliate of HOPE worldwide ) is a grassroots nonprofit organization that has gained tremendous expertise through nearly two decades of service to people in need. Our ability to combine compassion and professionalism is among the reasons we are a preferred partner to both the Indian government and many corporates all over India . With national disasters we focus on both immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation. The floods in South India have a left a trail of death and devastation. Over 200 people have died, and a million have been rendered homeless. Our teams on the ground have provided medical care, food and clothing. As time progresses, the emphasis would shift to long-term rehabilitation. If funds allow, initial investments would be designed to dovetail into initiatives related to education, training and micro-finance. If you are looking for a way to help, we have teams on the ground that can build on proven experience to deliver services those directly meet real needs. For further information : Contact : Ian Correa (Chief Development Officer). Ph : +91 9844062271. email : ian_correa@hopeww.org
Update - 08 October 2009 05:00 p.m.
“Our team is focusing on the village of Thalamari., 50 km from Raichur.
It has about 5000 men, women and children. 44 homes have been completely destroyed. There has been collateral damage to property and possessions. On the health front we have been informed of gastroenteritis, malaria, jaundice and diarrhoea. HOPE has deliberately chosen a village where the needs though extensive may still be manageable. Americares is likely to support our efforts on the ground with medicines and a team of doctors.
Besides our own efforts with distribution of food and clothing we have supplemented the efforts of like-minded organizations on the ground, to maximize the effectiveness of available resources.
This ensures there is no duplication of effort while we continue to support ongoing relief efforts. We have found this to be a prudent approach in terms of managing long-term rehabilitation efforts.
The plan is to remain engaged with our partners so we can then continue to chart simple but effective plans for the days ahead”
Latest Update - 26 October 2009 12:30 p.m.
HOPE foundation has identified a village, Chikkasugur, for the long term work.
