by admin | May 20, 2024 | Humanitarian Action
In the wake of Cyclone Remal’s devastating impact, our hearts go out to the communities affected by this disaster. Wind speeds of up to 135 kmph and heavy rainfall left a trail of destruction across Bangladesh, West Bengal, Mizoram, Assam, Manipur, and...
by admin | Nov 20, 2023 | Humanitarian Action
Year after year, Assam has borne the brunt of devastating floods, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. In 2022, witnessing the plight of those affected, CBM India launched a disability-inclusive emergency response. We provided crucial aid to over 32,000...
by admin | Jul 19, 2022 | Humanitarian Action
CBM India Trust conducted a one-day orientation seminar on “Village Disaster Management and Safeguarding Strategy Formulation” in New Tehri, Uttarakhand. Tehri is home to around 6.18 Lakh people and 250 people with disabilities, and their families are among the 1500...
by admin | Dec 19, 2021 | Humanitarian Action
In the torrential monsoon of 2018, Manjadikkari colony in Kumarakom, Kerala, faced devastating losses. The hamlet that is home to 39 Below-poverty-line households is removed from the rest of the district and is only accessible by an old ferry. Surrounded by water, the...
by admin | Dec 19, 2021 | Humanitarian Action
“We knew the cyclone would hit, like it does every year, like last year’s Bulbul, but no one thought it would get this bad.” – A resident in Kolkata. Termed a “super cyclone,” Amphan devastated thousands in India. It ravaged the Sundarbans, a mangrove area around the...
by admin | Dec 19, 2021 | Humanitarian Action
“When one door of happiness closes, another door of happiness opens” – Helen Keller The catastrophe of COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives and economies across India. With case numbers rising and economic activities suspended, humanitarian challenges arose every day....
