Breathe India - Fundraiser for Covid 19 Relief

Fundraising for Save Lives, Save India

India is facing a Covid crisis of staggering proportions. The alarming surge in COVID-19 infections has completely overwhelmed the healthcare system of the nation, leaving many families with no medical assistance. India has crossed the 2.5 lakh death mark as per official figures on 12 May. The country has been reeling under acute shortage of medical oxygen and medical supplies in the past few weeks. Latest reports suggest that COVID cases have spread in rural areas as well and hundreds of thousands of people are infected each day. Many are unable to get the medical help they need.The lockdowns are impacting the livelihoods and access to basic food supplies for millions of families. It is heart-wrenching to read about the enormous number of casualties due to lack of medical resources. 

India needs the world’s help. Aid and funds have been pouring in from all parts of the world, but it still falls immensely short of the colossal need.

I am teaming up with Vibha (www.vibha.org),  a global nonprofit organization and a partner we can rely on for efficient fund disbursement. Vibha has set a goal of USD$1,000,000 for immediate disbursal through their trusted non-profit partners in India, who have been making a difference in their local communities for the past 30 years, providing food and medical assistance to thousands of families in need. 

Vibha will be sponsoring: 

Oxygen Concentrators ($550 each) 

Food and Hygiene Kit for 10 Families ($250)  

Time is of essence for us to help Vibha reach affected families quickly. Every dollar makes a difference, so please donate whatever possible. Please also check with your employer for company match as it could double (and in several cases triple) the impact. 

We thank you for standing with us and supporting our relief efforts during these challenging times. Our hearts are with India.

JOIN US TO AMPLIFY THE EFFORTS BELOW

As of May 4, 2021, 

$500,000 disbursed for Covid relief efforts

650 oxygen concentrators procured, to be distributed starting this week 

5000+ PPE kits on the way and more in procurement

Vaccination clinics in planning

About Vibha

Vibha's vision is to ensure every underprivileged attains quality education. Vibha educates, enables and empowers, individuals who wish to make a positive impact on the lives of underprivileged children. Since our inception in 1991, Vibha has supported more than 250 projects in India and 10 projects in the US. As a result, Vibha has been able to reach out to and provide opportunities for over 2.3 million underprivileged children. Currently, Vibha supports 15 projects in India and 3 projects in the US.

All donations to Vibha are tax deductible. Vibha is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in the USA in the State of New Jersey. Vibha's Tax ID is 22-3122761.