Immediate Relief in Emergencies and Climate Change Adaptation

Provide immediate emergency relief to women and other people affected by disasters and housing support to vulnerable households.

Psychosocial counseling training and orientation for Dalits and marginalized women affected by psychosocial problems in disasters.
Distribution of health and hygiene kits (masks, sanitizers, soap, sanitary pads, pulse oximeters, etc.) for women from Dalits and other marginalized groups to minimize health risks during disasters and other pandemic situations.
Distribution of packages of food items (rice, pulse/beans, cooking oil, salt, sugar, etc.) for households of low-income, most vulnerable people (daily wage workers), pregnant women, lactating mothers, and people living with disabilities and chronic diseases in times of disasters.
Tailoring and shoe-making training and distribution of machines for Dalit women to promote and set up their occupation as an enterprise and business development in the economic crisis of disasters.
Coordination and linkage with the government and relevant stakeholders for housing support for the vulnerable Dalit households.
Community awareness to reduce the negative effects of disasters and climate change on people’s lives.
Strengthen community structures and governance for preparedness and response to disasters and climate justice at the local level.
Empower women from Dalit and marginalized groups and provide them with opportunities for climate change adaptation and mitigation.