Vibha Pune Fundraiser for COVID-19 Relief

Fundraising for A Ray of Light in the COVID-19 Crisis (India Campaign)

India is facing a dangerous surge in new COVID-19 infections.  It is overwhelming the healthcare system of the nation leaving many families with no medical assistance. The lockdowns are impacting the livelihoods and basic food supplies for millions of families.

Vibha -  A Ray of Light – is stepping up during these challenging times with an IMMEDIATE DISBURSAL of over USD$100,000 through our trusted partners in India making a difference in their local communities for the past 30 years. We are reaching out to thousands of families with immediate food and medical assistance to the impacted communities. Some examples below:

Door Step School (Pune) - We are working with our partner organization Door Step School in Pune, Maharashtra to provide the relief in the following areas:

  • Food grains for app. 300 families from temporary slums. May be sufficient for a month or two. Working closely with parents/families of our children for their vaccination (basically, registering them online, coordinating with vaccination center etc)

  • Vaccination awareness drives in communities.

  • Coordinating with COVID-19 affected persons/families for medical assistance, connecting affected families with available helplines

Rajasthan Mahila Kalyan Mandal (Ajmer, Rajasthan) - The Ajmer city is currently in lockdown. We are planning to start response activities after 3rd  of May. We will be working with our partner organization RMKM in Ajmer Rajasthan to provide the relief efforts in the following areas:

  • Daily needs kit (ration) will help to survive for 15 to 20 days for the unit of 5 members family. This kit will be provided only to identified and most needed families who have lost their wages due to the  lockdown. The kit will include  10kg Flour, 1kg Mix dal, 1 kg oil, 1 kg sugar, 1kg salt, 250gm tea, 100gm turmeric, 100gm chili powder, 2 lifebuoy soaps  and masks as per family members.

Leap For Word : Working with our partner Leap For Word, to get medicines required in PMC, Rohini (Shirpur), Nasik, Maharashtra to treat people with clinical symptoms of COVID 19.

As our efforts increase to reach more and more of affected families, we know you have stepped up before and you will again. We absolutely need your support now more than Ever! And we and our project partners appreciate it more than ever.The need is immense! Please Donate !!

Food and Hygiene Kit for 10 Families - $250

Food and Hygiene Kit for 20 Families - $500

1 Oxygen Concentrator - $800

List of partner organizations being funded for COVID-19 relief:

LocationMaharashtra₹701,500.00
Jan MadhyamMaharashtra₹707,100.00
SamaveshAndhra Pradesh₹600,000.00
Cohesion FoundationWest Bangal                              Total ₹7,715,075.00

About Vibha

At Vibha, we believe education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Since 1991, we have transformed the lives of 4.8 million children, empowering them through access to quality public education. As a platinum-rated, volunteer-driven nonprofit, Vibha collaborates with grassroots organizations, government agencies, and communities across India and the USA to enhance learning outcomes in government schools, providing equal opportunities for all children.

Our multifaceted approach focuses on addressing specific educational needs, investing in professional development for educators, integrating technology to drive data-informed decisions, and engaging communities to create lasting impact. We partner with stakeholders at every level, ensuring long-term sustainability and meaningful progress.

What sets Vibha apart is its network of highly skilled professionals from various sectors, united by a shared vision of transforming education. Our volunteers, donors, and supporters bring expertise and passion to the mission, making real change possible.

With over $24 million raised and invested in proven educational models, Vibha remains committed to building a brighter future for children. Together, we are not just supporters but partners for change, working towards a more inclusive and prosperous society.

All donations to Vibha are tax deductible. Vibha is a charitable trust registered under section 80G of the Income Tax Act of India.

Goal

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₹18,000

₹1,00,000

Thank You Donors

Satyadip Nag ₹10,000
Megha Kulkarni ₹1,000
Lt Cdr Kapil Sangwan ₹1,000
Amrita Vaidya ₹1,000
Nidhi Bhola ₹5,000