Natural disasters are occurring more frequently around the world, including in India. Over the last two decades this country has experienced the Gujarat Earthquake in 2001, the Mumbai flash floods in 2005, and the Gujarat floods in 2017. These are just a few of the deadly natural disasters that occurred throughout the country at this time.
Charitable trusts maintain a disaster relief fund that provides the money needed to assist when these disasters strike. The funds are available at the discretion of the leadership of the charitable trust, and they can be used to purchase equipment, supplies, or to provide the services and support needed to help survivors rebuild their lives in the community.
Emergency Services
When natural disasters occur, the government is also responsible for providing assistance, support, and emergency services for the affected community. However, the government may not be able to provide all services required, or to provide the specific resources needed for the community.
A charitable trust can use the disaster relief fund to provide immediate or long-term aid for the individuals impacted by these devastating natural disasters. This may include providing clean water, survival kits, hygiene kits, or education and health services.
In addition, the money from a disaster relief fund can also be used for long-term support for communities throughout India. Education and vocational training for widows, shelters for those without housing, and assistance with building new schools and community infrastructure are good examples of the long term support a disaster fund can provide.
In times of need throughout India, Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust offers a disaster relief fund to provide the services and support needed. To find out more, see us online at ratnanidhi.org.
