Disaster Recovery

01. Why the Program is?

• The Sundarbans and other coastal region of West Bengal frequently experiences intense cyclones, floods, and storm surges that disrupt lives, destroy homes, infrastructure, and agricultural lands.
• The local communities often lack the necessary resources and infrastructure to prepare for, withstand, and recover from these disasters effectively.
• Post-disaster recovery is a significant challenge in this region due to limited resources. A dedicated disaster recovery program can ensure systematic and organized recovery efforts, mitigating long-term impacts and aiding faster rehabilitation.
• COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted lives in this region, with people losing jobs, facing food shortages, and struggling to access healthcare.
• Pandemics like COVID-19 require immediate and efficient responses to curb their spread and mitigate their impact.
• Often, communities lack knowledge on how to protect themselves and their environment during disasters.

02. What the Program is?

• Cyclone Relief & Response
• Pandemic Relief

03. What is the Objective?

• To equip communities with the knowledge, tools, and infrastructure necessary to effectively prepare for and withstand disasters.
• To ensure swift deployment of resources for immediate relief during and after disasters, including providing essentials such as food, clean water, and medical aid.
• To facilitate quick restoration of infrastructure damaged during disasters to minimize disruptions to daily life and enable rapid recovery.
• To assist in the socio-economic recovery of affected communities by supporting the rebuilding of livelihoods and providing necessary financial aid.
• To act promptly during health crises like pandemics, providing necessary resources such as masks, sanitizers, and medical aid, along with raising awareness about safety measures.
• To implement measures to aid in the recovery of the local ecosystem post-disaster and promote conservation practices to maintain its resilience against future disasters.
• To foster community resilience by promoting community-led initiatives, capacity building, and shared responsibility in disaster management and recovery processes.
• To strengthen partnerships with government agencies, non-government organizations, and community-based organizations for better resource mobilization, coordination, and collective action during disaster situations.

04. Where the Program is?

South 24 Pgs, Howrah, East Medinipur and West Medinipur districts of West Bengal, India

05. How we are working ?

A dedicated implementation team is involved in the successful delivery of the programs. Each project has a dedicated project coordinator and field supervisor who are actively engaged in the project’s implementation. A Program Lead oversees and monitors the project on a weekly basis and provides regular reports to the funding agency according to the required format.